Head of UN atomic watchdog urges swift response by Iran to nuclear fuel deal
November 2, 2009 10:52 pm· Comments Off
UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 3 — The outgoing head of the United Nations atomic watchdog on Monday urged Tehran not to delay in responding to the draft agreement on fuel for its civilian nuclear research site, and called for transparency and cooperation to address outstanding issues related to Iran's nuclear program.
Canadian PM to visit South Korea in December
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OTTAWA, Nov. 3 — Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will visit the Republic of Korea (South Korea) from December 6 to 7.
Former German Chancellor Schroeder backs Turkey's EU bid
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ISTANBUL, Nov. 3 — Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said here on Monday that Turkey's future lied in full membership of the European Union (EU).
Clinton criticizes Turkey for shrinking Christian population
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ISTANBUL, Nov. 3 — Former U.S. President Bill Clinton on Monday criticized Turkey over shrinking its Christian population by closing the Halki International Seminary, while praising it for its successful endorsement of secularism, the website of local English newspaper Daily News reported.
Obama urges Karzai to improve governance
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 — President Barack Obama said Monday that the United States is looking forward to a closer cooperation with Afghan government led by President Hamid Karzai, but urging Kabul to improve governance and fight against corruption.
Brown congratulates Afghan President Karzai on re-election
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LONDON, Nov. 3 — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Monday spoken to Afghan President Hamid Karzai to congratulate him on his re-election as president of Afghanistan.
UN reduces staff in north-western Pakistan out of insecurity
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UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 3 — UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon has decided to reduce the presence of international staff in northwestern Pakistan in light of the security situation in the region, a UN spokesperson said Monday.
Indonesian customs foil attempts to smuggle meth worth Rp25.2 billion
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Tangerang, Nov. 3 — The Soekarno-Hatta airport`s customs service has foiled attempts to smuggle methamphetamine three times worth Rp25.2 billion belonging to an international syndicate from Iran.
Indonesian govt to repatriate 1,750 workers from Middle East soon
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Sleman, Nov. 3 — The Indonesian government will soon repatriate some 1,750 Indonesian migrant workers currently making a living in Middle Eastern countries for their own good, Manpower and Tranmigration Minister Muhaimin Iskandar said.
Bengkulu jolted by 5.0 magnitude earthquake
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Bandarlampung, Indonesia, Nov. 3 — An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale jolted Bengkulu at 5:15 a.m. on Tuesday, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has said.