”Peoples Democratic Party” News

Poll protesters hurt in Kashmir teargas firing

SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) – At least 30 people were injured when Indian police in Kashmir's main city fired teargas shells on Friday to disperse thousands of Muslims protesting the 05 21 2009 2:42PM (...more)

Kashmir poll turnout 'a victory for democracy': Indian PM

SRINAGAR (AFP) – Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called the higher than expected turnout in elections in disputed Kashmir a "vote for democracy" Sunday, as results showed no one party dominated
12 29 2008 4:28AM (...more)

Kashmir poll turnout a victory for democracy: Indian PM

SRINAGAR (AFP) – Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called the higher than expected turnout in elections in disputed Kashmir a "vote for democracy" Sunday, as early counting showed no one party
12 29 2008 2:03AM (...more)

Niger protests to Nigeria at 'mercenaries' charge

NIAMEY (AFP) – Niger has officially protested to neighbouring Nigeria following accusations that it allowed "mercenaries" to take part in sectarian clashes that left hundreds dead, the foreign ministry said Thursday.
12 8 2008 1:04AM (...more)

Niger 'mercenaries' held over riots in Nigeria: official

JOS, Nigeria (AFP) – Authorities in a Nigerian state rocked by sectarian clashes that left hundreds dead at the weekend announced the arrest on Tuesday of 16 "mercenaries" from neighbouring Niger . Nuhu Gagara, commissioner
12 7 2008 4:55AM (...more)

Nigerian army takes over riot city

JOS, Nigeria (AFP) – The Nigerian army took over the stricken city of Jos on Sunday to enforce calm after two days of Muslim-Christian clashes that left hundreds dead. "The situation this morning is gradually returning to normal. There have not been any cases this morning
12 6 2008 7:58PM (...more)

Despite land deal, Kashmir plans more protests

SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) - Sporadic clashes broke out in Muslim-majority Indian Kashmir on Monday as anger festered against a deal with Hindu groups to resolve a land dispute that has paralysed and polarised the state.
09 2 2008 9:09AM (...more)

Nigeria court jails aide to ex-leader Obasanjo

LAGOS (AFP) – A key member of Nigeria's ruling party and close associate of former president Olusegun Obasanjo has been sentenced to a total of 28 years in jail for corruption, the prosecution said on
10 30 2009 5:01AM (...more)

Nigeria's ruling party says president fit to rule

ABUJA (AFP) – Nigeria's ruling party said Thursday that President Umaru Yar'Adua , undergoing treatment in Saudi Arabia , for a 12 15 2009 11:32PM (...more)

Final verdict Friday on contested Nigerian election

LAGOS (AFP) – Nigeria's Supreme Court will on Friday deliver a final judgement in an appeal by two opposition candidates seeking to overturn the election
12 12 2008 6:06AM (...more)