February 09 News International

Thursday 09 February, 2012.

TOP STORY Arrest warrant issued for ex-Maldives president A Maldives court issued an arrest warrant on Thursday for former President Mohamed Nasheed, a day after his supporters rampaged in the capital and his claim of being ousted by a coup left unclear the stability of the fledging Indian Ocean democracy. HEADLINES Israel general strike enters second day  Half a million Israeli public and private sector workers were on general strike for a second day on Thursday, but media reported signs of an emerging agreement between unions and government. 24 dead in latest blitz on Syria's Homs: activists  At least 24 people were killed on Thursday in the latest government blitz on the besieged Syrian city of Homs, activists said, adding that some of the victims were burned beyond recognition. Letter to Swiss would end contempt proceedings against PM: SC Pakistan's Supreme Court has said contempt of court proceedings against PM Yousuf Raza Gilani would automatically end if the chief executive wrote a letter to Swiss authorities to reopen graft cases against Prez Asif Ali Zardari. Sarkozy advises against military strike on Iran  President Nicolas Sarkozy put his reputation as a stalwart friend of Israel on the line, warning that military action was no way to deal with nuclear- minded Iran at a dinner hosted by France's main Jewish group and his likely presidential election rival in the audience. AFRICA & SOUTH AMERICA ASIA PACIFIC EUROPE NORTH AMERICA SOUTH ASIA WEST ASIA

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