Blast in Pak embassy in Kabul
Bomb exploded in the Pakistan embassy in Kabul on Monday morning but no one was injured, the Afghan Islamic Press (AIP) reported. The Pakistani embassy building in Kabul is located in the posh Charta Zay area of the city.



African drums, tears mark S Africa aids conference
Boom of hundreds of African drums and song marked the start of the continent's biggest AIDS conference on Sunday.



Fiji turmoil re-opens Indian exodus
Fiji's remarkable Indian population two letters can make all the difference. PR (Permanent Residency) is a much sought after stamp on their passport, giving them the right to live in Australia or New Zealand.



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