BBC Monitoring International Reports articles from January 2011, page 20

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Israeli settlers injure Palestinians in West Bank incident, woman injured.
January 28, 2011... Text of report by Israeli public radio station Voice of Israel Network B on 28 January A woman was lightly wounded in East Jerusalem from stones thrown by Arabs at her car on the road leading to Silwan. A special Border Police force...

Vietnam ranked second after Singapore in Southeast Asia internet access speed.
January 28, 2011... Text of report in English by state-run Vietnamese news agency VNA website [Unattributed article from the "Business" page: "Vietnam Ranks Second in Southeast Asia in Internet Access Speed"] Hanoi (VNA) -Vietnam ranks second in terms of...

Nepal Army team leaves for week-long visit to India.
January 28, 2011... Text of report by privately-owned Nepalnews.com website on 28 January A high-level team of Nepal Army (NA) left for New Delhi on Friday [28 January] for a week-long visit to India. The NA delegation led by Maj-Gen Daman Bahadur Ghale will...

Thailand: Weapons seized at airport in 2009 to go to armed forces.
January 28, 2011... Text of report in English by Thai newspaper Bangkok Post website on 28 January [Report by Wasana Nanuam: "Smuggled Weapons Will Go To Armed Forces"] The National Security Council has opted to distribute 35 tonnes of weapons seized in...

Iraqi Kurdistan ruling parties reaffirm commitment to agreement.
January 28, 2011... The Iraqi Kurdistan Region's ruling parties, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), have reaffirmed their commitment to their strategic agreement, the pro-Kurdistan Democratic Party Peyamner news...

Russia: Dagestani resident complains of police persecution.
January 28, 2011... A resident of the Dagestani town of Yuzhno-Sukhokumsk, Shamil Magomedov, has sent an appeal to the republic's authorities, asking them to defend him against police persecution, the Kavkazskiy Uzel website reported on 28 January. "On 10...

Vietnamese delegation attends Asia-pacific parliamentary forum in Mongolia.
January 28, 2011... Text of report in English by state-run Vietnamese news agency VNA website [Unattributed article from the "General" page: "Vietnam Actively Participates in APPF Meeting"] Hanoi (VNA) -A Vietnamese National Assembly delegation led by Nguyen...

Armenian daily on merger of minor parties with larger ones.
January 28, 2011... Only 20-25 out of the registered approximately 75 political parties in Armenia are active and have "real members". The rest include only family members and friends, pro-opposition Armenian daily Aravot said on 26 January. Mergers of minor...

Thai PM says Cambodia "must" remove national flag from disputed border area.
January 28, 2011... Text of report in English by Thai newspaper The Nation website on 28 January [Report by The Nation: "P Penh Must Remove Flag: PM"] Abhisit talks tough after PAD raises issue during protest outside his office Prime Minister Abhisit...

Afghan Taleban website says Kabul attack targeted US security firm.
January 28, 2011... Text of report entitled, " Self-sacrificing attack carried out on employees of Blackwater in Kabul", by Afghan Taleban Voice of Jihad website on 28 January [Taleban spokesman] Zabihollah Mojahed: According to a report by the mojahedin in...

President Banda says Zambia "carefully" studying situation in Cote d'Ivoire.
January 28, 2011... Text of report by Angela Chishimba entitled "Zambia still studying Ivory Coast situation -RB" published by state-owned national newspaper Zambia Daily Mail website on 28 January President Banda has said Zambia will not rush to make its...

Russia: arms cache found in Dagestan.
January 28, 2011... Excerpt from report by Russian Kavkazskiy Uzel website, specializing in news from the Caucasus, Acting on a tip-off, officers of the Centre for Fighting Extremism have found an arms cache in Derbent which, law enforcers say, belonged to a...

US official says Lebanon must maintain commitment to resolutions.
January 28, 2011... Text of report by London-based newspaper Al-Hayat website on 28 January [Report by Randah Taqiy-al-Din in Paris: "Feltman to 'Al-Hayat': We Are Interested in Lebanon Maintaining its Commitment to International Resolutions"] The...

Top mainland negotiator expects early signing of cross-Strait deal.
January 28, 2011... Text of report in English by official Chinese news agency Xinhua (New China News Agency) [Xinhua: "Top Mainland Negotiator Expects Early Signing of Cross-Strait Investment Protection Deal"] BEIJING, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) - The Chinese...

