US concern for Taiwan puts India's security in jeopardy
In the latest twist to complex strategic developments unfolding in Asia, China and North Korea have indicated that they will play the proliferation game by their rules if the US goes ahead and builds a missile defence system.



Chaudhry and 17 other hostages freed in Fiji
Deposed Fiji prime minister Mahendra Chaudhry and 17 other political hostages were freed on Thursday after 55 days in captivity following which a supporter of coup leader George Speight was appointed as the new president of the island nation.



Pak Islamic leader opposes expulsion of Muslims
Fundamentalist Islamic leader in Pakistan on Thursday opposed a government plan to expel all illegal Muslim immigrants, admitting many were wanted for terrorism in their home countries.



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