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Iraqi Envoy says Saddam got killed in US bombing
Belgrade: An Iraqi Envoy loyal to Saddam Hussein said on April 18 he is confident that the leader of Iraq was killed in the coalition bombing of Baghdad.
TV shows Saddam again appearing in public
Doha (Qatar): Abu Dhabi Television aired pictures on April 18 of what it said was Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in the streets of Baghdad last week, greeted by an enthusiastic crowd as he waved and was hoisted onto a car hood to greet throngs of fellow Iraqis.
Israel to pull out troops, help new Palestine PM
Jerusalem: Israel is preparing to pull back troops as the first Palestinian Prime Minister takes office, perhaps early next week, an Israeli official said on April 18.
US troops capture senior Ba'ath Party official
Camp as Saliyah (Qatar): US forces captured a senior Ba'ath Party official on the US most-wanted list, US Central Command said on April 18.
US firm awarded $ 680 mn deal to rebuild Iraq
New York: A contract worth up to $ 680 million has been awarded to US-based Bechtel Group to facilitate reconstruction of war-ravaged Iraq even as the decision has angered American allies in Europe who are of the view that the move cuts off the UN.
World news agencies resolve on impartial news
Istanbul: Delegates from more than 50 news agencies worldwide wrapped up a two-day summit in Istanbul, saying there is an "increasing need" for news agencies to deliver accurate, impartial information and ensure the safety of journalists in covering conflicts such as the US-led war on Iraq.
UN inspectors could be back in Iraq soon: Blix
United Nations: The United Nations weapons inspectors could be back on their job in Iraq within two weeks of being asked by the world body to restart their work of certifying if US and Britain came across any weapons of mass destruction, Chief Weapons Inspector Hans Blix has said.
'Indian govt inaccessible, apathetic to local needs'
Washington: Accusing Indian government of being "inaccessible" and "unresponsive" to local needs, a study by the Congressional Research Service has blamed New Delhi for the previous conflict in Punjab and the current tension in Jammu and Kashmir.
China vows not to cover up SARS epidemic cases
Beijing: Amid mounting international criticism that it was under-reporting cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) epidemic, Chinese President Hu Jintao has ordered officials at all levels to come clean and warned them against cover-up even as emergency meeting of the ruling communist party promised cooperation in curbing
the spread of the deadly disease.
Michael Arthur, next British envoy to India
London: Michael Arthur, Director General, European Union at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, will be the new British High Commissioner to India.
Myers declares 'victory' over Iraq amid caution
Washington: The top US General has congratulated the military on a "tremendous combat victory" in Iraq, becoming the first top US military or administration official to declare victory.
I was ready to quit over Iraq, says Tony Blair
London: British Prime Minister Tony Blair said in an interview published on April 18 that he had instructed officials to prepare for his resignation if he lost a crucial Parliamentary vote on war with Iraq.
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