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The families of the British hostages kidnapped in Baghdad faced a tense and anxious wait as authorities worked to identify a body handed to Iraqi authorities. Prime Minister Gordon Brown expressed his deep sadness at the news, while Foreign Secretary David Miliband underscored the government's commitment to securing
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Leaders in Britain have been under fire for releasing the only person convicted of the Lockerbie plane bombing, Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, on compassionate grounds due to his terminal cancer diagnosis. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has denied claims that the release was motivated by Britain's economic interests in
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In a bold move aimed at hastening the end of Israeli occupation and paving the way to independent statehood, Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad unveiled a government program on Tuesday. The plan aims to establish a de facto state apparatus within the next two years, marking the first time the
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In a move aimed at bypassing stalled peace talks with Israel, Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad announced plans to declare a de facto state within two years. The authority aims to establish a functioning state with competent security forces, public services, and a thriving economy. This decision comes as
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addressed chief ministers on internal security, citing "credible information" on terrorist plans in Pakistan. Singh's remarks came despite a joint statement de-linking talks from anti-terror action by Pakistan. The threat from Pakistan-based groups remains a concern, with a surge in infiltration this
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India's top officials emphasized the pressing need for vigilance and cooperation among states to counter increasingly sophisticated threats from across the border, as well as domestic security challenges, during a conference on internal security. Home Minister P Chidambaram urged state leaders to remain vigilant, stating that threats from
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper has stated that Ottawa will scrutinize the purchase of Nortel assets by Ericsson under existing law, ensuring it benefits Canada. This move comes as the $1.13 billion deal has sparked concerns over Canadian control of prized next-generation wireless technology. Harper emphasized that the government will
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As the North American Leaders' Summit begins in Guadalajara, Mexico, tensions between Canada and Mexico have intensified over the visa requirement imposed by the Canadian government on Mexican visitors. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper defended the decision, citing an increase in illegitimate refugee claims and the need for Parliament
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Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has emphasized the importance of global action on climate change financing, particularly in providing mechanisms for emerging and developing economies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Speaking in Cairns after a meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum, Rudd noted the historical responsibility of developed countries in
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's council on climate change has discussed an ambitious ₹91,684 crore plan to make India a global leader in solar power by 2050. The Solar Mission, a part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change, aims to generate 200,000 MW of solar
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In a response to the controversy over the Indo-Pak joint statement, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh clarified that the country's stance on terror remains unchanged, with no resumption of talks with Pakistan unless the latter tackles terror emanating from its soil. Singh made a spirited intervention in the
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Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has expressed the government's commitment to improving relations with India, citing a major breakthrough in talks between him and Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in Sharm El Sheikh. The Prime Minister briefed the Cabinet on the results of his meeting, highlighting the
