Embassy blasts planned in Pak, claims Islamic faction
An Islamic umbrella group presided over by Saudi dissident Ossama Bin Laden resolved to hit US interests worldwide in a June meeting in Pakistan, a London-based Islamic faction has told AFP.

Treasure hunters vandalising Sri Lankan historical sites
A priceless painting that adorned the walls of the President's House in Sri Lanka recently surfaced at a well-known London auction house, leading to the discovery that several other valuable objects of art are also missing, not only from the palace but also the prime minister's official home.

Bangladesh to send details on Chetia
A bangladeshi court has granted permission to the authorities here to send recent photographs and thumb impressions of arrested United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) general secretary Anup Chetia to India through Interpol.

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