Clinton, Morsi discuss US-Egypt relations
July 15th, 2012 - 2:36 am ICT by IANS
Cairo, July 15 (IANS) Visiting US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton held bilateral talks with newly-elected Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi, Xinhua reported.The two leaders Saturday discussed Egypt's transition to democracy ... Read more...
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US, EU greet Egyptian president-elect on his win (Lead)
June 25th, 2012 - 7:27 am ICT by IANS
Washington/Brussels, June 25 (IANS) The US and European Union (EU) have greeted the
Egyptian president-elect Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood party over his win in the presidential election of which ... Read more...
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Egyptians vote in presidential poll run-off
June 16th, 2012 - 4:27 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Egyptians are going to polls in the second round of presidential election Saturday, the first since Hosni Mubarak was forced to step down by an ... Read more...
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PM hails Myanmar’s democratic transition
May 27th, 2012 - 1:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday welcomed Myanmar's transition to democracy and steps taken by President Thein Sein's government towards an inclusive reconciliation process.
In ... Read more...
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Trade, connectivity top PM’s Myanmar agenda
May 24th, 2012 - 4:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Manmohan Singh goes to Myanmar Sunday on a three-day visit, the first trip to the Southeast country by an Indian prime minister in a ... Read more...
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Manmohan likely to visit Myanmar
April 2nd, 2012 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Against the backdrop of the unfolding democratic transition in Myanmar, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is likely to visit the Southeast Asian country next month.The ... Read more...
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Highlights of 4th BRICS Summit
March 29th, 2012 - 8:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Key outcomes of the Fourth BRICS Summit as reflected in the Delhi Declaration:1) Global governance reforms: BRICS leaders pitch for reform of global governance institutions, ... Read more...
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BRICS summit faces Syria wall
March 26th, 2012 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) While there is a broad consensus on pushing global governance reforms, the BRICS summit of the five major emerging economies here may hit the Syria ... Read more...
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India’s foreign policy under threat due to US pressure: CPI-M
March 4th, 2012 - 8:47 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 4 (IANS) Alleging that India's foreign policy was under threat due to US pressure, the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Sunday railed against New Delhi's vote for an ... Read more...
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Krishna heads to Egypt, Syria on agenda
March 2nd, 2012 - 3:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Friday left for Egypt on a three-day visit during which he is expected to forge relations with the new dispensation ... Read more...
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Concerned India backs democracy transition in Syria (Intro Roundup)
February 5th, 2012 - 6:53 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Feb 5 (IANS) India has voted for an Arab and Western-backed UN resolution denouncing the violent crackdown in Syria and calling for a democratic transition, but Russia ... Read more...
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Obama urges Syrian president to stop killings
February 5th, 2012 - 9:05 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) US President Barack Obama has called for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to stop the killings in the country and step aside for a democratic transition ... Read more...
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No turning back on democracy: Myanmar foreign minister
January 25th, 2012 - 4:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Amid the democratic transition in Myanmar, Foreign Minister U. Wunna Maung Lwin Friday assured the international community that there will be "no turning back or ... Read more...
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India to support democratisation of Myanmar
January 24th, 2012 - 9:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) With Myanmar fast moving towards democratisation, India Tuesday welcomed the national reconciliation initiated by President Thein Sein's government.At a meeting between External Affairs Minister ... Read more...
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China’s influence declining, India can do a lot: Myanmarese writer
January 22nd, 2012 - 9:27 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Jan 22 (IANS) Is there a Myanmarese spring in the air? Thant Myint-U, a well-known historian, says if there was ever a chance of a real democratic transition in ... Read more...
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India to scale up ties with democratic Myanmar
January 18th, 2012 - 10:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Amid the democratic transition in Myanmar, Foreign Minister U. Wunna Maung Lwin comes to India next week, a visit expected to boost economic and ... Read more...
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‘What kind of Pakistan do Pakistanis want?’
January 13th, 2012 - 3:26 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 13 (IANS) What kind of Pakistan do Pakistanis want, a leading daily wondered Friday in the midst of a tense stand-off between the political leadership and ... Read more...
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Obama urges Libya to start reconciliation process
October 24th, 2011 - 3:54 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 24 (IANS) US President Barack Obama has hailed the declaration of liberation in Libya as the "beginning of a new era of promise", and urged the country ... Read more...
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India offers help to aid Myanmar’s democratic transition
October 14th, 2011 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Lauding Myanmar's "transition towards a democratic government", India Friday offered to share its experience in parliamentary practices, signalling New Delhi's strategic move to scale ... Read more...
