Strauss-Kahn pleads not guilty
US: Fallen IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn on
Monday pleaded not guilty to attempted rape, setting up a fierce New
York courtroom showdown with his accuser. Asked how he pleaded to
seven counts of sex crimes,
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Nuclear weapons threat not decreasing
STOCKHOLM: More than 5,000 nuclear weapons are
deployed around the world and nuclear powers continue investing in
new weapon systems, making meaningful disarmament in the near future
unlikely, a report published Tuesday said.
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From Lahore to Wana
Pakistan: There are two truths. Firstly, in the
cultural parlance of the sub-continent, the word ‘Punjab’ evokes a
sense of festivity. For centuries, the Punjabi soil has been
nurturing the lavish crops of liberalism .By tradition, the Punjabis
are known for their tolerance and open –mindedness. Music, jest,
pluralism and women are the staples of the Punjabi culture.
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