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'Peace roadmap after confirmation of Palestine PM'
Washington: US President George W Bush on March 14 said that the "roadmap" for Middle East peace, prepared in close co-operation with Russia, European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN), will be published immediately upon confirmation of the Palestinian Prime Minister.
'Reforms in India is a non-reversible process'
Singapore: Reforms in India is a continuous forward process and it is not going to reverse back no matter which political party comes into power, Planning Commission member N K Singh said on March 14.
'ISI could be leaking info on Osama manhunt'
Washington: As the hunt for Osama bin Laden expanded to include the rugged Northern region near Peshawar, US officials are "concerned" that Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) is leaking information to the al-Qaida terror network about pending raids on its suspected hideouts, media reported on March 14.
Iraq crisis: Bush to meet Blair, Aznar on Mar 16
Washington: As a possible war on Iraq nears, US President George W Bush will leave on March 16 for the Azores Islands in Portugal for a summit with British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar.
Malaysia expresses regret over detention of Indians
Kuala Lumpur: In a damage-control exercise, Malaysia on March 14 expressed regret over the detention and ill-treatment of over 200 Indian IT professionals and said the allegations made against the police were "serious" that could impair bilateral relations.
Cook, Clare to quit; mutiny against Blair brewing
London: As preparations for an attack on Iraq goes on, British Prime Minister Tony Blair expects both Cabinet Minister Clare Short and Leader of Commons Robin Cook to quit on March 17 to spearhead a massive House of Commons rebellion "designed to destroy his Premiership", media reported on March 14.
'US victory over Iraq is certain if there is war'
Washington: Confident of victory over Iraq if a war breaks out, a top US General has said Washington has sufficient military capacity to topple the Saddam Hussein regime "at the least cost of American lives and national treasure".
Bush prepared for delay in UN vote into next week
Washington: In a major reversal of its oft-stated position, the US on March 14 said it was open to briefly delaying a vote on the UN resolution paving the way for war on Iraq, until next week if postponement would help in garnering support for the measure.
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