The Indian Express -- General

Tuesday, December 16 1997

Iraq ready to bare more

Chief United Nations weapons inspector Richard Butler has said that Iraq is planning to give more information to the UN about its biological, chemical and nuclear programmes. Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz has reportedly promised Butler the information at a meeting later. The meeting was scheduled for Monday but the Iraqis asked for it to be brought forward.

Sharif govt unleashes offensive against Leghari

Alarmed by reports about former president Farooq Ahmed Leghari's plans to re-enter active politics, Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif government has launched an all out offensive. It has accused him of several misdeeds, including misuse of the highest office and contempt of court.

US Navy draws flak for ship breaks in India

The US Navy has come under attack for sending its old ships for breaking at South Asian yards, including "Alang" on Gujarat coast in India. Amidst reports that conditions prevailing at ship-breaking yards in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh were environmentally hazardous and harmful to workers, US Senator Barbara Mikulski has urged the Navy to stop sending old ships for breaking in these countries and ensure that similar operations in America are conducted under safe conditions.

Iraq ready to bare more

Globe Trotting -- 40 feared drowned as ship sinks

Kids play Catch-the-CM; Mahanta stumped

US Navy draws flak for ship breaks in India

Kremlin to legalise prostitution

Kalyan calls raise pulse rate

Sharif govt unleashes offensive against Leghari

Strike down Pre-School Act

Statescape -- Kanade takes over as new Cultural Affairs Secy

HC says no to relocation of industrial unit

ASEAN seeks help to halt currency slide

IPS officer alleges threat by minister