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Blair vows to remain on world stage
Tony Blair could make a fortune from his memoirs and speaking tours. But whatever he does, the British premier seems determined to keep busy and above all maintain his involvement in world affairs.

Afghan lawmakers call for truce
Lawmakers angered by mounting civilian deaths have sent a sharp warning to US and Nato commanders, passing a motion for a military ceasefire and negotiations with the Taliban.

Lanka's promise to stem bloodshed broken, says US
The United States yesterday accused Sri Lanka of going back on promises to protect human rights and said the situation in the embattled island had "deteriorated" in the past year.

Pakistan erects 1st section of fence on Afghan border
Pakistan has erected the first section of a controversial fence on the Afghan border, severing a key corridor used by Taliban militants, the chief military spokesman said yesterday.

Indian PM pays tribute to 'martyrs' who fought British
India's prime minister paid tribute yesterday to the "martyrs" who battled the mighty British empire 150 years ago in what is called the country's "first war of independence.

Search on for new Indian president
The search has begun for a new president of India amidst indications that incumbent APJ Abdul Kalam, whose tenure ends in July this year, may not get the nod of majority of political parties for a second

Israel not ready for peace, says Assad
Israeli FM in Egypt for 'historic' talks
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad yesterday played down the prospects for Middle East peace, saying Israel's weakened cabinet was not ready and that Washington had abandoned any role as honest broker.

Turkish lawmakers back popular vote to elect president
Turkish lawmakers voted yesterday for a constitutional amendment to elect the president by popular vote, a government proposal intended to end an impasse on who will be Turkey's next head of state.

I did what I thought was right, says Blair
Outgoing British Prime Minister Tony Blair defended his record in office Thursday, saying "I did what I thought was right" during his decade in power, particularly over his controversial foreign policy.

Ramos-Horta clinches E Timor presidency
Nobel Peace Prize winner Jose Ramos-Horta pledged to unite troubled East Timor yesterday after the former resistance leader clinched the election as president of one of the world's poorest nations.