Posted by: krsna on: February 19, 2006
The lethal H5N1 strain of bird flu continues to spread, with India, France, and Iran confirming cases.
I was shocked to hear this news yesterday on NDTV. First cases of this are found to be in Maharasthra.
More on this here
Posted by: krsna on: February 19, 2006
A protest rally of the Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) in the Charminar area against the publication of derogatory cartoons of Prophet Muhammed turned violent on Friday. The rally did not have police permission, and the police did not anticipate the sudden outbreak of violence.
Six persons, including a police official, were injured as protesters stoned and damaged [...]