Saturday, December 25, 2010

Top Headlines - The Times of India

Top Headlines - The Times of India

Gujjar protest continues for 6th day, rail routes blocked

Posted: 25 Dec 2010 12:03 AM PST

Gujjar protestors demanding five per cent reservation in government jobs today blocked the Ajmer-Indore rail track in Bhilwara district on the sixth day of their agitation, disrupting movement of at least eight trains on the route.

Christmas chaos in Europe as snow strands thousands

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 10:35 PM PST

Thousands of travellers were stranded in Paris, Germany and Belgium on Saturday after hundreds of flights were cancelled, as freezing weather and widespread snowfalls caused travel chaos across Europe.

At least 41 killed in NW Pakistan suicide bombing: Officials

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 09:29 PM PST

At least 41 people were killed in a suicide bombing on Saturday in a northwestern Pakistani tribal area bordering Afghanistan, officials said.

At least 41 killed in NW Pakistan suicide bombing: officials

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 09:29 PM PST

At least 41 people were killed on Saturday in a suicide bombing at a World Food Programme ration distribution point in a Pakistani tribal area bordering Afghanistan, officials said.

Suspected suicide bombing in Pakistan, at least 12 dead

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 08:57 PM PST

A suspected suicide bomber attacked a gathering of people receiving aid in northwest Pakistan on Saturday and at least 12 people were killed, government officials said.

First women-only call centre opens in Saudi Arabia

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 07:35 PM PST

Saudi women, who are prohibited by society from living or working independently without written permission from a male guardian, will now be part of a first-of-its-kind "women-only" call centre in the country.

Christmas church bombing wounds six in Philippines

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 05:58 PM PST

Six people were wounded Saturday when a bomb went off in a church during Christmas mass on a southern Philippine island known as a hotbed of Islamic extremism, the military said.

Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza after rocket attack

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 05:15 PM PST

Israeli warplanes hit four targets in the Gaza Strip early Saturday, wounding at least two people, officials and witnesses said and knocking out power in a large swathe of the strip.

Pope Benedict XVI condemns 'oppressors' in Christmas message

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 04:15 PM PST

Pope Benedict XVI prayed for God to punish the world's "oppressors" and bring about "true brotherhood" between peoples in his traditional Christmas message in Saint Peter's basilica.

Suspected Islamists attack Nigerian church: Military

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 03:46 PM PST

An explosion in central Nigeria on Friday killed at least eight people, police said, with the incident occurring in an area that has seen hundreds killed this year in sectarian clashes.

US asks Yemen for 'forceful action' against al-Qaida

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 01:56 PM PST

The United States on Friday called on Yemen to step up its fight against al-Qaida and terrorism one year after a botched attempt to blow up a US passenger plane by a Nigerian with Yemeni links.

West African leaders threaten force if Gbagbo does not quit

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 12:35 PM PST

West African nations on Friday threatened force if Ivory Coast strongman Laurent Gbagbo refuses to quit power and said those responsible for post-election deaths would face international prosecution.

France to build two naval command ships with Russia

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 11:49 AM PST

France and Russia have agreed to build jointly two French Mistral-class command and amphibious assault warships, with the possibility of two more, President Nicolas Sarkozy's office said on Friday.

India sets up another security outpost in Arabian Sea

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 10:30 AM PST

India can "neglect" the security of the seas at its own "peril", defence minister AK Antony said Friday, as he inaugurated the last outpost of the country in Minicoy island in the Arabian Sea off the Kerala coast.

Several feared trapped in fire accident in China

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 09:08 AM PST

Several persons were feared trapped on Friday night inside an electric appliance store as fire engulfed a building in China's eastern Zhejiang province.

2010 bloodiest year for Pakistan since 2001: Report

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 03:50 AM PST

A total of 1,224 people were killed and 2,157 more injured in 52 suicide attacks across Pakistan since January, making 2010 one of the bloodiest years since the turn of the century.

Renowned Bengali writer shortlisted for Sahitya Akademi award

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 03:26 AM PST

Noted Bengali writer, critic and poet Bani Basu has been selected for this year's Sahitya Akademi award for her novel 'Khanamihirere Dhipi'.

Jaya appeals to Naidu to give up fast

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 01:17 AM PST

AIADMK General Secretary Jayalaithaa today appealed to former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu to give up his fast, saying his life was far too precious to be sacrificed at the altar of 'cut-throat' politics.

CPI(M) calls for nationwide protests against price rise

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 01:02 AM PST

The CPI(M) today called for nationwide protests against rise in prices of essential commodities, saying government policies were leading big market players and hoarders to make huge profits.
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