Ex-Pakistani premier Sharif sentenced again in tax case
Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, already serving two life terms, was sentenced by a special anti corruption court to 10 to 14 years in prison for tax evasion and fined with a 21 year political ban. He appeals his life terms for hijacking and terrorism as Musharraf era crackdowns widen corruption probes across Pakistan.
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Digest: Colombia foes claim gains on eve of peace talks
On the eve of peace talks starting Monday, leftist rebels and rightist militias claimed battlefield successes. ELN commander said his forces killed 14 paramilitary fighters since Friday, while national paramilitary chief Carlos Castano claimed the militia neared driving the rebels from a mountain stronghold.
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Blast kills nine soldiers in Quetta market context
A powerful explosion ripped through central Jinnah market in Quetta southwestern Pakistan late Saturday killing nine soldiers and injuring 28. The blast occurred outside a hotel. no group has claimed responsibility.
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India to create fund for family planning programs
Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee vowed on Saturday to set up a special fund to promote family planning programs. He said the government will also form a group to tailor programs for specific areas, focusing on northern states that contain about half of India's population.
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Meningitis outbreak kills 13 babies in Guatemala hospital
An outbreak of meningitis in Quetzaltenango's largest public hospital maternity ward has killed 13 newborns and left five others seriously ill. Officials say the disease likely arrived with a mother. five other infants are expected to recover. News service reports.
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Philippines expects release of five hostages held by Abu Sayyaf
Government negotiators say five Malaysians and two Filipinos abducted from Sipadan and held on Jolo island are likely to be freed soon, leaving nine captives including seven Europeans and two South Africans. The group has long demanded ransom as authorities work on terms.
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