January 13 News international

Friday 13 January, 2012.

TOP STORY I have no need for vote of confidence, says Gilani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday said he would not seek a vote of confidence from parliament against the backdrop of an escalating row with the judiciary and military as his government did not want any clash between state institutions. HEADLINES Pak Crisis: Zardari cuts short Dubai visit, returns to Pak Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari cut short his Dubai visit and returned home on Friday amidst crisis, according to reports. US hopes Pak would resolve internal issues in just manner  The US on Friday said it wanted Pakistan to resolve its internal issues in a manner that upholds the country's law and constitution, while asserting its commitment to a democratically-elected government. Presidential elections: Obama warns of tough race  Barack Obama, who came to power riding a wave in 2008, has cautioned his supporters that four years later it is not going to be the same and warned donors of a close race in the November 2012 presidential elections. Myanmar government and Karen rebels sign ceasefire  Myanmar's government and one of the country's most prominent ethnic rebel groups signed a ceasefire today after decades of fighting, the latest in the country's apparent bids to reform. AFRICA & SOUTH AMERICA ASIA PACIFIC EUROPE NORTH AMERICA SOUTH ASIA WEST ASIA

OTHER TOP STORIES China develops largest propellant tank for space vehicles  Zardari ready to resign and call early elections: Report