World Highlights
MIL/Agencies, Jan 20, 2005. Special Correspondent
International Reporter cites the following Thursday highlights on world current affairs for its readers to have a bird's view on U.K., U.S., China, India, Israel, among others:
Bush to start ambitious second term
US President George W. Bush takes the oath of office to begin a second term in which he plans to push an aggressive domestic agenda while seeking an elusive peace in Iraq and fighting the war on the terrorism.
Rice's Confirmation By US Senate Delayed
The confirmation by the US Senate of Condoleezza Rice as secretary of state, expected to take place today, has been delayed.
Ukraine Liberal Yushchenko to Take Power on Sunday
Liberal Viktor Yushchenko, who won last month's presidential election re-run, will be sworn in as Ukraine's new president Sunday, ending weeks of political turmoil in the ex-Soviet state.
Gaza gropes toward ceasefire
Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas's pledge to halt militant attacks on Israelis will soon meet its first test, as his top commander announced yesterday that Palestinian security forces will be deployed near Gaza's borders with Israel "within two days."
SAP buys PeopleSoft support provider to combat Oracle
One day after US ERP giant Oracle announced its plan after purchasing PeopleSoft, its main existing rival, Germany company SAP announced Wednesday its acquisition of TomorrowNow, a service provider to about 100 companies that use programs from SAP, PeopleSoft and JD Edwards, to try to grab PeopleSoft clients.
Holcim bids for Indian steelmaker ACC
Holcim, the world's second-largest cement maker, has launched an audacious bid to acquire Associated Cement, India's largest cement manufacturer.
Titan: The New World
This past weekend, one of the most dramatic space missions ever gave us the first peek at the most mysterious world in our solar system. It's a body with an atmosphere, weather and much the same chemistry that gave rise to life here on Earth. Scientists believe it may be Earth's closest relative in the known universe.
3 British Soldiers Court-Martialed on Charges of Iraq Prisoner Abuse Similar to U.S. Cases
Since their forces joined the American-led invasion of Iraq almost two years ago, British commanders and politicians have liked to depict their troops as less combative, less abrasive and less trigger-happy in dealing with local populations than their American counterparts.
After spy, terrorist held in CP
New Delhi: Two days after a Pakistani spy was arrested, the Delhi Police nabbed another alleged terrorist from CP on Wednesday. Coming close to the Republic Day, the arrest was made after a military intelligence input.
Chile keen to widen eco ties with India
New Delhi: Chile President Ricardo Lagos today said his country was keen to develop economic relations with India. ''We also want to expand ties with India in agriculture, culture and various other fields,'' he said, talking to reporters at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan after he was accorded a ceremonial welcome on his five-day State visit to India.
Airline passengers still being served contaminated water: EPA:
Washington : Airline passengers are still being served contaminated water despite an earlier warning, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revealed.
Indonesian Tsunami Toll Is at 172,000, Ministry Says (Update2)
Indonesia's death toll from the Dec. 26 earthquake and tsunami is more than 172,000, almost 50 percent higher than the previous official count, according to the country's Home Affairs Ministry.
Bird flu on the rise in Vietnam:
London : Bird flu is said to be spreading again in Vietnam - from the south to the central and northern parts of the country.
Afghan Warlord Escapes Suicide Bomb Attack
A suicide bomber blew himself up in northern Afghanistan on Thursday wounding two people, but the apparent target of the attack, ethnic Uzbek warlord Abdul Rashid Dostum, escaped unhurt, his aides said.
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