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Saddam still lays claim to Presidency
Appears for trial -Challenges Court’s legitimacy
 Foreign Desk Report

BAGHDAD — A defiant Saddam Hussein pleaded innocent to charges of murder and torture as his long-awaited trial began Wednesday with the one-time dictator arguing about the legitimacy of the >> >>
 

Kashmir quake victims united by phone link
Formalities being worked out to open LoC crossings - Delhi shoots down mobile phone proposal

HELD SRINAGAR—Kashmiris on Wednesday made direct phone calls to Azad Kashmir for the first time in 15 years to try to contact relatives after the devastating earthquake. India announced on Tuesday night that it would lift restrictions on telephone links to Azad Kashmir, which were imposed in 1989. The first call was placed by Abdul Gani (65) from the police control room in Srinagar to Muzaffarabad, police and witnesses said. “I was very happy to know that my relatives >> >>


 

President promises shelter before winter
Says no stone to be left unturned to mitigate quake victims sufferings

BALAKOT—President General Pervez Musharraf Wednesday assured that relief aid arriving from around the world would definitely flow into the quake-stricken areas, adding that the the Government is striving for earliest procurement of tents to shield affected people from harsh winter. “Whatever aid is reaching is for you, plus the Government is putting into use all national resources to mitigate your sufferings,” he told quake-afflicted people in northern parts of North Western >> >>
  
 

• NA body summons concerned authorities involved in Margalla Towers tragedy
• Japan extends emergency grant for quake disaster
• Steel manufacturers directed to install power plants
• Relief to be provided without any discrimination: Sherpao
• SC to hear petition of Margalla Towers' residents on 25th
• HEC to send 200 students to New Zealand for higher studies
• 150 Aviation Cadets of PAF Academy sent on relief mission
• Awais seeks stronger Pak-Tunis ties in IT, Telecom sectors

• Kutcher, Moore romance inspires sitcom
• Ashlee Simpson shakes off flub on album
• Hema desperate to act with Esha
• Madonna surprises NY college film students
• Kevan Hall’s swooningly beautiful Spring 2006 collection

      SPORTS NEWS 

• Woolmer favours inclusion of Mushtaq for England series
• Ousted Ganguly fit to play again
• Atapattu braces for Indian challenge
• ICC clears Shabbir’s bowling action
• Indian cricketers warm up to take on Lankans in ODI series