Global financial crisis:

Iran blames ‘unfair’ economic order

IRAN: Iran’s hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad accused the United States and other world powers of creating an “unfair” economic order which has triggered the global financial crisis.

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Role of human rights against drugs extolled

UN: UN High Commissioner Navi Pillay highlighted the importance of the respect for human rights and the reduction of damages Tuesday in the international fight against the use of drugs.

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Army gives ultimatum:

Military rule looms in Madagascar

MADAGASCAR: Madagascar’s Army Chief warned on Tuesday his troops would wrest control of the Indian Ocean island if political leaders failed to resolve a worsening crisis within 72 hours.

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