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Israel PM expresses `regret` over settlement announcement

Last Updated: Thursday, March 11, 2010, 17:48

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed "regret" to US Vice President Joe Biden over the decision to announce plans for 1,600 new east Jerusalem settler homes during his visit, premier`s office said on Thursday.

GJM announces fresh indefinite strike

Last Updated: Thursday, December 24, 2009, 22:57

The GJM on Thursday announced a fresh indefinite strike in government offices in Darjeeling from next week, in an apparent bid to put pressure on the Centre on its demand.

Iraq to hold general election on January 21

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 00:39

Iraq will hold its general election on January 21, the war-torn country`s election chief told AFP today, a vote crucial to consolidating its fledgling democracy and ensuring a complete US military exit.