Bin Laden backing J-K ultras -- CIA
The Clinton administration has said the exiled Saudi terrorist Osama bin Laden is cultivating surrogates in Pakistan among other countries, and providing "substantial support" to extremist groups in Kashmir.



Chandrika Govt blamed for death threats to Lanka stars
Sri Lanka's top film and drama artists on Tuesday held President Chandrika Kumaratunga's government responsible for a series of attacks and death threats against stars who sang at Opposition rallies.



Two Iranian jets collide on ground, 10 burnt to death
Ten people were killed when an Iranair Airbus and a military transport plane collided on the ground on Wednesday at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport, the Islamic Republic News Agency reported.



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