International Reporter cites the following Saturday highlights on world current affairs for its readers to have a bird's view on U.K., U.S., China, India, Israel, among others:

Rice cools down on Teheran
London - US Secretary of State Ms Condoleezza Rice today said an attack on Iran over its nuclear programme is "not on the agenda at this point". "We have many diplomatic tools still at our disposal and we intend to pursue them fully," she said after a meeting with British Foreign Secretary Mr Jack Straw. She warned that Iran must not "use the cover" of civilian nuclear power development "to sustain a programme that can lead to a nuclear weapon" lights on Saturday.

UN orders action against officials named in Volcker report:
United Nations,: UN has ordered disciplinary action against the head of the oil-for-food programme for Iraq after an Independent inquiry named him for currying favour from the erstwhile Saddam Hussein regime and receiving a series of unusual cash payments.

Nepal's new govt pledges crackdown on corruption, good governance
KATHMANDU (AFP) - Nepal's new government vowed to crack down on corruption and ensure good governance but said multi-party democracy will only be restored and elections held once it has defeated Maoist rebels.

EC may order repolling in 1000 booths in Bihar (India)
Patna: The Election Commission might order repolling in 1000 booths of 64 assembly constituencies in a dozen districts of Bihar that went to the hustings in the first phase on February 3 following the recommendation by returning officers.

Pope may make broadcast from hospital this weekend
Pope John Paul II began a fourth day in hospital where the Vatican says he is continuing to recover from an acute respiratory infection, but doubts continue about his real state of health. Doctors at Rome's Gemelli hospital have yet to give the go-ahead for the 84-year-old pontiff to address pilgrims in St Peter's Square on Sunday either via audio or video link from his hospital room.

BJP plans country-wide protests on Goa
New Delhi -The BJP on Friday decided to enlist the support of its alliance partners in launching a nationwide agitation against Goa governor SC Jamir's move to dismiss the Manohar Parrikar government, minutes after it had won the confidence motion and swear in a Congress government in its place.

Alcohol as harmful as smoking, study warns
LONDON - Alcohol causes almost as many deaths and disabilities worldwide as smoking or high-blood pressure, a study warns. In this week's issue of the British medical journal The Lancet, an international team of researchers points out that alcohol is linked to more than 60 different medical conditions.

Middle East, Palestinians Seek Wider Prisoner Release by Israel
Ramallah, West Bank, Palestinians urged Israel on Friday to expand a prisoner release to ensure the success of a summit both sides hope will result in a formal declaration to end violence.

Space agency slated for Beagle 2 blunders
The European Space Agency should not have gone ahead with Britain's ill-fated Beagle 2 Mars lander because the project was underfunded and had an inadequate management structure, an official commission of inquiry reported yesterday.