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US pushed ahead with drone strikes despite Pakistani resistance

Deepika Mukherjee — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:34:44 +0000

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Shortly before the United States ended a two-month pause in missile strikes on militants in Pakistan last month, senior U.S. officials telephoned their Pakistani counterparts and told them Washington would be resuming its covert drone program despite mounting objections in Islamabad.

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Bhatia, Awana star as Delhi crush Punjab

Deepika Mukherjee — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:14:09 +0000

A round-up of the action from the third day of matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2011-12

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Karzai urges calm as six die in Afghan Koran protests

Deepika Mukherjee — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:04:54 +0000

KABUL (Reuters) – Afghan President Hamid Karzai appealed for calm on Wednesday after officials said at least six people were shot dead and dozens wounded in protests over the burning of copies of the Koran, Islam’s holy book, at NATO’s main base in the country.

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Six killed, many wounded in Afghan Koran protests – officials

Deepika Mukherjee — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:41:38 +0000

KABUL (Reuters) – Six people were shot dead and dozens wounded in protests in Afghanistan which flared for a second day on Wednesday in several cities over the burning of copies of the Koran, Islam’s holy book, at NATO’s main base in the country, officials said.

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NATO troops in Afghanistan celebrate Mardi Gras

Deepika Mukherjee — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:35:26 +0000

KABUL (Reuters) – With feathered masks, glitter, cakes and even guns, America’s most raucous holiday was feted by NATO troops and colleagues in Kabul late on Tuesday behind the towering concrete walls surrounding headquarters in the Afghan capital.

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Myanmar offers potential and problems ahead: Rogers

Deepika Mukherjee — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:22:23 +0000

SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Myanmar resembles China before Beijing launched economic reforms three decades ago but poses enormous risks for investors, including opaque laws and a troubled currency, high-profile commodities investor Jim Rogers said on Wednesday.

FIR filed against Saif for bashing up a man

Deepika Mukherjee — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:20:13 +0000

Saif Ali Khan seems to be have landed himself in yet another controversy close on the heels of the release of his forthcoming home production Agent Vinod . An FIR has been filed against the actor at Colaba police station after he allegedly bashed up a person during a brawl at the Wasabi restaurant at Taj last night. Saif, Kareena and a few of their friends were having a good time dining at Wasabi when Iqbal Sharma, who was seated in the adjoining table, went up to Saif and asked him to talk softly. Saif reportedly asked Iqbal to go to a library if he was looking for a peaceful place. This argument led to a scuffle between the duo during which Saif punched his nose. A case under section 325 of the IPC has been registered against the actor.

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Four killed, many wounded in Afghan Koran protests – officials

Deepika Mukherjee — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:28:45 +0000

KABUL (Reuters) – Four people were shot dead and dozens wounded in protests in Afghanistan which flared for a second day on Wednesday in several cities over the burning of copies of the Koran, Islam’s holy book, at NATO’s main base in the country, officials said.

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Farah Khans cameo in Joker

Deepika Mukherjee — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:06:19 +0000

Farah Khan may be busy with her maiden acting venture Shirin Farhad Ki Nikal Padi but the ace choreographer-director did manage to take out time to shoot a cameo for her husband Shirish Kunder’s directorial venture Joker . Farah shot for the cameo yesterday at Mumbai’s Film City. Confirming the same, Shirish tweeted last night, “Farah shot for a guest appearance in JOKER today.” Even though exact details are unknown, the buzz is that Farah Khan plays herself in the film. Joker starring Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha is set to release on August 30.

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Agent Vinod comic book and PS3 game to be launched

Deepika Mukherjee — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:05:42 +0000

Illuminati Films’ Agent Vinod is readying for its March release and actor-producer Saif Ali Khan is leaving no stone unturned to promote his film. As part of the marketing and promotions of the spy-thriller, the makers have tied up with fast-food giant McDonald’s to launch an exclusive comic book. If that wasn’t all, Saif also plans to launch a Playstation 3 game, revolving around Agent Vinod .

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