Clinton bans logging, roads in forest areas
Rounding out his environmental legacy, President Bill Clinton on Friday declared a ban on logging and new roads on nearly 60 million acres of US forest land despite sharp protests from western politicians and loggers.



Pak politicians against amending Constitution
Various political parties in Pakistan have strongly opposed that the military regime's move to amend the constitution to transfer powers from the centre to provinces saying that the government has no legal or moral authority to do so.



Thai ruling party concedes defeat in polls
Thailand's ruling Democrats conceded defeat in general elections today after exit polls showed a political party led by a scandal-tainted tycoon was sailing to an easy victory.



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