Egyptian TV interrupts programming to air images of protests.
January 28, 2011... Nile News has interrupted its programming to carry a live two-way with its correspondent from Heliopolis district to comment on protests at 1250 gmt. The correspondent described the demonstrations as "limited", while the TV carried images...

Italian FM spokesman calls Arab unrest test, opportunity for EU.
January 28, 2011... Text of report by Italian privately-owned centrist newspaper La Stampa, on 28 January [Commentary by Italian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Maurizio Massari: "Macro and Micro, the World's Two Faces"] The "macro-world" and the "micro-world"...

Iraqi political blocs continue discussions on security posts - TV update.
January 28, 2011... Baghdad Al-Iraqiyah Television in Arabic, in its morning newscasts on 28 January, reports onthe issue of the unoccupied ministries; a statement by National Alliance member Ali al-Shilah on the security ministerial portfolios; and a statement by...

Thailand: Bomb injures monk, three troops in Pattani.
January 28, 2011... Text of report in English by Thai newspaper The Nation website on 28 January [Unattributed report from the "Breaking News" section: "Monk, 3 Troops Injured in Pattani Bomb Attack"] Pattani -A Buddhist monk and three troops were injured...

Macedonian analysts weigh option of alternatives to EU, NATO integration.
January 28, 2011... Excerpt from report by Macedonian newspaper Nova Makedonija on 27 January [Report by Slagjana Dimiskova and Goce Trpkovski: "We Have Discovered New Continents, Now We Will Explore Them"] [Passage omitted] The implementation of the...

Philippines: Report says international terror group behind bus blast.
January 28, 2011... Text of report in English by Philippine newspaper Philippine Daily Inquirer website on 28 January; subheads as published [Report by Arlyn dela Cruz and Alcuin Papa: "Int'l Terrorist Named Brains of EDSA Bus Blast"] MANILA, Philippines -...

Russian president's speech at World Economic Forum - full text.(Company overview)
January 28, 2011... Text of "Opening address by Dmitriy Medvedev to the World Economic Forum in Davos", delivered on 26 January and published in English on the Russian presidential website on 28 January The president spoke about his views of the situation in...

Thailand: Defence volunteer shot dead in Yala province.
January 28, 2011... Text of report in English by Thai newspaper Bangkok Post website on 28 January [Unattributed report from the "Breaking News" section: "Yala Defence Volunteer Shot Dead"] A defence volunteer was killed in front of his wife's home in Ban...

Russian political system to blame for failure to counter terrorism - pundit.
January 28, 2011... Text of report by Russian Gazeta.ru news website, often critical of the government, on 25 January [Report by Andrey Kolesnikov: Toponymy of Fear] The fear of becoming the victim of a terrorist attack and grievances against the political...

Attacks on government employees aim to hinder Arab summit - Iraqi TV update.
January 28, 2011... Dubai Al-Sharqiyah Television in Arabic, in its morning newscasts on 28 January, reports on a meeting between Ammar al-Hakim, chairman of the Iraqi Islamic Supreme Council, IISC, and Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki; statements by Iraqi Foreign...

Turkish anti-drugs academy trains 26 Afghan police officers.
January 28, 2011... Text of report in English by Turkish semi-official news agency Anatolia ["Turkey trains Afghan police on combat drug trafficking" - AA headline] ANKARA (A.A) -28.01.2011 -Afghan police officers received training at Turkish International...

Russia's vote to UN resolution against Iran height of "betrayal" - analyst.
January 28, 2011... Text of editorial by Ali Vada'i headlined "Exploring the Russian bear's situation" published by Iranian newspaper Mardom Salari on 19 January History will testify that the Tsars have always had hostile relations with Islamic Iran, but, after...

Uzbek pundit fears "immoral" Internet pages may pose threat to youth.
January 28, 2011... An Uzbek expert has voiced concern over the improper use of the Internet for "evil purposes and disgusting plans" which he fears pose a threat to young Uzbek people's spirituality. In an article headlined "A mass threat of 'the spider's...

Kenyan cohesion body probes use of ethnic tags by political parties.(Excerpt)
January 28, 2011... Excerpt from report by Mercy Mwai headlined "NCIC launches probe into use of 'KKK' tag" published by Kenyan privately-owned daily newspaper The People on 28 January The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) yesterday said it had...

