SAN-EPISODE # 2851 DATED 17 DECEMBER 2008 WELCOME TO SOUTH ASIA NEWS LINE. I AM RANGABASHIAM WITH THE DAY’S NEWS….. THE TOP STORIES … HEADLINES WASHINGTON SAYS JAMAT-UD-DAWA DEFINITELY LINKED TO TERROR OUTFITS BANGLADESH LIFTS EMERGENCY RULE AHEAD OF PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS AND …200,0...
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<p>The federal government has introduced a controversial bill it says balances the rights of copyright holders and consumers - but it opens millions of Canadians to huge lawsuits, prompting critics to warn it will create a "police state."</p> <p>"We are confident we have develop...
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Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe sought support from his fellow African leaders at a regional summit in Egypt Monday, while international condemnation grew over his re-election in a presidential run-off vote last week. </p> - <p> Mugabe was the only candidate in the Friday vote after oppositio...
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<p>Ailing Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who ruled the Caribbean island nation for nearly half a century, announced Tuesday that he is stepping down as president a year and a half after temporarily relinquishing power to his brother.</p> <p>In a written statement, published on the o...
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U.S. President Barack Obama used his first full day in office Wednesday to implement new ethics rules for lobbyists, freeze the pay of some White House employees and pledge increased transparency in government. </p> - <p> The new ethics rules will mean lobbyists are "subject to strict...
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<p>The United States on Monday joined Britain, France, Germany and Italy in supporting Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence from Serbia, a move not unanimously endorsed by the European Union.</p> <p>"The United States has today formally recognized Kosovo as a sovereig...
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Taiwan's president met briefly on Thursday (November 6) with a Chinese official in one of the highest-level contacts between the two sides since the Chinese civil war, while thousands of protesters clashed with riot police outside. President Ma Ying-jeou shook hands and exchanged gifts with Chin...
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