SNIPPETS P’pine peace talks in FebMANILA: Formal peace talks between the Philippine government and communist guerrillas will resume in Norway in February, President Gloria Arroyo said on Tuesday. Details of the talks were being thrashed out by negotiators... Women 14 Jan, 2004
Different strokes for Manya Indo-Asian News ServiceMumbaiWas your decision to turn producer dictated by the lack of challenging opportunities as an actress?Not at all. I wanted to broaden my horizons as a cinema person. I love movies and I want my involvement with the medium to... Travel Abroad 13 Jan, 2004
Qureia urges world leaders to halt barrier Associated PressWest Bank, January 11Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia today urged the international community to put pressure on Israel to halt construction of its West Bank separation barrier, saying that time is running out on chances for a... Women 12 Jan, 2004
15 killed in Kandahar blast, Taliban suspected AgenciesKandahar, January 6At least 15 people, mostly women and children, were killed and 11 others injured after a large bicycle bomb ripped through the southern Afghan city of Kandahar today, a military commander told AFP. Ahmad Shah said nine people... Women 07 Jan, 2004
No casualty as Maoists, forces clash Himalayan News ServiceHetauda, January 5Crossfire between armed Maoists and security forces took place on Sunday night in Churiya Mai VDC of Makawanpur district. The incident site is near the border of Hetauda Municipality. A group of Maoists had... Travel 06 Jan, 2004
Mixed response to Maoist bandh Himalayan News ServiceBiratnagar, January 3 Explosions at four places in the region created terror, underscoring the Mechi-Kosi bandh by the ANNISU-R today. The impact of the bandh was felt more in Dhankuta, Sangkhuwasabha, Ilam and Jhapa districts... Travel 03 Jan, 2004
Charred memories Kailash BaduKathmanduEarly in 1991, my father was sent to Dolpa as the chief district officer or the CDO. A few months later we were to follow him there. Mummy, my two kid brothers and I were in Mahendranagar at the time. I was in junior school and it... Travel Abroad 03 Jan, 2004
3 Maoists killed Himalayan News ServiceKavre, January 1Two Maoists were killed and a police head constable injured when the Maoists clashed with the security forces during a search operation at Chardobato, Banepa, this evening. Though the death of Maoists has not been... Travel 02 Jan, 2004
Only option to live dangerously Martin Kettle Even at the time, Tony Blair’s message to the nation was sombre. “I cannot recall a time,” he said on the first day of 2003, “when Britain was confronted, simultaneously, by such a range of difficult and, in some cases, dangerous... 01 Jan, 2004
IN OTHER WORD Air marshalsWhen the US has intelligence about a possible terrorist threat, it has every right to demand that foreign airliners headed for the United States carry air marshals or other law enforcement officers onboard. The total freedom of air carriers... 01 Jan, 2004
US forces on alert Agence France PresseBaghdad, December 31US-led coalition forces in Iraq were on alert on Wednesday for attacks timed to coincide with the New Year holiday. Iraqi police and US soldiers said they reinforced security in the capital in anticipation of... Women 31 Dec, 2003
No clear policy on funds for urban poor Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, December 31The National Urban Poor Support Fund (NUPSF) is now waiting for the government to set up a legal system so that it can start working for the benefit of the urban poor.Lumanti Support Group (LSG) for Shelter... Horoscopes 31 Dec, 2003
