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Russian liberal MP Yushenkov shot dead in Moscow
Moscow: A Liberal member of the Russian Parliament Sergei Yushenkov was shot dead on April 17 by an unidentified assailant.
'Afghan, Iraq wars set off new form of warfare'
Washington: In a fresh warning to hostile regimes, President George W Bush has said US through its "most successful" Afghan and Iraq campaigns has introduced a new form of warfare, demonstrating its capability to change rulers without targeting an entire nation.
Saddam's half-brother Barzan arrested: US
Camp As-Saliyah (Qatar): Barzan al-Tikriti, half-brother of ousted Iraqi leader
Saddam Hussein, was arrested on April 17, Brigadier General Vincent Brooks said at US Central Command's forward base.
White House Chief of Staff says Saddam is dead
Waco (Texas): White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card told an online audience that he believes Saddam Hussein has been killed.
EU to airlift wounded Iraqis for treatment
Athens: The European Union plans to organise an airlift to allow wounded Iraqis to get medical treatment in Europe, French President Jacques Chirac said on April 16 after EU leaders held their first talks since the fall of Saddam Hussein.
China's economy registers 9.9 per cent Q1 growth
Beijing: Buoyed by sterling performances by industrial and foreign trade sectors, China's economy registered its best performance since 1997 with the gross domestic product (GDP) rising by an impressive 9.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2003.
Corona virus is cause of SARS, confirm scientists
New York: Scientists have confirmed that a corona virus causes the lethal new respiratory disease Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced on April 17.
4 killed in Mosul; Franks arrives in Baghdad
Baghdad: The commander of US-led forces in Iraq, General Tommy Franks, entered Baghdad for the first time on April 17 after four weeks of war while deadly violence flared in Mosul for the second day running.
No 'oil for debt write-off' deal with Russia: US
Moscow: The United States wants Russia to play a role in Iraq's reconstruction but has no plans to strike a deal guaranteeing Russian oil contracts in return for Moscow writing off Baghdad debts, a top US official said on April 16.
Bush calls upon UN to lift sanctions on Iraq
Washington: United States President George W Bush on April 16 called upon the United Nations to lift the sanctions imposed on Iraq when Saddam Hussein was in power.
Iran not to defend Syria in case of US attack
Tehran: Iran will not defend neighbouring Syria militarily against the United States, Iranian President Mohammad Khatami said on April 16.
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