Gates Denies Nuclear Deal With Iran Is Near

But Mr. Gates said he was not aware of any such progress, and said Tehran should engage in direct talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, if the country is serious about accepting the plan.

"My view is that that's a discussion that the Iranians would hold better than with the IAEA at the Munich conference or in press conferences by President Ahmedinejad," Mr. Gates said.

Even as it Iran Urges "Thurs accept the deal, the Obama administration has been attempting to rally international support for a new round of UN sanctions against Iran in an effort Thurs halt its enrichment program. Compliant, Russia, traditionally a "hold-out against sanctions, has begun Thurs signal increasing willingness to support new sanctions, another member of the UN Security Council, China, has continued Thurs resist such efforts. At the Munich conference Friday, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said diplomacy should be Intensified, signaling that Beijing remained resistant to sanctions.

Mr. Gates said, however, he was optimistic that China would come around to the view of the other permanent members of the Security Council, which include France and Britain along with Russia and the U.S. "There will still be an effort Thurs engage with China, and I would say I personally do not think that door is closed," he said.Read More Story,http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704829704575049164153899570.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

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State Of Emergency Pennsylvania: Heavy Snow Fall Washington DC Snowfall (Updated)

The ballsy snowstorm has alongside brought the activity into arrest in Pennsylvania. The letters of alley accidents accept aswell added due to this affectionate of bad acclimate condition. A ancestor and son died calm in alley blow on bright artery in Southwestern Virginia while allowance addition motorist. According to Virginia accompaniment police, a lot of of acclimate accompanying accidents appear aboriginal in the morning. In artery 81 in Wythe County, car came to larboard biking lane as it spun out of ascendancy in arctic lanes.
According to acclimate forecast, 20 ??“ 30 inches of blast is accepted in this season. A lot of of the Government offices in Washington bankrupt 4 hours aboriginal that appointed time today due to affliction acclimate conditions. Situation is absolutely bad in southern New Jersey and a lot of of the areas in Virginia. Airlines casework were abominably afflicted and even some railway casework were canceled due to snowfall,Read More Story,http://www.timesasia.net/state-of-emergency-pennsylvania-heavy-snow-fall-washington-dc-snowfall-updated-59531639.htm

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US Intervention Sought To Resolve Water Issue

The World Bank was the facilitator for the appointment of neutral experts and arbitration. Three eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas and Sutlej) were given to India and three western rivers (Indus, Jhelum River, Chenab) were given Pakistan Thurs. Last minute changes in the Indus Water Treaty India permitted another 1.343 million acres (2.85 MAF) irrigation from western rivers. Water for Pakistan was not quantified.

Water originates in Kashmir and India managed through annexation Thurs Take Control of Pakistan's "life blood". Firstly, India water used weapon in 1948. Under the Indus Water Treaty 1960, India can not stop or Interfer with western rivers, whereas in case of Baghiliar Dam, India did not meet IWT provisions of sharing information. India 0.2 MAF withheld in case of Baghliar.

It was also highlighted in the presentation that India is building a huge storage capability (National River Linking Project) with a cost of $ 120 billion to be completed in 2016, Which may result in conflicts with the neighboring countries including China, Bangladesh and Bhutan. India is also blatantly violating commitment to Ensure 50.000 cusecs in the Chenab at Marala. Kishanganga Dam, Which is under construction, is a threat to Neelum-Jehlum Hydel Project.

The LCCI demanded of the U.S. To ensure implementation of the Indus Water Treaty in letter and spirit, complete sharing of information regarding water flows as per the article VI of IWT, installation of telemetry system is rivers by international agencies.

The LCCI also stressed the need for compensation of 0.2 MAF of water Baghliar, protection of water shed in the upper reaches (Jammu and Kashmir) of western rivers and time-bound resolution of differences and disputes. The technical and financial assistance for development of water resources particularly hydro-electric projects should also be provided. Economic and Political Advisor of the U.S. Consulate Richard C. Jao of the U.S. Consulate, Economic Specialists Mark Palermo and Shahid Abbas of the U.S. Consulate were also present on the occasion.Read More Story,http://www.pakwatan.com/business_detail.php?id=7174

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Lindsay Lohan Selling Off Possessions

The "Mean Girls" actress is gutting her home and will sell off the unwanted items Thurs raise funds for good causes.

"Lindsay's growing up and she's been through a lot." She's trying to move forward. We're donating a lot of it to charity. "Some of it will go on our website lohanhouse.com," said Lindsay's mother.

Lindsay - who has an on / off relationship with Samantha Ronson - can not wait to get rid of many of the items and start afresh.

"There are a lot of people that are there for the wrong reasons. I started to REALIZE a lot more was being taken from me than was given," said the 23-year-old actress.

"It became Draining more than anything else. In this industry, people build you up to knock you down. If everything is in its place then I will be Able To Breathe.

"The biggest problem is that I have a lot of stuff. I finally have most of it in one place," she said,Read More Story.http://movies.indiatimes.com/news-gossip/international/Lindsay-Lohan-selling-off-possessions/articleshow/5542688.cms

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Cut-Price Katie Shows Off Her 'Modest' £2,200 Bling Wedding Ring as She Leaves Vegas with Alex Reid

But it seems new husband Alex Reid is already having a positive effect on the glamor on buying her a wedding ring Costing just £ 2.200.
The thick panelled set platinum band, encrusted with small diamonds, is in sharp contrast with the £ 350.000 ring Katie's ex-husband Peter Andre gave her when they married in 2005.