Philippine military, communist rebels continue clashes in Mindanao.
January 28, 2011... Text of report in English by Philippine newspaper Philippine Daily Inquirer website on 28 January [Report by Frinston L. Lim, Eldie S. Aguirre, and Jeffrey Tupas: "Clashes Continue Between NPA, Army in Mindanao"] DIGOS CITY, Philippines -...

Russian official says nuclear plant to offer 1bn dollars to Turkish construction sector.
January 28, 2011... Text of report in English by Turkish semi-official news agency Anatolia ["AKKUYU NUCLEAR POWER PLANT - Russian official says Akkuyu nuclear power plant offers 1 billion USD for Turkish construction sector" - AA headline] ISTANBUL (A.A)...

Kazakh leader upbeat on country's development, vows to stay on.
January 28, 2011... Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev vows to stay in office "as long as he is allowed to" as he paints an upbeat picture of the country's economic development in an annual state of the nation address. Addressing the controversy over an ongoing...

Burma to host 4-day Asian tennis championship.
January 28, 2011... Text of report in English by New Delhi-based Burmese opposition Mizzima News Agency [Report by Tun Tun from "Inside Burma" section: "Burma To Host Asian Tennis Championship"] New Delhi (Mizzima) - The 4-day Asian Tennis Championship...

Russian President Seeks Tougher Measures against Fly-by-Night Businesses
January 28, 2011... Text of report by the international stream of Gazprom-owned Russian NTV on 28 January [Presenter] The president [Dmitriy Medvedev] today instructed the government to draw up proposals by 1 March for the implementation of the initiatives he...

Kyrgyz army to rearm with Russian armoured vehicles.
January 28, 2011... Text of report by privately-owned Kyrgyz news agency 24.kg website Bishkek, 28 January: "The Kyrgyz army needs to be rearmed," Defence Minister Abibilla Kudayberdiyev said today during inspection of the military unit, Skorpion, [as published;...

Macedonia's industrial output drops 4.3 per cent in 2010.
January 28, 2011... Text of report in English by Macedonian state news agency MIA ["Industrial Production in 2010 Decreased by 4.3 Per cent Compared to 2009" - MIA headline] Skopje, 28 January 2011 - The industrial production index in the Republic of...

BBC correspondent reportedly injured in Egypt protests.
January 28, 2011... "Al-Jazeera correspondent: BBC correspondent injured and reports about other injuries amongst protesters in various places," Qatari Al-Jazeera TV reported at 1136 gmt on 28 January in an "urgent" screen caption, as the channel showed pictures of...

Russia's decision on European ABM depends on NATO - Medvedev.
January 28, 2011... Text of report by corporate-owned Russian news agency Interfax Gorki, 28 January: Russia will make a decision on a European missile defence system in a while, depending on NATO's reaction to its proposals, Russian President Dmitriy Medvedev...

Turkish national air carrier formalizes presence in Syria.
January 28, 2011... Text of report in English by Turkish semi-official news agency Anatolia ["TURKISH AIRLINES-SYRIA - THY concludes bureaucratic process in Syria" - AA headline] DAMASCUS(A.A) -28.01.2011 -Turkey's national air carrier, Turkish Airlines...

Egyptian police prevents movement of opposition figures.
January 28, 2011... Al-Jazeera relayed the following "urgent" caption at 1145 gmt on 28 January: "Security authorities prevent Al-Baradi'i and leader of the front's party, Al-Ghazali Harb, from moving." Source: Al-Jazeera TV, Doha, in Arabic 1145 gmt 28 Jan 11...

Singaporean firm to drill in Burmese oil fields.
January 28, 2011... Text of report in English by New Delhi-based Burmese opposition Mizzima News Agency [Report by Ko Wild from "Business" section: "Goldpetrol Drills for oil in old Burmese Oilfields"] Chiang Mai (Mizzima) - The Goldpetrol Joint Operation...

Egyptians demonstrate near president palace.
January 28, 2011... Saudi-funded pan-Arab TV station Al-Arabiya at 1152 gmt on 28 January carried the following "urgent" screen caption saying: "Egypt: Demonstrators gather near the presidential palace in Heliopolis." Source: Al-Arabiya TV, Dubai, in Arabic 1152...

