February 06 News International

Monday 06 February, 2012.

TOP STORY Pakistan cannot afford war over Kashmir: Gilani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani wledged that the Kashmir issue would have to be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy as Pakistan "cannot afford wars" in the 21st century. HEADLINES 44 killed in Philippine earthquake  At least 44 people, including school children were killed on Monday after a severe 6.8 magnitude quake hit the third-largest island in the Philippines and causing buildings to collapse and shutting down power supply. Pak SC suspends election of 28 lawmakers  Pakistan's Supreme Court on Monday, including three ministers, elected under an incomplete Election Commission, reflecting the continuing tensions between the government and the judiciary. No Israel decision on attacking Iran: Obama  United States President Barack Obama has said that Israel has not made a decision yet on attacking Iran's nuclear installations, noting that he still prefers to use diplomacy. 12 killed as Syrian forces bombard Homs: activists  Syrian forces launched a fresh bombardment of powderkeg city Homs at dawn on Monday, killing at least 12 people and wounding many more, activists and correspondents said. AFRICA & SOUTH AMERICA ASIA PACIFIC EUROPE NORTH AMERICA SOUTH ASIA WEST ASIA

OTHER TOP STORIES 6.8 quake in Philippines kills 5, buries homes  11 dead as Dominican migrant boat capsizes