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Recession damming money for water
An already under-funded sector vital to growth, says World Bank

Singapore to simulate 26/11
SINGAPORE: Singapore will conduct a simulated anti-terror exercise, “based on a terrorist scenario similar to that of the [recent] Mumbai attacks.” Announcing this, Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng on Tuesday ...

Army at Iranapalai junction
COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan military on Tuesday claimed troops engaged in the final phase of “offensive to free entire country from LTTE” had marked a decisive milestone by reaching the Iranapalai junction. The Defence Ministry ...

Britain consults Hindu, Muslim groups on poverty
LONDON: The British government on Tuesday held consultations with representatives of the country’s Hindu and Muslim communities on how they can help in delivering its development goals in Third World countries, including ...

U.S. shoots down Iranian drone
BAGHDAD: U.S. jets shot down an Iranian unmanned surveillance aircraft last month over Iraqi territory about 100 km north-east of Baghdad, said the U.S. military. A U.S. statement said the Ababil 3 was tracked for more than an hour ...

Madagascar: power handed over to military
ANTANANARIVO: Madagascar’s President handed over power on Tuesday — but not to the rival who plunged this Indian Ocean island nation into weeks of turmoil with his bid for power. In a radio address Tuesday, President Marc ...

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