Africa pushes for greater democracy, crisis resolution (Lead)
July 17th, 2012 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, July 17 (IANS) African leaders ended their 19th biannual summit that saw the election of the first female head of the African Union Commission and a renewed pledge ... Read more...
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African Union’s first woman leader braces to tackle continent’s hotspots
July 17th, 2012 - 5:44 pm ICT by IANS
By Manish Chand
Addis Ababa, June 17 (IANS) African leaders have ended their 19th biannual summit that saw the election of the first female head of the African Union Commission and ... Read more...
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Midnight drama, deals in battle for AU’s top job
July 16th, 2012 - 10:17 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, July 16 (IANS) It was midnight drama, intrigue and last-minute deal-making at the Chinese-built new building of the African Union as rival camps upped the stakes for the ... Read more...
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AU presses Sudan, South Sudan to seal deal by Aug 2
July 15th, 2012 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, July 15 (IANS) A day after the presidents of Sudan and South Sudan met here, the 54-nation African Union Sunday asked both countries to honour the Aug 2 ... Read more...
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Restore civilian rule in Mali by July 31: AU
July 15th, 2012 - 6:59 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, July 15 (IANS) Voicing concern over the post-coup crisis in Mali, home to priceless treasures of Timbuktu, as one of biggest security threats to Africa, the 54-nation African ... Read more...
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EU offers $28 mn aid to Syria
June 9th, 2012 - 10:22 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, June 9 (IANS/WAM) The European Union (EU) has announced a 23-million-euro (about $28 mn) humanitarian aid to Syria.The European Commission, executive body of the EU, Friday adopted the measure ... Read more...
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Olympics: Britain handed tough draw in men’s water polo
May 7th, 2012 - 8:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 7 (IANS) Hosts Great Britain have been handed out a tough draw in the men's water polo event for the 2012 London Olympics.Britain have been clubbed with Olympic ... Read more...
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Kerala varsity not to contest Lokayukta ruling on jobs
January 9th, 2012 - 7:39 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 9 (IANS) The Kerala University's syndicate met here Monday and decided not to appeal against the Lokayukta's direction to cancel all appointments to assistant grade posts made in ... Read more...
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Make Lokpal independent but accountable, say former officials
December 18th, 2011 - 5:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) As India awaits the Lokpal, prominent former bureaucrats and police officials say an independent and efficient anti-graft ombudsman will be a step forward in efforts ... Read more...
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IOA not to boycott London Olympics, to protest against Dow
December 15th, 2011 - 9:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Thursday decided not to boycott the 2012 London Olympics but it will lodge a strong protest with the International Olympic ... Read more...
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EU grants protected status for Darjeeling tea
October 26th, 2011 - 12:15 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, Oct 26 (IANS) The European Union (EU) has registered India's Darjeeling tea as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), that seek to protect product names from misuse and imitation.It is ... Read more...
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EU gives flood aid to Pakistan
October 18th, 2011 - 8:26 am ICT by IANS
Brussels, Oct 18 (IANS) The European Union has given 6.5 million euros ($9 million) in emergency aid for the flood victims in Pakistan, a media report said Tuesday.The UN had ... Read more...
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Himachal BJP to act against errant MP within week
August 3rd, 2011 - 11:29 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Aug 3 (IANS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Himachal Pradesh Wednesday said it would decide in a week on the action to be taken against party ... Read more...
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Himachal BJP MP alleges threat to life (Lead)
July 10th, 2011 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, July 10 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Rajan Sushant, who has launched a campaign against his own party over corruption, Sunday sought extra security saying he fears ... Read more...
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Himachal BJP MP fears threat to life
July 10th, 2011 - 1:28 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, July 10 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Rajan Sushant, who has launched a campaign against his own party over corruption, Sunday sought extra security, saying he fears ... Read more...
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Players can run sports better than administrators: Maken
June 19th, 2011 - 10:04 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, June 19 (IANS) Union Sports Minister Ajay Maken Sunday blamed the country's sports federations for hindering the development of sports and said players who have made India proud would ... Read more...
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EU allows drug tests on pets (Lead)
June 19th, 2011 - 6:52 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 19 (IANS) Concerns have been raised in Britain over a European Union directive allowing drug tests on pets, a media report said Sunday.The plan could trigger a dramatic ... Read more...
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EU allows drug tests on pets
June 19th, 2011 - 6:20 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 19 (IANS) Concerns have been raised in Britain over a European Union directive allowing drug tests on pets.The plan could trigger a dramatic rise in the number of ... Read more...
