In Brief

Pakistan reopens Nato border crossing
PESHAWAR – Pakistan reopened a key border crossing to Nato supply convoys heading into Afghanistan yesterday, ending an 11-day blockade imposed after a US helicopter strike killed two Pakistani soldiers.

Bombs kill 7, including 2 Nato troopsKABUL – Roadside bombs killed seven people including two Nato troops in war-torn Afghanistan yesterday, as a suicide bomber blew up his vehicle near a military convoy, killing a child and wounding twoFerry on fire in Baltic SeaBERLIN – An empty 216-metre ferry is still ablaze in the Baltic Sea after an explosion on its upper deck engulfed the vessel and forced the evacuation of almost 250 people aboard.Gay rights march in Belgrade triggers riotsBELGRADE – A gay rights parade in Belgrade descended into violence yesterday as thousands of police deployed to protect marchers clashed with gangs of anti-gay protesters, sparking riots, injuries and dozens of arrests. Iran may be ready for nuke talks soonTEHRAN – Iran is ready to hold talks with six major powers over its nuclear programme ‘in late October or early November,’ Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Saturday.