Iraq put on high alert ahead of expected bombing campaign

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• The statement, which came shortly before midnight in Iraq, said the attacks would strike across the country, targeting government institutions in particular. [..]

Kamal Haasan launches eye-donation campaign

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• Actor Kamal Haasan launched an eye-donation campaign initiated by the Education Department in co-operation with other departments of the government here on Monday. [..]

Federer back with win in Rogers Cup

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• Roger Federer opened his ATP Rogers Cup campaign with a straight-sets second-round victory over Juan Ignacio Chela in Toronto. [..]

22 Contestants to vie for ‘Miss Kerala’ crown

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• The 22 contestants for the Hairomax Miss Kerala 2010 pageant are readying to face the music on Thursday evening at the Le Meredian. [..]

E Ahmed flays VS for his controversial statement

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• Union minister and IUML leader E Ahmed today said he was "ashamed" of Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan for indulging in "harmful propaganda" against the Muslim community. [..]

I’m aware of my responsibility : sreesanth

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• The Kerala paceman, who made a good comeback against Sri Lanka in Kanpur last year, feels that he will be up for it once again. [..]

China jails US ’spy’ geologist

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• A US geologist has been jailed by a Chinese court for eight years in a case that has raised concerns over China's vague secrecy laws restricting access to business information. [..]

U.S. missile strike kills 6 militants in Pakistan

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• PESHAWAR, Pakistan, June 29, 2010:Suspected U.S. missiles hit a house Tuesday in a Pakistani tribal region along the Afghan border where the army has been battling Taliban fighters.Six suspected militants have been killed by missiles fired by a US drone in Pakistan's tribal belt. The missiles targeted a house in [..]

RIL ready to supply gas to ADAG power plants

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• Billionaire Mukesh Ambani said his firm Reliance Industries will supply natural gas to Anil Ambani Group's power plants as and when they are ready to receive the gas. [..]

Karzai seeks support for Kandahar operation

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• President Hamid Karzai called Sunday on community leaders in Kandahar to support a NATO campaign to bolster security in this Taliban stronghold, urging people to work with his government to "bring dignity back." [..]