2008年10月27日星期一

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India deploys extra troops to halt Kashmir protests (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Oct 2008 02:15 AM CDT

Policemen stand guards in front of closed shops during a strike in Srinagar October 27, 2008. Authorities deployed thousands of troops across Kashmir on Monday to prevent demonstrations planned to mark the 61st anniversary of New Delhi's rule over the region. REUTERS/Danish IsmailReuters - Authorities deployed thousands of troops across Kashmir on Monday to prevent demonstrations planned to mark the 61st anniversary of New Delhi's rule over the region.


India shares recover slightly from 3-yr lows (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Oct 2008 03:22 AM CDT

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building is seen in Mumbai in this May 22, 2006 file photo. The BSE Sensex was down 9.1 percent at 0800 GMT on Friday, after having fallen as much as 11.5 percent to its lowest since October 2005 as it was hammered again by investor fears of a global recession. REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe/FilesReuters - The BSE Sensex was down 9.1 percent at 0800 GMT on Friday, after having fallen as much as 11.5 percent to its lowest since October 2005 as it was hammered again by investor fears of a global recession.


Students protest against POSCO plant in Orissa (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Oct 2008 12:50 AM CDT

A woman is seen walking past a sculpture of POSCO's logo at its headquarters in Seoul in this February 2, 2007 file photo. Hundreds of students marched in Orissa to protest against a proposed plant by South Korean steel maker POSCO, police said on Monday, the latest in a series of protests delaying the project. REUTERS/You Sung-Ho/FilesReuters - Hundreds of students marched in Orissa to protest against a proposed plant by South Korean steel maker POSCO, police said on Monday, the latest in a series of protests delaying the project.


India's new saint comes alive on big screen (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Oct 2008 02:08 AM CDT

A tapestry depicting Sister Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception is seen among the statues of St. Peter's Colonnade during the canonization ceremony led by Pope Benedict XVI  in St. Peter square at the Vatican October 12, 2008. REUTERS/Alessandro BianchiReuters - A film about a Roman Catholic nun who was declared India's first woman saint, opens in cinemas in November, just weeks after the Pope canonised her in a special ceremony at the Vatican.


Bollywood film offers peek into fashion trade (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Oct 2008 12:54 AM CDT

Bollywood actresses Kangana Ranaut (L), Priyanka Chopra and Mugdha Godse (R) present creations from designer Narendra Kumar's collection during the first day of Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai October 20, 2008. REUTERS/Arko DattaReuters - A new Bollywood film takes a long hard look at India's fashion industry, putting the spotlight on its underbelly of drug abuse, depression and politics at a time when haute couture is making inroads into middle-class homes.


DMK drops Sri Lanka resignation threat (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Oct 2008 01:50 PM CDT

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (R) speaks to Karunanidhi, President of DMK (Dravida Munetra Kazhagam) in Chennai May 4, 2006, file photo.  REUTERS/BabuReuters - The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), a key government ally, has withdrawn a threat to stop supporting the coalition over the escalating conflict in Sri Lanka, Minister of External Affairs Pranab Mukherjee said on Sunday.


Pope calls on Iraq, India to protect Christians (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Oct 2008 10:34 PM CDT

Pope Benedict XVI arrives on the main altar as he leads a mass to celebrate the end of the Synod of the Bishops in Saint Peter Basilica at the Vatican October 26, 2008. REUTERS/Max RossiReuters - Pope Benedict called on Sunday on the governments and religious leaders of Iraq and India to protect Christian minorities where they have been persecuted.


Dalai Lama losing hope for Tibet autonomy - aide (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Oct 2008 06:38 AM CDT

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama gestures during the blessing of a new Budhist temple in Evry near Paris August 12, 2008, file photo. REUTERS/Pascal RossignolReuters - The Dalai Lama has lost hope of reaching an agreement with Beijing over Tibetan autonomy under Chinese rule, but is not going into retirement, a senior aide said on Sunday.


Struggling Hayden confident of turnaround in India (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Oct 2008 08:06 AM CDT

Australia's Matthew Hayden reacts as his team mate Michael Hussey (R) watches during a cricket training session in New Delhi October 26, 2008. REUTERS/Adnan AbidiReuters - Australia's struggling opener Matthew Hayden is confident his aggressive batting will finally come good in the third test against India starting on Wednesday.


Humans made fire 790,000 years ago - study (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Oct 2008 01:08 PM CDT

Reuters - A new study shows that humans had the ability to make fire nearly 790,000 years ago, a skill that helped them migrate from Africa to Europe.

Troops kill five rebels in Assam (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Oct 2008 05:04 AM CDT

Reuters - Troops killed five separatist rebels in a fierce overnight gun battle in Assam, security officials said on Sunday.

Troops, Kashmir protesters clash, one killed (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Oct 2008 07:40 AM CDT

Reuters - One person was killed and 22 were wounded in Kashmir on Sunday when Indian troops clashed with demonstrators, police and witnesses said.

Liverpool go top as Alonso snaps Chelsea streak (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Oct 2008 12:53 PM CDT

Reuters - Chelsea's long unbeaten home record in the Premier League ended on Sunday when Liverpool earned a 1-0 victory to take over at the top of the standings.
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