China denies nuclear

BEUINC, Nov Kk China on Sunday denied aiding Iraq* nuclear dewtoprarnt and finger al Western companies. "China neither has any nuclear cooperation with Iraq nor transfers to ft any nuclear materials nuclear technology or nuclear equipment.' an unidentified Foreign Ministry spokesman said, reports AP

Ishaq backs Sharif

ISLAMABAD. Nov Kk Pakistani President Ghulam Ishaq Khan has backed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who rejected today an opposition demand that he step down to ensure an Impartial probe into a major financial scandal. The government la 'comfortably in the saddle and enjoying a majority" in parliament, Ishaq Khan told reporter*. There is no uncertainty to the country," he said at the Pakistan Navy's change of command ceremony here, reports AFP.

Australian troops in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, Nov 10: Forty Australian troops arrived here today In the first UN military contingent to land In Cambodia to monitor the peace process here. The men. all communications specialists, were welcomed at Pochentong Airport by Ataui Karim. Head of the United Nations Advance Mission for Cambodia (UNAMIC), and the Commander of their unit. Lieutenant-Colonel Russell Stuart, reports AFP

Chile won't expel South Koreans

SEOUL, Nov IO: Chile has withdrawn Ito decision to expel 160 South Koreans, a Foreign Ministry spokesman tn Seoul •aid today. The Chilean government has agreed to grant residency visas io all the 160 after negotiation* with a special envoy of our government,' the spokesman said, reports Reuter.