Albanian government leading polls ahead of elections

Albanian government leading polls ahead of elections Tirana - Albania's ruling Democratic Party is leading in the polls by 40 percent compared to the Socialist Party's 38 percent, a survey published on Friday showed.

The survey, published 9 days ahead of parliamentary polls, showed that if the elections were to be held today, Prime Minister Sali Berisha's party would have a slight majority.

Taliban used ‘physical and psychological’ warfare to establish writ in Mingora

Taliban used ‘physical and psychological’ warfare to establish writ in MingoraPeshawar, June 19 : The Taliban not only used sophisticated arms and ammunitions to install their command on key installations in Mingora, but also resorted to `psychological warfare' against the security forces, Subedar Fazal Hameed, who defended the Mingora electric grid station for 20 days continuously before getting help from the military, has said.

Hodge joins Indian students on cricket pitch to promote harmony

Hodge joins Indian students on cricket pitch to promote harmonyMelbourne, June 19 : Australian cricketer Brad Hodge today joined Indian students and members of Victoria Police on the cricket pitch to promote a message of harmony.

Representatives of the groups formed mixed teams to take part in a game of Laneway Cricket in Melbourne's CBD.

The initiative is an extension of programs Cricket Victoria and partner organisations have conducted over several years to promote multiculturalism in cricket.

Nepal cabinet overturns Army Chief''s sacking order

Nepal cabinet overturns Army Chief''s sacking orderKathmandu, June 19 : Lawmakers of the CPN (UML) have criticised the Nepal cabinet decision to overturn the previous government''s decision taken on March 3 to sack Army Chief Rookmangud Katawal and appoint Lieutenant General Kul Bahadur Khadka as the acting chief.

In a meeting held at the UML parliamentary party office in Singhadurbar here today, the disgruntled lawmakers said the government took the decision in haste and without seeking political consensus.

Lizard Found In Mid-Day Meal At A Primary School In Indore

Lizard Found In Mid-Day Meal At A Primary School In IndoreThe free meal programme, which had been started for the benefit of around 12 crore school kids, has taken the form of a health risk as the cases of dead animals in mid-day meal are increasing day by day.

The new case in the list is from Madhya Pradesh where a lizard found on Wednesday, in the lunch served to pupils at a primary government school at Neelkanth colony in Indore district.

Clinton facing surgery, lengthy recuperation after breaking elbow

Clinton facing surgery, lengthy recuperation after breaking elbowWashington, June 19 : US Secretary of State Clinton faces surgery and a lengthy recuperation after breaking her right elbow during a tumble.

Husband Bill Clinton and daughter Chelsea rushed to Washington to tend to the former First Lady at their Embassy Row home. Her public appearances were canceled for Thursday.

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