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Powell presents evidence against Iraq in the UN
United Nations: American Secretary of State Colin Powell told the United Nations Security Council on February 5 that Iraq continues to follow a policy of denial and deception and asserted that it is not cooperating with United Nations weapons inspectors and is hiding prohibited weapons.
Putin calls for Indo-Pak dialogue to resolve issues
Moscow: After holding talks with Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf, Russian leader Vladimir Putin on February 5 called for resumption of Indo-Pak dialogue to resolve all outstanding issues on the basis of 1972 Shimla Accord and 1999 Lahore Declaration.
3 Indians held in connection with Shetty murder
Dubai: Amidst reports that some aides of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim had been detained here, Dubai police has said four expatriates including three Indians were in their custody for their alleged criminal links.
No link between Iraq and al-Qaida: Intelligence
London: There is "no current link" between Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and
international terror network al-Qaida, a leaked British intelligence report has revealed.
UK snubs French plea to give Iraq more time
London: In a clear indication of possibility of a war against Iraq, Britain on
February 5 rebuffed French President Jacques Chirac's suggestion that action against Baghdad be delayed while UN inspectors searched for banned weapons.
Putin hopes Musharraf visit would boost ties
Moscow: Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf was accorded the highest level of
reception at Kremlin on February 5 by Russian President Vladimir Putin who expressed the hope the his visit would boost bilateral Russia-Pak relations.
Advani rejects Pak's insistence on JK referendum
Singapore: Rejecting Pakistan's insistence on a referendum in Jammu and Kashmir, Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani on February 5 said granting Independence to people on religious, ethnic or regional lines would lead to disintegration of the country.
Blix urges Iraq to co-operate with inspectors
United Nations: Asserting that Iraq should urgently start co-operating in substance with the United Nations inspection team, chief arms inspector Hans Blix has asked the Saddam Hussein regime to provide all evidence about its programmes of weapons of mass destruction during his visit to Baghdad this weekend.
Powell to offer new evidence against Iraq today
United Nations: In an effort to make a case for military action against Iraq, United States Secretary of State Colin Powell is to make a crucial presentation to the United Nations Security Council to convince the sceptical members that Baghdad is hiding its weapons of mass destruction and having links with al-Qaida terror network.
Emotional Bush pays glowing tributes to Kalpana, Ilan
New York: Paying a glowing tribute to the courage and daring of India-born astronaut Kalpana Chawla, who was among seven space explorers killed in the Columbia shuttle tragedy, United States President George W Bush said "she always wanted to reach for the stars".
'Huge potential for Asian mite in UK industry'
London: Asian contribution to the British capital's creative industries such as video, film, and software, is a huge potential asset that is ripe for future growth and forging links between London and world's fastest growing economies like India, London Mayor Ken Livingston has said.
World has accepted India's nuke designs: Advani
Singapore: Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani on February 5 said the international community has reconciled to India becoming a nuclear power after recognising its decision to conduct atomic tests was "legitimate" and that it had no "aggressive designs".
India asks Bangla to take back illegal migrants
Singapore: India on February 5 urged Bangladesh to co-operate in reducing tension in their borders and take back the illegal immigrants.
India, Singapore explore extradition treaty option
Singapore: Consolidating regional security, India and Singapore have agreed to explore the possibilities of signing an extradition treaty, an agreement on mutual legal assistance on criminal matters and establishing a joint working group (JWG) on combating terrorism and organised crime.
Russia outlaws 3 Pak based Islamic outfits
Moscow: Russia has outlawed three Pakistan based extremist outfits, including Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) and launched legal procedures for impounding their assets in the country.
Bush, Blair 'troubled' by Israel's policy
Jerusalem: US President George W Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair have felt "troubled" by Israel's settlement policies in the Palestinian territories and subsequent long-term effect on the Middle East peace process, according to a media report.
'Pressurise Pak to end cross-border terrorism'
Washington: India has said President Pervez Musharraf has gone back on his commitment to the US and global community to permanently stop cross-border terrorism and close down terrorist camps on Pakistani soil, while urging Washington to put more pressure on him to stick to his pledge.
Israeli company to sell $ 1 bn arms to India
Jerusalem: Israel Military Industries (IMI) is planning to collaborate with India's Defence Ministry and will open its office in New Delhi to boost arms sales estimated at $ one billion, according to a report.
Debris damage to Columbia could have been worse
Washington: The launch-day mishap to Columbia space shuttle from debris peeling away from a booster fuel tank may have been much worse than thought at first, as new assessment reveals that the size of the insulation that fell on its wing at supersonic speed was as big as a brick.
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