International News of June 19, 2008
2008-06-19 13:57:53 (GMT) (Caymanmama.com - World News News)International news of June 19, 2008
4 helicopter engines worth $13.2 million dollars missing in Afghanistan
Preachers of human rights turn abusers of human rights
Israel interested in resuming peace talk with Lebanon
US President pushes for lifting ban on offshore oil drilling
Soaring fuel price forces change is lifestyle
4 helicopter engines worth $13.2 million dollars missing in Afghanistan
Kabul: 4 US helicopters engines worth US $ 13.2 million dollars went missing while they were being transported through a Pakistani trucking company. The engines were being transported Fort Bragg from Bagram. The exact location where the truck went missing cannot be ascertained.
Preachers of human rights turn abusers of humans
Washington: (AP) The tactics used by the US military to interrogate detainees of Iraq war void all human right laws. The prisoners of Guantanamo Bay have been sexually and physically abused, tortured and humiliated to an extent that are now suffering from post traumatic stress and physical injuries.
Israel interested in resuming peace talk with Lebanon
Jerusalem (Reuters) The spokesman of the Israeli Prime Minister said that the country is interested in beginning peace discussion with Lebanon.
US President pushes for lifting ban on offshore drilling
Washington (Reuters): The rising prices of oil have forced the US President to urge congress to lift the ban from overseas oil drilling. Drilling ban in the US federal lands off the US coast has been banned by the congressional hold and Presidential executive order.
The lifting of the ban would result in the production of 18 billion barrels that would meet 2 ½ years requirement of the country.
Soaring fuel price forces change is lifestyle
Washington (Reuters): The fuel prices have resulted in triggering the change in life pattern of many US citizens. While some have dropped the idea of going on vacation, others have decided to eat out less. People are also thinking of relocating as per the work places to help them drive less.
For more details on the above international news visit: http://www.dawn.com/2008/06/19/int.htm
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