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India unveils $500 mn for Myanmar, to expand security ties
October 14th, 2011 - 4:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) In a major diplomatic initiative, India Friday unveiled $500 million for a host of developmental projects for Myanmar and decided to expand security cooperation ... Read more...
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India hails the ‘century of Asia and Africa’
September 23rd, 2011 - 12:24 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Sep 23 (IANS) Calling it the "century of Asia and Africa", India has vowed to walk together with South Africa on a journey of shared principles into a ... Read more...
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India can help in Libya’s democratic transition, says US
September 1st, 2011 - 11:41 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 1 (IANS) The United States has suggested that given its experience in democratic governance in small towns and villages, India could help in Libya's democratic transition process in ... Read more...
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US sanctions meant to deny Assad funds for violence
August 11th, 2011 - 8:45 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 11 (IANS) The US sanctions on the Syrian government are designed to deny Syrian President Bashar al-Assad money to commit violence against the protesters, the US State ... Read more...
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Syria vows to ‘overcome protests’ within two months
June 27th, 2011 - 3:03 am ICT by IANS
Damascus, June 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Syria hopes to gain control over the ongoing anti-government protests in two months.Syrian parliament speaker Mahmoud al-Abrash said Sunday that the anti-government uprising in Syria ... Read more...
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Michelle Obama to visit South Africa, Botswana
June 4th, 2011 - 10:22 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 4 (IANS) US first lady Michelle Obama will visit South Africa and Botswana later this month to continue her work with young people, the White House said.Michelle's ... Read more...
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International group agrees on aid to Libya rebels
May 5th, 2011 - 11:56 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, May 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The international Libya contact group has announced the establishment of a fund to help Libyan rebels as it meets in Rome Thursday.The fund will "permit ... Read more...
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We are witnessing history unfold in Egypt: Obama
February 11th, 2011 - 2:12 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) Keeping a close watch on developments in Egypt as speculation mounted that President Hosni Mubarak would step down Thursday night, US President Barack Obama said "we are ... Read more...
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Mubarak approves committee to amend constitution
February 8th, 2011 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
Cairo, Feb 8 (IANS) Embattled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Tuesday took another step towards democratic reforms as he approved a committee to oversee constitutional changes."The president signed a decree to form a ... Read more...
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UN: At least 219 died in Tunisia uprising
February 2nd, 2011 - 1:01 am ICT by BNO News
TUNIS (BNO NEWS) -- At least 219 people died during the month-long protests that culminated in the ouster of Tunisia's President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, the United Nations said Tuesday.UN rapporteur Bacre ... Read more...
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Pak’s “dysfunctional criminal justice system” threat to international security: ICG
December 7th, 2010 - 3:06 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad/Brussels, Dec 7 (ANI): Pakistan's dysfunctional criminal justice system poses serious risks for domestic, regional and international security, and therefore the federal and provincial governments must make its reform a top priority, ... Read more...
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Myanmar media hails white elephant as auguring prosperity
September 25th, 2010 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
Yangon, Sep 25 (IANS) An official newspaper of Myanmar Saturday hailed the finding of a rare white elephant as a sign of coming peace and prosperity in the nation after the Nov ... Read more...
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Fiji courts China to Indian community’s dismay (Comment)
August 15th, 2010 - 10:01 am ICT by IANS
By Mohan Balaji
Shunned by others for failing to establish democratic rule, Fiji is actively courting China, much to the dismay of its large Indian community.Fiji's and China's mutual attractions are understandable. Fiji ... Read more...
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Britain condemns bomb blast in Northern Ireland
April 12th, 2010 - 4:13 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 12 (DPA) The British government Monday condemned a car bomb attack on intelligence headquarters in Northern Ireland minutes after full police and justice powers were devolved to the province.
British Northern ... Read more...
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Nepal President arrives Monday on state visit
February 12th, 2010 - 11:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Nepal's President Ram Baran Yadav will arrive in India Monday on a four-day state visit, which will be marked with the signing of several bilateral agreements.
"India ... Read more...
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UN Security Council votes to extend UN Mission in Nepal
January 22nd, 2010 - 4:10 am ICT by BNO News
UNITED NATIONS (BNO NEWS) – The United Nations Security Council on Thursday voted today to extend the United Nations political mission in Nepal (UNMIN) amid rising tension in the country.In a resolution ... Read more...
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