Tuesday, February 23, 1999
US welcomes move on bus diplomacy
The Clinton administration and Washington's army of proliferation experts, analysts and oracles have welcomed the rapid and unexpected confidence-building measures initiated by India and Pakistan especially with regard to nuclear and missile developments, saying it makes the volatile region a much safer place.
Bangla prepares for polls, Oppn for strike
As the opposition parties in Bangladesh gear up to enforce a three-day shut down beginning Tuesday to disrupt the nation-wide municipal polls, the independent Election Commission started sending troops and security forces to sensitive areas to beef up security for the February 23-25 elections.
Mobiles phones "inimical" to God's call -- Thais
Most Thais surveyed believe that Buddhist monks shouldn't own or use mobile phones, one of the most popular possessions in Thailand. Nearly 70% of the 1,683 people surveyed in Bangkok and surrounding provinces said it was inappropriate for monks to use mobile phones because they are worldly things.
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