Saturday, April 18, 2009

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Communist leader Ahilya Rangnekar passes away
Veteran Communist leader Ahilya Rangnekar passed away in Mumbai on Sunday following a heart attack. She was 89.
Rangnekar died at her Matunga residence in central Mumbai, family sources said.
Strong 6.2 earthquake hits Indonesia: agency
A strong 6.2-magnitude quake struck in Indonesia's north Sulawesi province on Sunday but there were no reports of damage or injuries, the geophysics agency said.
Fire at Air India building A fire broke out on the 13th floor of the Air India headquarters building in south Mumbai in the wee hours of the morning, fire officials said.
Three dead in suspected US strike in Pakistan: officials
Three people were killed on Sunday in a suspected US missile attack targeting a militant hideout in Pakistan's tribal area bordering Afghanistan, officials said.
US family of five killed in apparent murder-suicide: police
A US man apparently murdered his wife and three small children before fatally shooting himself, police in the eastern state of Maryland said.
Venezuela's Chavez to restore ambassador in US
Hugo Chavez said that he is restoring Venezuela's ambassador in Washington, voicing hopes for a 'new era' in US relations after barely getting to know US President Barack Obama at a regional summit.
IGI's new departure terminal becomes operational
The new domestic departure terminal of the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi become operational this morning with the passengers of Guwahati-bound Indigo flight using the ultra-modern setup to board their plane.

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