September 07 2010

Mickleburgh holds up Essex batting

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Jaik Mickleburgh again showed his liking for the Durham attack with another polished effort that underpinned the Essex innings in the Country Championship clash at Chelmsford

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September 07 2010

American soldiers killed in Iraq

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Two US soldiers are killed in northern Iraq, the first US military deaths since Washington last month declared an end to combat operations in the country.

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September 07 2010

UN in fresh Pakistan flood appeal

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The UN makes a fresh appeal for Pakistan’s flood victims as film star Angelina Jolie arrives in the country to highlight their plight.

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September 07 2010

PM warns China wants foothold in South Asia

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NEW DELHI (Reuters) – China is seeking to expand its influence in South Asia at India’s expense, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh warned in rare public criticism of his country’s main rival for regional resources and geopolitical clout.

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September 07 2010

Trade unions lead strike in leftist bastions

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NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Leftist trade unions led a strike in parts of the country on Tuesday, shutting down transport, schools and shops, disrupting flights and banking services in protest against economic reforms and price rises.

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September 07 2010

Ijaz Butt hides from crisis – Geoff Lawson

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Geoff Lawson, the former Pakistan coach, has criticised the PCB and its chairman for failing to provide the strong leadership that the country needs during one of its biggest challenges

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September 07 2010

Elton Chigumbura named player of the year

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Elton Chigumbura, the Zimbabwe and Mashonaland Eagles captain, was named the country’s cricketer of the year at the CBZ Bank 2010 cricket awards in Harare on Friday

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September 06 2010

Senate body suggests writing off farmers” loans

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ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Food and Agriculture on Monday suggested to write off agricultural loans of farmers in flood effected areas of the country.

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September 06 2010

Nation celebrates Defence Day with simplicity

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RAWALPINDI: The entire nation along with armed forces celebrated the Defence Day of Pakistan on Monday with simplicity but renewed pledge to defend the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan, at all cost. Armed forces pledged all kinds of support in rescue and relief operations at this occasion. The Day dawned with prayers in Army Units, Naval Establishments and Air Force Bases for the progress and prosperity of the country.

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September 06 2010

Germany extends nuclear lifespan

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Germany’s government agrees to extend the life span of the country’s nuclear power plants by an average of 12 years, officials say.

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