30 killed in Karachi violence Groups of activists belonging to Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM), a partner in the federal ruling coalition, and those of the opposition parties supporting the suspended Chief Justice, used assault rifles and indiscriminately fired with their weapons in street clashes in different parts of Karachi.
Russia says no to parts of Kosovo resolution "There will be further discussions with the authors of this document but it is clear that the draft resolution contains provisions which cannot be accepted by us," Foreign Ministry spokesman Mikhail Kamynin said.
Musharraf rules out emergency "Let me assure you there is no question of that (declaring President's rule), nothing of that sort is happening," musharraf said addressing a rally.
Billions in oil missing in Iraq, US study says Iraqi and American officials have previously said that smuggling of refined products like gasoline and kerosene is probably costing Iraq billions of dollars a year in lost revenues.
Supporters of Pakistani opposition party smash a car after setting on fire a vehicle during a gun-battle between two rival groups in Karachi, Pakistan on Saturday. PHOTO AP
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