Egyptian TV's Friday sermon stresses "blessing of security".
January 28, 2011... Today's Friday sermon was relayed live by Al-Misriyah TV, one of the main Egyptian TV channels, from Masjid Attalevision (Television Mosque), a small mosque in Cairo. It was delivered by Abd Al-Hakam Al-Sa'idi, a scholar from Al-Azhar...

Taleban, Afghan rebel leader both claim they behind Kabul suicide attack.
January 28, 2011... Text of report by private Pakistan-based Afghan Islamic Press news agency Kabul, 28 January: At least three people have been killed in a blast in Kabul. A blast inside a major supermarket has killed at least three people and wounded many...

Egyptian police use rubber bullets, teargas against protesters.
January 28, 2011... Saudi-funded pan-Arab TV station Al-Arabiya at 1127 gmt on 28 January carried the following "urgent" screen caption saying: "Egyptian police use rubber bullets and teargas against protesters." Source: Al-Arabiya TV, Dubai, in Arabic 1127 gmt...

North Korean party holds friendship meeting with Cuban embassy officials.
January 28, 2011... Text of report in English by state-run North Korean news agency KCNA website Pyongyang, January 28 (KCNA) - The International Affairs Department of the C.C. [Central Committee], the Korean Workers' Party hosted a New Year friendship meeting...

Russia not against UNSC referral of North Korea's uranium programme.
January 28, 2011... Text of report in English by South Korean news agency Yonhap SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) - Russia does not oppose referring North Korea's uranium enrichment programme to the UN Security Council, Moscow's chief nuclear envoy said Friday [ 28...

Syrian foreign minister, UK foreign secretary meet in Damascus.
January 28, 2011... Text of report in English by state-run Syrian news agency SANA website ["President al-Asad, British Foreign Secretary: Continuing Dialogue, Opening New Cooperation Prospects" - SANA headline] Damascus, (SANA)-President Bashar al-Asad...

Opposition Activists Detained near Russian Parliament Released by Police
January 28, 2011... Text of report by corporate-owned Russian news agency Interfax Moscow, 28 January: Activists from the Left Front led by the movement's coordinator Sergey Udaltsov, who were detained this morning during one-man pickets by the State Duma...

Iran argues Hezbollah party can solve Lebanese political crisis.
January 28, 2011... Text of editorial by Sa'dollah Zare'i headlined "Lebanon's resistance and the retreat of the United States and Israel (Today's Note)" published by Iranian newspaper Keyhan on 20 January The developments in Lebanon have changed their course...

Russian Foreign Ministry issues statement on Egypt unrest.
January 28, 2011... Text of "Press release on the events in Egypt", published by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website on 28 January Popular unrest in Egypt is continuing for the third day. On 28 January, following Friday prayers and calls from the...

Egyptian clerics issue statement, support demonstrators' demands.
January 28, 2011... At 1811 gmt on 28 January, Al-Jazeera Satellite Television carried a live interview with Samir Umar, its correspondent in Cairo, for an update on the current unrest in Egypt. He said: "A group of Muslim clerics have visited the Al-Jazeera...

Afghan police commander says 80 rebels switch side after operations in north.
January 28, 2011... Text of report by state-owned National Afghanistan TV on 28 January [Presenter] At a press conference in northern Baghlan Province, officials of Pamir police zone 303 have said that three districts in the provinces of Konduz and Takhar have...

Egyptian protesters reportedly storm TV building in Cairo.
January 28, 2011... "Demonstrators storm the main hall of the radio and television building in Cairo," reported Doha-based Qatari TV Al-Jazeera in an urgent screen caption quoting its correspondent on 28 January. Source: Al-Jazeera TV, Doha, in Arabic 1930 gmt...

Ukrainian state committee's ex-head detained, ex-Crimean speaker arrested.
January 28, 2011... The Security Service of Ukraine's main investigation directorate has detained the former acting head of the State Committee for State Material Reserves, Vitaliy Nikitin, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported on 28 January. Nikitin was...

Some 2,000 Afghans complete military training in capital.
January 28, 2011... Text of report by state-owned National Afghanistan TV on 28 January [Presenter] Some 2,000 soldiers, lieutenants and officers have graduated from the national army academy. My colleague has more details. [Correspondent] At a function,...

