| Peace
talks will continue says Israel |
Jerusalem,
Mar 9:
Israeli-Palestinian peace talks will proceed this week despite
a shooting attack at a Jerusalem religious seminary that killed
eight Israelis, Israeli officials said. Police across the country
were on alert Sunday for possible additional attacks, and security
was high in public areas and at schools.
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| Chan
honours late parents in Aussie |
Canberra,
Mar 9:
Hong Kong-born action film star Jackie Chan paid tribute to
his late parents and his Australian roots on Sunday by funding
a new science education centre at the country's top cancer research
institution.
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| Spain
goes to polls |
Madrid,
Mar 9:
Voting got under way in Spain`s general election on Sunday,
a ballot expected to return the ruling Socialists to power,
though again short of an absolute majority after a tough campaign
focused on a flagging economy.
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| Mahathir
demands Badawi's resignation |
Kuala
lumpur, Mar 9:
Malaysia's former leader Mahathir Mohamad on Sunday urged his
successor to resign in the wake of stunning election losses,
and apologized for hand-picking him in 2003 to lead the country.
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