Archive for July, 2010

Two men have been questioned after a parcel bomb was sent to MI6′s headquarters and a second was intercepted at a postal sorting office.

DAWN.com Lower Sindh faces big threat DAWN.com LAHORE: The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) warned on Saturday of devastation in southeast Sindh on Aug 3-4 because of an “exceptionally high flood” in the river Indus and a fresh spell of rain likely to be caused by the monsoon low … Increased flow of Indus River Daily Times Flood seen a blessing in disguise for Sindh farmers The News International Sindh braces for flash floods after 30 years The Express Tribune Geo TV

“Important step forward for child protection” that allows parents to check if someone has a history of child sex offences.

DAWN.com Government in a fix over Zardari's visit DAWN.com ISLAMABAD: Although pressure mounted on President Zardari to call off his visit to the United Kingdom in protest against anti-Pakistan remarks made by Prime Minister David Cameron in India, there was no official word either from …

Globe and Mail US moot urges probe into Held Kashmir killings Daily Times WASHINGTON: As Indian armed forces continued to use force against protesting Kashmiri youth, an international conference expressed grave concern over blatant disregard for human rights in Indian-held Kashmir and urged early resolution to the lingering … Police fire on Kashmir protesters Sydney Morning Herald Two more dead in firing, Valley burns Indian Express Valley violence escalates, 2 dead Hindustan Times The Hindu

The Nation, Pakistan Where does the party stand, Nawaz asks aides Daily Times LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif expressed utmost satisfaction over the party's performance in Punjab, at a meeting held recently. The meeting was summoned at Nawaz's Raiwind residence and was attended by the party's … Nawaz for immediate relief to flood affectees The News International Punjab Govt fully alert to tackle flood challenge: Mian Shahbaz Sharif Online – International News Network Shahbaz asks Zardari to scrap UK visit Geo TV The Nation, Pakistan

The agency responsible for securing Britain’s borders paid out £13 million of benefits in error to asylum seekers over the past two years.

After an operation cloaked in secrecy, Chelsea Clinton was due on Saturday to marry Marc Mezvinsky in a lavish ceremony hidden from the gaze of public and media.

Kansas City Star 2 die in police firing as protesters defy curfew The Hindu SRINAGAR: Two civilians were killed and more than 40 injured in firing by security forces in Kashmir on Saturday, as people in dozens of places across the valley defied curfew and clashed with the police. The death toll has gone up to six in two days. ..

Senior doctor Tony Strong, 37, works an 80-hour week, despite a recent European ruling that it should be no more than 48. In this diary, he exposes why the rules are bad for doctors and patients alike.