Russia, China veto West’s UN draft resolution on Syria (Lead)
July 20th, 2012 - 12:31 am ICT by IANS
United Nations, July 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia and China Thursday vetoed a Western-backed UN resolution on Syria over fears that it could lead to foreign military intervention in the violence-wracked ... Read more...
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NSA to go to Colombo, voice India’s concerns
June 25th, 2012 - 7:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) India is set to voice its concerns over the slow pace of devolution process and seek an update on the rehabilitation of Tamils displaced ... Read more...
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Geneva vote ’strong message for justice’
March 22nd, 2012 - 10:46 pm ICT by IANS
Geneva, March 22 (IANS) The Human Rights Council vote asking Colombo to probe rights abuses "is an important first step" to probing violations by both sides in the armed conflict, ... Read more...
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US still backs India on UNSC seat despite Syria vote
August 24th, 2011 - 10:16 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 24 (IANS) The United States continues to support a UN Security Council seat for India even as it's in touch with Indian officials on the situation in Syria, ... Read more...
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NATO extends mission in Libya
June 1st, 2011 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation will continue its military campaign in Libya until at least September, NATO Secretary General Andres Fogh Rasmussen said Wednesday."We are ... Read more...
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US, France, Britain want Russia to mediate in Libya: Kremlin
May 27th, 2011 - 3:40 am ICT by IANS
Deauville (France), May 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's G8 partners would like it to play a mediating role in the search for a settlement in Libya, President Dmitry Medvedev's spokeswoman ... Read more...
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China demands ceasefire in Libya
March 31st, 2011 - 4:57 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Mar.31 (ANI): Chinese President Hu Jintao has called for an immediate ceasefire in Libya to "give peace a chance" in that region.The remarks were made during a meeting with French counterpart ... Read more...
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Stop Libya bombings, please talk, says India (Lead)
March 21st, 2011 - 4:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) India Monday urged the West to stop bombing Libya and suggested negotiations instead to end the violent revolt against long-time ruler Muammar Gaddafi.But External Affairs ... Read more...
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Post-council vote, New Labour pressures Gordon Brown to change track
May 2nd, 2008 - 5:25 pm ICT by admin
London, May 2 (ANI): With results in from 98 councils in England and Wales, projecting New Labour's national vote share at just 24 percent, and trailing David Cameron's Conservatives by 20 ... Read more...
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