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Police aggressively handle low-level crimes to boost SF’s image as international tourist spot

SF police, new chief tackle quality of life crimes

Judges say Berlusconi trial goes on despite conviction overturned for British lawyer

Berlusconi corruption trial to continue

MILAN — A panel of judges ruled Saturday that Premier Silvio Berlusconi’s trial on corruption charges will continue, despite a ruling by Italy’s highest appellate court that overturned the conviction of the lawyer the Italian leader allegedly bribed.

US condoles death of Indians in Kabul blasts

NEW DELHI - The US Saturday condoled the death of six Indians in a series of blasts in Kabul.

Sentencing delayed for Scott Roeder, convicted killer of Kansas abortion provider

Sentencing delayed for abortion provider’s killer

President attends poignant tribute for Indians killed in Kabul

NEW DELHI - With the headlights of military trucks illuminating the area and President Pratibha Patil looking on solemnly, six tricolour-draped coffins carrying the bodies of the Indians killed in the Kabul blasts were offloaded from a special air force aircraft that flew them here Saturday.

Iran’s opposition leader _ in strongest criticism yet _ says dictatorial “cult” ruling Iran

Opposition leader: Dictatorial “cult” rules Iran

Ensure security to Indians, PM to Karzai as bodies arrive (Roundup)

NEW DELHI - India Saturday asked Afghanistan to “ensure full security” to Indians working in that country even as the bodies of six Indians, including two major-rank army officers, killed in a terror attack in Kabul Friday were brought back here in the evening.

European countries show little interest in following trail of Dubai killers

Europe wary of following Dubai killers’ trail

Bodies of six Indians killed in Kabul brought back (Second lead)

NEW DELHI - A special India Air Force plane carrying the bodies of six Indians killed in the Kabul terror attack arrived Saturday evening here, where President Pratibha Patil attended the wreath-laying ceremony.

Went to Kabul to earn for daughter’s marriage, his body arrived instead

NEW DELHI - He went to Kabul to perform and earn some good money for his eldest daughter’s marriage, but little did Delhi-based tabla player Nawab Khan know that it would be his last journey. Khan is one of the Indians who died in the Kabul terror attack Friday.

Jammu man’s body to be brought back from Kabul Sunday

JAMMU - The body of a Jammu citizen who was killed in Friday’s blast in Kabul that claimed the lives of 17 people, including nine Indians, will be brought to this Jammu and Kashmir winter capital Sunday.

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Bodies of Indians killed in Kabul attacks arrive in Delhi

NEW DELHI - An Indian Air Force plane Saturday evening brought back the bodies of the Indians killed in the Kabul attacks.

Mozambique’s ex-transport minister sentenced to 20 years in prison in corruption case

Ex-Mozambique minister sentenced to 20 years

Four killed in Pakistan suicide attack

ISLAMABAD - Four people, including two policemen, were killed and 23 injured Saturday in a suicide attack on a police station in Pakistan’s restive North West Frontier Province, police said.

India, Saudi to share information on terrorist movement, arms, drugs

RIYADH - Security and counter-terrorism measures will get top priority during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to Saudi Arabia, says India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Talmiz Ahmad.

EU naval force: Ransom drop made for Greek-owned carrier seized by pirates 2 months ago

Ransom drop made for Greek ship seized by pirates

Naga rebel leader Muivah arriving in India Sunday

DIMAPUR - Thuingaleng Muivah, general secretary of the rebel group National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), arrives in New Delhi Sunday to carry forward the stalled Naga peace talks, union home secretary Gopal Krishna Pillai said here Saturday.

Eight killed in Afghanistan clash

KABUL - Eight people, including three soldiers, were killed in a clash between security forces and Taliban militants in Afghanistan’s northern Kunduz province, authorities said Saturday.

Wash. teacher killed outside elementary school before classes; deputy shoots suspect

Wash. teacher killed outside school before classes

11 killed in militant attack in Philippines

ZAMBOANGA CITY - At least 11 people including 10 civilians were killed and several injured Saturday when Muslim militants attacked a village in southern Philippines, a provincial police chief said.

Indian doctors in Kabul serve despite uncertainty: PM

NEW DELHI - Saying the Indian Medical Mission was devoted to serving in Afghanistan despite uncertainty, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday expressed condolence to the families of Indian medical professionals who lost their lives or were injured in the Kabul terror attack a day earlier.

Jails installing eye-scanning equipment to stop inmates from bluffing their way to freedom

Iris scans may prevent mistaken release of inmates

Karzai calls up PM, promises probe into terror attack

NEW DELHI - Afghan President Hamid Karzai Saturday called up Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and promised a “full investigation” into the terror attack in Kabul that killed 17 people, including nine Indians.

3 killed in suicide blast in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD - At least three people, including two policemen, were killed and 23 injured Saturday in a suicide attack at a police station in Pakistan’s restive North West Frontier Province, police said Saturday.

Pune terror blast toll climbs to 17

PUNE - The toll in the Feb 13 German Bakery blast has risen to 17 with a 23-year-old woman from Ambala succumbing to her injuries, police said. Her body was handed over to her relatives Saturday afternoon.

Suicide car bomber attacks police station in NW Pakistan, killing 4 and wounding dozens

Pakistan suicide attack kills 4, wounds dozens

Indian sends aircraft to Kabul to bring back bodies

NEW DELHI - A special aircraft was sent to Kabul Saturday to bring back the bodies of nine Indians, including two major-rank army officers, who were killed in terror attacks in the Afghan capital.

Jails housing Maoists to have mobile phone jammers

RAIPUR - In a bid to suffocate plots of possible jail breaks by arrested Maoists, mobile phone jammers will be installed at seven jails in Chhattisgarh.

Militants kill 13 in Philippines

ZAMBOANGA CITY - Thirteen people were killed and several injured Saturday when Muslim militants attacked a village in southern Philippines, a provincial police chief said.

Suicide car bomber attacks police station in NW Pakistan, killing 3 and wounding dozens

Pakistan suicide attack kills 3, wounds dozens