Nepal polls on November 19
Kathmandu: The electoral government,led by Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi,Thursday announced November 19 as the date for election to the constituent assembly,defying warnings from opposition they would foil it at any cost. ens
Turkey PM gives last warning to protesters
ISTANBUL: Turkish PM Tayyip Erdogan Thursday said his patience had run out after almost two weeks of anti-government protests and gave a final warning to those occupying a central Istanbul park to leave. reuters
Musharraf in custody over Bugti murder
Islamabad: Former President Pervez Musharraf was Thursday formally arrested and remanded in judicial custody for a fortnight over the 2006 killing of Baloch leader Akbar Bugti. Musharraf,69,was arrested by a team of Balochistan Police. pti
1 dead,30 hurt in US chemical plant blast
Chicago: At least one person died and over 30 were injured on Thursday in an explosion and fire at Williams Olefins chemical plant in Geismar,Louisiana,state police said. A search was on for more victims. reuters