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Karachi, Lahore, Pakistan, Nov. 18: Just one policeman guarded the family home of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto in Karachi today. Bhutto, who arrived in Karachi on November 17, vowed to continue her political struggle to unite opposition parties against the emergency rule imposed by military ruler President Pervez Musharraf. Meanwhile, U.S. envoy John Negroponte, today said that he had urged Musharraf to end emergency rule, as it was "not compatible" with free and fair elections.
Former Pak Prez Musharraf arrested in Bugti murder case
Former Pakistan President, Pervez Musharraf was formally arrested by a Balochistan Police team in the Akbar Bugti murder case, on Thursday. An anti-terrorist court hereby ordered a two-week judicial remand for the former military ruler, following which Musharraf will remain at his farmhouse at Chak Shahzad, in Islamabad for the duration of the remand.
US-China agree 'to greater openness' in ties
President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed "to greater openness" during a two-day informal summit meeting. Obama and Xi had wide-ranging talks, including a 50-minute chat outdoors, to conclude a get-to-know-you visit that had both parties agreeing to cooperate in trade, economy, investments and energy.
Japan PM tells AFP Abenomics is 'the only way'
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says his economic policies are "the only way" to rein in Japan's huge public debts and spur growth in the world's third-biggest economy, in an exclusive AFP interview.
Aung San Suu Kyi says she wants to run for president
Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi declares her intention to run for president and says she will work for the constitution to be amended, in an interview with the BBC.