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Himachal BJP removes MP from state executive
May 24th, 2011 - 12:47 am ICT by IANS
Shimla, May 23 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Himachal Pradesh Rajan Sushant was Monday removed from party's state executive body for making allegations of corruption against Chief ... Read more...
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EU raises humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka
May 8th, 2011 - 6:00 am ICT by IANS
Brussels, May 8 (IANS) The European Union has raised its humanitarian support to Sri Lanka by another 10 million euro (around $14 million, EuAsiaNews reported.This will finance further assistance for ... Read more...
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PCB sends legal notice to ICC on proposed amendments
May 3rd, 2011 - 7:11 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, May 3(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has served a legal notice on the International Cricket Council (ICC) questioning the proposed amendments to the ICC constitution, as per reports of Daily ... Read more...
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Berlusconi, Sarkozy call for changes to Schengen treaty
April 27th, 2011 - 12:13 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, April 27 (IANS/AKI) Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and French President Nicolas Sarkozy have called for a revision of the Schengen treaty which removes border controls among the 25 ... Read more...
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After graft allegations, Orissa to monitor jobs scheme (Lead, superseding earlier story)
April 13th, 2011 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, April 13 (IANS) After the central government ordered a CBI probe into allegations of rampant corruption in the rural jobs scheme, Orissa also has formed a group to monitor ... Read more...
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After graft claims, Orissa to monitor jobs scheme
April 13th, 2011 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, April 13 (IANS) Orissa, which has already ordered a CBI probe into allegations of rampant corruption in the rural jobs scheme, has also formed a group to monitor the ... Read more...
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India’s trade barriers hampering economic ties: EU
March 17th, 2011 - 12:50 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, March 17 (IANS) India's restrictive trade policy is hampering the economic ties with the European Union, says a report.India's trade regime and regulatory environment still remain comparatively restrictive, according ... Read more...
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NGOs to keep tab on politicians’ tall promises
March 14th, 2011 - 2:55 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 14 (IANS) Watch before you promise is the message for politicians. A group of NGOs in West Bengal is going to scan manifestos of all parties, sensitise people ... Read more...
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Centre launches unique identification number in Tripura
December 13th, 2010 - 5:37 pm ICT by ANI
Tripura, DEC.13 (ANI): The Central Government has launched a Unique Identification (UID) number under the 'Aadhar' scheme to help people get government jobs and other related facilities in Tripura.A 12-digit identification ... Read more...
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Kashmir Journalists Guild (KJG) holds election in Srinagar
November 11th, 2010 - 10:37 pm ICT by ANI
Srinagar, Nov.11 (ANI): The Kashmir Journalists Guild (KJG), an apex body of broadcast journalists in Kashmir, representing various national TV News channels held its annual election here on Thursday.In the election to ... Read more...
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UAE to export camel milk to Europe
July 4th, 2010 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, July 4 (IANS/WAM) The UAE is planning to export camel milk to Europe next year after the European Commission, the executive body of the 27-member European Union (EU), gives its approval.
"The ... Read more...
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IOA does what is good for the sports: Randhir Singh
July 1st, 2010 - 9:34 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 1 (ANI): The Secretary General of Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Randhir Singh, on Thursday said the organisation is committed to proper governance of sports bodies and is doing all ... Read more...
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EU foreign policy chief to visit India Tuesday
June 22nd, 2010 - 1:30 am ICT by IANS
Brussels, June 21 (IANS) European Union (EU) Foreign and Security Policy Chief Catherine Ashton will visit India June 22-25 to promote bilateral relations, which is one of her top priorities during her ... Read more...
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European Commission to give €45 million funding for food aid in Sudan
June 8th, 2010 - 1:24 am ICT by BNO News
ROME (BNO NEWS) – The European Commission, the executive body of the European Union, will give a €45 million funding to the World Food Programme (WFP) to provide immediate food assistance for ... Read more...
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Muslim law board enhances its own women quota
March 21st, 2010 - 5:07 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, March 21 (IANS) The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) may been silent on the women's reservation bill. But when it came to reconstituting its executive body, it unanimously increasef ... Read more...
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Bar Association scraps executive body after wrangling
January 27th, 2010 - 10:52 am ICT by IANS
By Rana Ajit
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has scrapped its executive committee months ahead of its regular election following charges of misappropriation of funds and irregular ... Read more...
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EU countries disagree over emission cuts target
January 16th, 2010 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
Seville (Spain), Jan 16 (DPA) European Union countries struggled Saturday to reach consensus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions before a January 31 deadline established at the Copenhagen climate change conference, sources close ... Read more...
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