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US agrees JK infiltration is up, but can't act
Washington: Despite agreeing with India that cross-border infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir has again increased after a temporary drop in June last year, the US finds it "increasingly difficult" to reconcile with Pakistan's support to terror due to its co-operation in US-led war in Afghanistan, a leading American newspaper reported on February 8.
US urges Iran not to interfere with Iraq war
Washington: American officials have held a private meeting with Iranian Envoys in Europe to seek a pledge of humanitarian help and an assurance that the Tehran government will not interfere in possible US-led war on Iraq.
US, UK lobbying for resolution to invade Iraq
United Nations: The United States and Britain have begun lobbying in the Security Council for a new resolution, which would authorise war against Iraq, but so far they have not been able to win over France, Russia and China who still want United nations weapons inspectors to be given more time.
'Indo-US trade, commerce expansion crucial'
Washington: Expansion of Indo-US trade and commerce, particularly in high-technology commerce, including in the area of dual use technology, is crucial for strengthening bilateral ties, prominent Republican Senator Sam Brownback has said.
All options are on the table on N Korea: Bush
Washington: United States President George W Bush has said "all options are on the table" with regard to the North Korean nuclear issue, but he believes the issue can be solved diplomatically.
Dossier of evidence against Iraq is solid: UK
London: British government's embarrassment over its Iraq "intelligence" dossier deepened with the disclosure that key sections were cobbled together by junior communications unit staff, but a spokesman of Prime Minister Tony Blair insisted on February 7 night that the document was "solid".
'If UN does not disarm Iraq, US will with allies'
Washington: United States President George W Bush has said it is a "defining moment for the Security Council" and if the Council does not disarm Saddam Hussein, the US will do so along with its allies.
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