B'desh to begin corruption trials in March
Bangladesh said it will begin trials of the
country's allegedly corrupt politicians in March, as seven more
prominent figures were arrested Sunday as part of the government's
anti-graft drive.
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Bush to warn Pakistan on counterterrorism
President George W. Bush has decided to send an
unusually tough message to Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf
warning that the new Democratic-led Congress could cut aid to his
country unless it does more to crack down on al Qaeda operatives,
The New York Times reported on Sunday.
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11 dead, over 100 injured at Pakistani kite festival
At least 11 people died and more than 100 people
were injured at an annual spring festival in eastern Pakistan
celebrated with the flying of thousands of colourful kites,
officials said Monday.
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