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Thursday 24 July, 2008.

TOP STORY

Nepal's first President sworn-in; Prachanda skips ceremony

Amid political limbo over government formation, Indian-origin Madhesi leader Ram Baran Yadav was on Wednesday sworn-in as the first President of the nascent republic of Nepal, three days after his victory in the historic poll for the coveted post.

HEADLINES

Fighting in northern Sri Lanka kills 29 rebels, three soldiers

Sri Lankan troops attacked a rebel bunker line in northern Sri Lanka, sparking a three-hour battle that killed 12 Tamil Tiger fighters, the military said on Wednesday.

Obama says Israel's security a "top priority"

With an eye to Jewish voters back home, US presidential hopeful Barack Obama affirmed his commitment to Israel's security during a regional tour on Wednesday also assuring Palestinians he would not "waste a minute" in pursuing Mideast peace if he makes it to the White House.

Ban asks Cambodia,Thailand to resolve Temple issue

Expressing concern over heightening tension between Cambodia and Thailand over an ancient temple on their border, United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon has appealed both sides to peacefully resolve the issue.

British PM warns Iran in landmark Israel speech

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown warned Iran on Tuesday that it must freeze sensitive nuclear work or face more sanctions, in the first address by a British premier to the Israeli parliament.

AFRICA & SOUTH AMERICA

Zimbabwe's ruling party and opposition to sign deal