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Woman admits plotting Jordan hotel bombing
Foreign Desk Report

AMMAN (Jordan)—An Iraqi woman confessed on state television Sunday to trying to detonate explosives strapped around her waist while she was in one of three Amman hotels bombed by al-Qaida in Iraq. “My husband wore  >> >>
 

SAARC accepts Afghanistan, China, Japan in its fold
Leaders pledge to fight poverty - envision South Asian economic block

DHAKA—The 13th Summit of the seven-member regional forum SAARC ended here on Sunday afternoon with the leaders agreeing to realize the vision of South Asian Economic Union in a phased and planned manner and to draw a road map for regional cooperation for the next decade. The seven SAARC leaders, in the “Dhaka Declaration” they signed at the end of their two-day summit, directed all SAARC institutions and mechanisms to work collectively >> >>


 

Musharraf defends contacts with Israel
Hopes donors would rise to $5 - rebuilding challenge
DM Monitoring

ISLAMABAD—President Pervez Musharraf on Sunday defended his recent attempts to engage Israel’s government, saying most Pakistanis support his policy.  President Gen. Pervez Musharraf said he enjoyed widespread support for the diplomatic breakthrough, which both sides have said was the result of Israel’s withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. “When we are talking to the Israelis and the Israeli foreign minister, or I address the Jewish congress, I am very clear that this is the >> >>

 

• Business chambers pinning high hopes on Dhaka Summit
• Govt imposes ban on construction of mosques without NOC
• Adhocism dominates ECP
• CJ, other judges visit quake-torn areas of AJK, NWFP
• Nato teams speed up relief efforts in face of approaching winter
• Economic managers directed to maintain strict financial discipline
• German Embassy to host HR conference from 15th
• APMA Chairman announces week-long mourning

• Fiona Apple bruised but ready for tour
• Hip-hop stars on best behaviour at awards show
• Bailey wins UK Designer of the Year Award
• US star Depp supports ex-girlfriend Kate Moss
• Stars gather for Chinese ‘Oscars’ with HK films tipped for success

      SPORTS NEWS 

• Trescothick’s ton puts England in command
• Pierce, Mauresmo set up all-French Championships showdown
• Chanderpaul urges patience for West Indian batsmen
• Aussie cricketers to keep it all in the family
• Bell says his innings revived his career