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Eight Nato oil tankers destroyed in blast Updated at: 0742 PST,  Wednesday, June 08, 2011 PESHAWAR: At least eight tankers, supplying oil to Nato in Afghanistan, were completely destroyed in a blast in Khyber Agency, Geo News reported.According to Khasadar force, the oil tankers were parked near Torkham border in Khyber Agency when blast occurred. The blast caused a huge fire which engulfed oil tankers, resulting eight tankers were completely destroyed.No loss of life has been reported in the incident.

US senator wants 15,000 troops out of Afghanistan Updated at: 0755 PST,  Wednesday, June 08, 2011  WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama should withdraw a minimum of 15,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2011, the chairman of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee said on Tuesday. "At least 15,000 by the end of this year. That's what I think would be considered significant," Senator Carl Levin, a Democrat, told reporters outside the Senate. Obama said on Monday he will soon announce his decision on how many U.S. troops to with .... Full Story

Oil mixed in Asia ahead of OPEC meeting Updated at: 0803 PST,  Wednesday, June 08, 2011  SINGAPORE: Oil was mixed in Asian trade Wednesday ahead of an OPEC ministerial meeting due to take place later in Vienna, analysts said. New York's main contract, light sweet crude for July delivery, gained seven cents to $99.16 a barrel and Brent North Sea crude for July delivery lost 48 cents to $116.30.The 12-nation Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is expected to discuss whether the oil cartel should raise production .... Full Story

Sri Lanka hold out for draw after Cook ton Updated at: 0002 PST,  Wednesday, June 08, 2011  LONDON: Alastair Cook scored his third century in four Test innings but England had to settle for a draw in the second match of their series against Sri Lanka at Lord's here Tuesday. Sri Lanka, set an imposing victory target of 343, finished on 127 for three with 15 overs left on the fifth and final day -- the earliest the sides could agree a draw. This result left England 1-0 up heading into the third and final Test at the Rose Bowl starti .... Full Story

Shilpa Shetty today turns 36 Updated at: 1144 PST,  Wednesday, June 08, 2011  MUMBAI: Globally known Bolloywood sexy diva Shilpa Shetty is celebrating her 36th birthday today.Shilpa Shetty coming from Manglore city of Karnatka, an Indian state started her showbiz career at sweet 16. Following her role as co-actress in ‘Bazigar’ and central role in ‘Aag’ in the nineties, Shilpa got her first breakthrough with Akshay Kumar in the hit film ‘Khilari tu Anari’.Shilpa Shetty shot fame in the UK after she won the celebrity Big Br .... Full Story

'2693 HIV reported cases in Punjab' Updated at: 1747 PST,  Tuesday, June 07, 2011  LAHORE: Secretary Health Punjab Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan has directed special attention to treatment as well as counseling of registered HIV/AIDS patients in Punjab.He directed that vigorous awareness campaign should be launched with the collaboration of NGOs and civil society regarding prevention of this disease.The health secretary was presiding over a meeting to review the one year programme of Provincial AIDS Control Programme. Deputy Secretary .... Full Story

Dancing police cop in Philippine
Updated at: 0516 PST,  Wednesday, June 08, 2011

 MANILA: A 54-year-old Filipino traffic officer has become a street sensation as he delights drivers and pedestrians with his unique dance moves when directing traffic in Metro Manila.Ramiro is an ordinary traffic police working on the crossing of Edessa Street and Macapagal Street in Pasay City, he is now famous among traffic police in the area. Waving his hands for drivers to pass through, rotating his body while observing the vehicles passing, .... Full Story