Gunmen kill four policemen in Iraq's Tikrit

Monday, April 24, 2006, 23:33 [IST]

TIKRIT, Iraq, Apr 24 (Reuters) Gunmen attacked a police station near Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit today, killing four policemen, police said.

Two gunmen were also killed in the exchange of fire that erupted after the assault, they said.

Insurgents have recently stepped up attacks against US-trained security forces as part of a campaign to undermine the government and derail the political process.

Saddam, who is facing charges on crimes against humanity, was back in a Baghdad court on Monday.

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Nepal King revives dissolved parliament

Tuesday, April 25, 2006,0:03 [IST]

Kathmandu, Apr 24 (UNI) Bowing to the popular agitation carried out by the seven-party alliance, Nepal's King Gyanendra tonight announced the revival of the kingdom's dissolved parliament -- a key demand of the alliance. In a short broadcast before midnight, the King hoped that the seven-party alliance would ensure the integrity of the nation, and summoned parliament to meet at 1300 hrs on April 28. The King also expressed condolences for those killed and injured in.....

Gujarat, MP have rehabilitated all SSP PAPs: Vyas

Tuesday, April 25, 2006,0:03 [IST]

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Bin Laden words raise Saudi reform debate tensions

Tuesday, April 25, 2006,0:03 [IST]

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