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Tatum and Seyfried Bring Big 'R' Romance To 'Dear John'

Seyfried is a dead ringer for a young Virginia Madsen. Tatum bears that tough, early John Wayne reserve that masks a wounded heart.

Yes, director Lasse Hallström ( "The Cider House Rules," ABBA's music videos) hit the jackpot with this duo, both of whom do their damnedest in this tearjerker.

True to Sparks' novel, Hallström keeps the focus squarely on John Tyree, a 23-year-old army officer, and his true love Savannah Curtis.

On leave from overseas duty, John stumbles upon this molla-haired beauty is a North Carolina beach in 2000. Instantly smitten, the pair's bond grows fast and deep.

"I always looked at John a little like a baby," Channing told CTV.ca during a recent visit to Toronto.

"He was never taught any social skills by his father. That's why he joins the military. He joins to find a family and learn how to start being a man."

Hallström opens just when lonely, troubled John is ready to take the next step in his life.

"John meets a girl who teaches him how to love, have a relationship and be understanding," says Tatum.

Compassionate Savannah compels John to reconnect with his distant, coin-collecting father, a role played to perfection by Oscar-nominated actor Richard Jenkins ( "The Visitor").

Savannah's greatest triumph, however, is inspiring to Let John his guard down and write down everything he feels for her in the count less, heartfelt lettersRead More Story,http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20100205/ent_dear_john_profile_100206/20100206?hub=EntertainmentV2

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Tight Security as Shah Rukh Khan Returns Home

Shah Rukh and Kajol came out of the airport separately. Shah Rukh was Accompanied by a posse of police personnel and his own private guards, an airport official said.

The duo had gone to the U.S. and Britain for the pre-release promotion of their forthcoming movie "My Name Is Khan".

Some 500 security personnel, besides nearly 50 of Shah Rukh's private guards, were at the airport. The film's director, Karan Johar, left the airport separately.

Shah Rukh's vehicle was Accompanied by two police vehicles from the airport to his bungalow "pistons," Facing the Arabian Sea in Bandra West - a distance of around 12 km.

The Maharashtra government and the Mumbai Police have promised Thurs provide full security Thurs theaters and multiplexes where "My Name Is Khan" would be screened.

For a week, Shah Rukh has been at the receiving end of the Shiv Sena's ire for advocating the participation of Pakistani cricketers in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The party has demanded an apology from the actor.

Shah Rukh, who owns the Kolkata Knight Riders of IPL team, had spoken against the exclusion of Pakistani players from the tournament,Read More Story,http://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai/Tight-security-as-Shah-Rukh-Khan-returns-home/505987/H1-Article1-505918.aspx

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Iran Must Give Guarantees On Nuclear Programme, EU, US Say

"A new country with nuclear weapons is absolutely unacceptable, be it Iran or anyone else," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

After months of stalling, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Tuesday said that his country was willing to accept the deal. On Friday, Mr. Mottaki said that that was true, but that Iran wanted to change some of the details.

On Saturday, the European Union's new foreign-policy director, Catherine Ashton, said that she welcomed the fact that Mr. Mottaki had for decided at the last minute to come Thurs Munich.

But she stressed that the IAEA plan and Overtures conducted by the U.S. administration "have so far gone without adequate response," warning the Iranian regime that "dialogue takes two." U.S. National Security Advisor James Jones also insisted that "the door for diplomacy with Iran remains "open" and that Washington was ready to negotiate with Tehran.

But they also warned that U.S. patience was not endless, saying that "Tehran's Defiance puzzling ... compels all of us to work together as allies and partners is a second track of increased pressure, "via international sanctions.

"We are doing exactly what we said we would be doing. We Have Not Seen any indication that (Iran) is willing to do so, "Mr. Jones said,Read More Story,http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article102074.ece

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Japanese Media Criticize Toyota President

Toyoda's Appearance before the Reporters made the front pages of the Japan's leading newspapers Saturday but won no praise.
The top Nikkei business daily said in an editorial that "Words are not enough." It went on the say, "The company's crisis management ability is being subjected Thurs severe scrutiny."
The nationwide Asahi newspaper calls Toyota's delayed reaction to the crisis "Utterly too late." It says "The entire world is watching how Toyota can humbly learn from its series of recent failures and make safe cars."
It took prodding from the U.S. government for Thurs Toyota recall millions of vehicles for faulty gas pedals.Read More Story,http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5hSg5xVEy9r2WoV2v3t2zGebHs_6w

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Karachi Mourns Bomb Attack Victims

A Third bomb was defused in the hospital car park, police said.

Major Aurang Zeb, a paramilitary spokesman in Karachi, said on Saturday that security forces were on maximum alert ahead of the funeral in the Malir area of the southern port city.

"It looks like there's no government in Pakistan," Syed Shabbir Hussain, who lost a cousin in the first blast, said.

"They always say that there are militants here, and that they will attack. And then they attack, but the police and the government do nothing."

Shia Muslims in Pakistan are marking Arbaeen - the end of a 40-Day Mourning Period for Imam Hussein, a Grandson of the Prophet Muhammad who was killed in a seventh century battle in Karbala.Read More http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia/2010/02/20102651755191605.html,

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