Russian president dismisses controversial police general.
January 28, 2011... Text of report by corporate-owned Russian news agency Interfax Moscow, 28 January: The head of the MVD [Ministry of Internal Affairs] special technical department, Boris Miroshnikov, has been relieved of his duties upon reaching legal...

Russia considers colour-coded terrorist threat alerts.
January 28, 2011... Excerpt from report by Russian state news agency RIA Novosti Moscow, 28 January: The State Duma today approved the first reading of government amendments to the law "On Combating Terrorism" which introduce a three-tier system of terrorist...

Al-Jazeera TV says Tanks surround US, UK embassies in Cairo.
January 28, 2011... "Tanks surround the US and British embassies in Cairo"; "Army deploys troops around parliament building, radio and television building and the building of the prime minister's office"; "businessmen and influential personalities leave Egypt on...

Moroccan paper report on arrest of "dangerous" gang of kidnappers.
January 28, 2011... Excerpt from report Radhouane Hafiani headlined: "A network has kidnapped a French national and freed him in return for a ransom. The police have arrested suspects who have admitted to carrying out two successful operations and planning to...

Russia to use Yuriy Dolgorukiy sub to test launch Bulava - missile designer.
January 28, 2011... The strategic submarine Yuriy Dolgorukiy (Yuri Dolgoruky) will be used for the future test launches of Bulava until it is taken into service, Yuriy Solomonov, designer-general of the Moscow Institute of Heat Engineering (MIT) who designed...

Russian Foreign Ministry voices concern over Egypt unrest.
January 28, 2011... Text of statement by Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Aleksandr Lukashevich, as reported by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website on 28 January Mass demonstrations continue in Egypt. By the evening of 28 January, the situation in...

Egyptian president asks government to resign.
January 28, 2011... In an address to the nation broadcast by Channel One (Al-Misriyah) TV, Egyptian president said he had asked the government to resign: "I have asked the government to tender its resignation today. Starting from tomorrow, I will entrust the new...

Article criticizes Indian ex-minister's views on Pakistan.
January 27, 2011... Text of article by Zafar Hilaly headlined "Jaswant Singh's premonitions" published by Pakistani newspaper The News website on 26 January One can only wonder what it was that drove a man of such erudition as [former Indian Foreign Minister]...

Pakistani TV show discusses problems faced by residents of Balochistan.
January 27, 2011... Karachi Geo News at 1805 GMT on 24 January relays a program, "Jirga" hosted by Saleem Safi, a senior journalist who hails from the tribal areas. The program focuses on the issue of terrorism, militancy, and extremism in Pakistan's Khyber...

Pakistani TV show discusses overall political situation in country.
January 27, 2011... Dawn News TV in English at 1700 GMT on 24 January carries live regularly scheduled "News Night With Talat" program hosted by senior Pakistani journalist Talat Hussain. The program brings in-depth analysis by senior political leaders and...

South Korea wants North to formally agree to bilateral nuclear talks.
January 27, 2011... Text of report in English by South Korean news agency Yonhap SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) - South Korea hopes for a more specific response from North Korea to its proposal for bilateral nuclear talks, an official said Thursday, after Pyongyang...

Japan says Chinese vessel spotted near disputed islands.
January 27, 2011... Text of report in English by Japan's largest news agency Kyodo Naha, Japan, Jan. 27 Kyodo - A Chinese patrol boat was spotted sailing near the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea on Thursday morning, the Japan Coast Guard said. ...

Pakistani TV show discusses decision to cut cabinet size.
January 27, 2011... Karachi Geo News television in Urdu at 1700 GMT on 24 January relays live regularly scheduled "Today With Kamran Khan" program. Noted Pakistani journalist Kamran Khan reviews, discusses, and analyzes major day-to-day developments with government...

South Korea, India to boost anti-piracy cooperation.
January 27, 2011... Text of report in English by South Korean news agency Yonhap SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) - South Korea will beef up anti-piracy cooperation with India in waters where the nation's ships have been the frequent target of pirates' attacks and...

Obama's observation on Al-Qa'idah facing pressure not new - Pakistani analyst.
January 27, 2011... Text of report by private Pakistani television channel Geo News on 26 January; words within double slant lines in English [Anchor Najia Ashar] We have contacted senior analyst Rahimullah Yusufzai to discuss US President Barack Obama's State...

