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`Optimism on Sri Lankan peace process has not waned' CHENNAI, MAY 23.As the fragile Sri Lankan peace process enters a significant phase, the island's Shipping Minister, Rauf Hakeem, sees no reason for panic and asserts that recent misgivings are "usual teething problems.'' ``Optimism has not ... Pak. should do more to curb terrorism: Patten ISLAMABAD, MAY 23. The visiting European Union Commissioner, Chris Patten, has a tough message for the Musharraf Government on tackling extremism and return to democracy. During his stay here, he minced no words in suggesting that the E.U. was ... 
No war plans on desk: BushBERLIN, MAY 23.Calling Saddam Hussein "a threat to civilisation itself," the U.S. President, George W. Bush, assured German leaders on Thursday that he does not seek war with Iraq but does want help keeping the Iraqi leader from forging alliances ... Political change only option: PPP ISLAMABAD, MAY 23. Amid reports that the Pakistan President, Pervez Musharraf, is planning to mend fences with the angry political leaders of the country, the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has reiterated that `political change' in Pakistan was ... Israeli Embassy in Paris gutted PARIS, MAY 23.A raging fire erupted at the Israeli Embassy in Paris early Thursday morning, destroying the elegant but aging building. There was no immediate indication that the blaze was caused by arson or an attack, French officials and the ... 'Russia must help end Indo-Pak. standoff' MOSCOW, MAY 23.Russia's regional bosses have urged the President, Vladimir Putin, to join hands with the United States and China to defuse the tension between India and Pakistan. The standoff in South Asia was discussed at Mr. Putin's meeting ... Other Stories
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