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Sir Salman slammed
Pakistan yesterday condemned Britain's award of a knighthood to author Salman Rushdie, and a Cabinet minister said the honor provided a justification for suicide attacks.
U.N. council halts permanent probes of Cuba, Belarus
The U.N. Human Rights Council yesterday ended permanent investigations of Cuba and Belarus as terms expired for nearly one-third of its 47 member nations.
Pakistani Muslims torch a Britain flag as they shout slogans during a protest yesterday to strongly condemn the title of Sir awarded to Salman Rushdie. (AFP)
U.S. eyes limits on 'cluster' weapons
The United States yesterday reversed its opposition to an international treaty on cluster bombs, with a senior State Department official saying it would negotiate limits but not a ban on the weapons.
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Wednesday, June 13
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- EU vows to protect African immigrants
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- Bali conference slams Holocaust deniers
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Tuesday, June 12
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