Pakistan: Commonwealth parliamentary team from UK meets Punjab Speaker.
January 27, 2011... Text of report by official news agency Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) Lahore, 26 January: A six-member parliamentary delegation of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (UK Branch) led by Roger Gale MP, House of Commons, UK, called on...

Taleban report attack on police forces in Afghan south.
January 27, 2011... Text of report entitled: "Explosion kills commander and five police officers in Shamalzai" by Afghan Taleban Voice of Jihad website on 26 January [Taleban spokesman] Qari Yusof Ahmadi: According to a report, five police officers and Wali...

Taleban report attack on US forces in Maywand in Afghan south.
January 27, 2011... Text of report entitled: "Sixteen American soldiers killed or wounded in heavy explosions in Maywand" by Afghan Taleban Voice of Jihad website on 26 January [Taleban spokesman] Qari Yusof Ahmadi: Two military vehicles of the American forces...

Taleban report attack on foreign forces' supply convoy in Afghan south.
January 27, 2011... Text of report entitled: "Two vehicles of convoy destroyed in Delaram" by Afghan Taleban Voice of Jihad website on 26 January [Taleban spokesman] Qari Yusof Ahmadi: An armed attack has been carried out by the mojahedin of the Islamic Emirate...

Taleban report attack on French forces in Afghan east.
January 27, 2011... Text of report entitled: "Five French soldiers killed or wounded in six-hour fighting in Tagab" by Afghan Taleban Voice of Jihad website on 26 January [Taleban spokesman] Zabihollah Mojahed: Heavy fighting took place between the mojahedin of...

Taleban report fighting with foreign, government forces in Afghan north.
January 27, 2011... Text of report entitled: "Heavy fighting has taken place in Khoja Ghar in Takhar" by Afghan Taleban Voice of Jihad website on 26 January [Taleban spokesman] Zabihollah Mojahed: Heavy fighting has taken place between the mojahedin of the...

Iran's acting foreign minister hails relations with Malaysia.
January 27, 2011... Text of report in English by Iranian official government news agency IRNA website Tehran, 27 January: Malaysian parliament's Vice Speaker Danuk Dan Junaidi met and conferred with IRI Interim Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi here Wednesday...

Taleban report attack on US forces in Greshk in Afghan south.
January 27, 2011... Text of report entitled: "Five American soldiers killed in explosion in Greshk" by Afghan Taleban Voice of Jihad website on 26 January [Taleban spokesman] Qari Yusof Ahmadi: Five foreign soldiers have been killed and five others seriously...

Iran takes over presidency of UN G77.
January 27, 2011... Text of report in English by Iranian official government news agency IRNA website Vienna, 27 January: Islamic Republic of Iran was announced as head of UN Group 77, with 130 members that is one of most crowded, most influential UN Vienna...

Iran's acting foreign minister urges Germany to adopt "independent policies".
January 27, 2011... Text of report in English by Iranian news channel Press TV website on 26 January Iranian caretaker Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has called on Germany to adopt "independent policies" in its relations with Tehran. "We are always looking...

Iran's international naval presence conveys peace - navy commander.
January 27, 2011... Text of report in English by Iranian news channel Press TV website on 26 January The Islamic Republic of Iran's Navy says its presence in the high seas and international waters is sending a message of peace and friendship to world countries....

Pakistani TV show discusses downsizing of federal cabinet.
January 27, 2011... Geo News TV in Urdu at 1400 GMT on 24 January carries regularly scheduled program, "Lekin" hosted by Sana Bucha. The program brings in-depth analysis by senior political leaders and prominent political and social analysts of the burning issues...

Paper urges army to start "full-blown" operation in Pakistan's North Waziristan.
January 27, 2011... Text of editorial headlined "Death of Colonel Imam" published by Pakistani newspaper Daily Times website on 25 January After the murder of ex-ISI man Khalid Khawaja in May last year and the release of journalist Asad Qureshi sometime later,...

Iranian state broadcaster's chief urges "true insight" into Lebanon trial.
January 27, 2011... Text of report in English by Iranian news channel Press TV website on 26 January The Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) is a chance for the media to give the world true insight into this "kangaroo court," Director of the Islamic Republic of...