Pakistan celebrates 60th anniversary of independence
In the capital, Islamabad, 31 artillery guns
boomed at daybreak, marking the start of ceremonies to commemorate
Aug. 14, 1947, when independence was granted by British colonial
rulers and the subcontinent was partitioned into Muslim Pakistan and
Hindu-dominated India.
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Indian PM defends controversial US nuclear deal
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh defended a
controversial civilian nuclear accord with the United States, saying
it would not affect the nation’s military programme or any plans to
test atomic weapons.
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Families of freed hostages speak of joy, concern
The families of two South Korean women freed by
Afghanistan’s Taliban spoke of their joy at the release but vowed
not to rest until 19 other Korean captives are also freed.
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