General Politics

EXTRA: Israeli diplomat awaiting decision on two-state solution

Israeli diplomat awaiting decision on two-state solution Geneva  - Israel's chief diplomat in Geneva said Wednesday he was awaiting instructions from his new government before making statements regarding a two-state solution to the Middle East peace process.

"This government is committed to all previous agreements that all previous governments were committed to," said Aharon Leshno-Yaar, specifically mentioning the "road map" of former US President George W Bush.

Pakistan must prove willingness to act against extremism prior to aid: US Senator

Pakistan must prove willingness to act against extremism prior to aid: US SenatorWashington, Apr. 1: While the Obama Administration is mulling plans to dispatch at least 1.5 billion dollars in aid to Pakistan, Democrat Senator Carl Levin has said that Pakistan must be made accountable for all the help it receives, and that it should prove its willingness to curb the increasing extremism inside its territory.

Talking to reporters here, Levin said stability could not be bought in the region unless Pakistan acts sincerely against terror camps based on its soil.

Separatists in Kashmir offer to help rebuild temples

Separatists in Kashmir offer to help rebuild templesSrinagar, Apr 1: Separatists in Kashmir have offered to help rebuild and renovate temples damaged during the near two decades militancy.

Yasin Malik, chairman of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front Muhammad, said that a committee could be formed for the purpose, stressing that it should be "apolitical".

RSS amenable to one and all, says Mohan Bhagwat

RSS amenable to one and all, says Mohan BhagwatNew Delhi, Apr 1: The new Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief, Mohan Bhagwat, has said there was no opposition to the group within the country.

Speaking here on Tuesday, Bhagwat said that nobody really opposed the RSS and if they did, it was just because of their own selfish motives.

EXTRA: Israeli Knesset approves new Israeli government

Israeli Knesset approves new Israeli government Jerusalem  - By a

Venezuelan opposition leader in hiding, faces embezzlement charges

Venezuelan opposition leader in hiding, faces embezzlement charges Caracas  - Venezuelan opposition leader Manuel Rosales has gone into hiding and will not turn himself in to the authorities on embezzlement charges, because he thinks he is being prosecuted for political reasons, his party said Tuesday.

Rosales planned to hold on to his position as mayor of the city of Maracaibo and would not leave the country, as he awaits guarantees of a fair trial, said Omar Barboza, a spokesman for Rosales' party Un Nuevo Tiempo (UNT).

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