India, China, Pakistan dialogue on Afghanistan?
September 9th, 2012 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) With the prospect of regional rivalries intensifying over Afghanistan, China is thinking of proposing a trilateral dialogue among New Delhi, Beijing and Islamabad on ... Read more...
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UN to pull staff out of Afghan provinces
August 31st, 2012 - 8:02 am ICT by IANS
Kabul, Aug 31 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The UN assistance mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) will withdraw its representations in several provinces, reported the Afghan Pajhwok news agency citing UNAMA chief Jan ... Read more...
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Iran earthquake toll rises to 306 dead, more than 3,000 injured
August 14th, 2012 - 1:27 am ICT by BNO News
TABRIZ, IRAN (BNO NEWS) -- The death toll after two devastating earthquakes struck northwestern Iran over the weekend has risen to at least 306, the country's ministry of health said on Monday. ... Read more...
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Eight mn worldwide receiving HIV treatment
July 19th, 2012 - 1:41 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 19 (IANS) Over eight million people worldwide had access to life-saving treatment in low- and middle-income countries last year, an increase of 1.4 million over 2010, the Joint ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Don’t attach conditions to Afghan aid: India tells the world
July 8th, 2012 - 5:23 pm ICT by IANS
Tokyo, July 8 (IANS) India Sunday called for ]indigenisation of foreign aid to Afghanistan and asked the international community to avoid the temptation to set "conditionalities" on such assistance ... Read more...
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UN ready to help flood-hit India, Bangladesh
June 30th, 2012 - 11:30 am ICT by IANS
United Nations, June 30 (IANS) The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is prepared to support India and Bangladesh, South Asiain countries that are experiencing heavy rains ... Read more...
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India-born professor donates sustainability award money
May 11th, 2012 - 7:37 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 11 (IANS) India-born professor Kamal Bawa has donated the entire prize money of one million Norwegian Kronor (about Rs.10 million) from the world's first major international sustainability ... Read more...
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Strong India, China growth reduces world poverty
April 3rd, 2012 - 12:40 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 3 (IANS) The percentage of people living in extreme poverty declined from 52 percent in 1981 to 22 percent in 2008 thanks to strong economic growth in the ... Read more...
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Pakistan wants more flood money as Rs.5 bn lies unutilised
September 19th, 2011 - 3:22 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 19 (IANS) Pakistan has appealed for international assistance following floods in Sindh province even as Rs.5 billion that it collected for flood victims last year lies unutilised, a ... Read more...
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IMF to help drought-hit Horn of Africa
August 25th, 2011 - 4:19 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said it is ready to provide financial aid to countries in northeast of Africa -- the Horn of Africa, ... Read more...
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Gilani seeks support to stabilize Pakistan economy
July 21st, 2011 - 4:54 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 21 (IANS) Pakistan needs international assistance to set right its economy that has been "over-stressed" because of its key role in the war on terror, Prime Minister ... Read more...
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Bangladesh gets $1.2bn World Bank loan for bridge
April 28th, 2011 - 3:31 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, April 28 (IANS) Bangladesh Thursday signed a $1.2 billion loan deal with the World Bank for the construction of a bridge over river Padma.The Padma Multipurpose Bridge would connect ... Read more...
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Pakistan fails to convince IMF to release final tranche of $11.3bn loan
April 19th, 2011 - 1:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 19(ANI): The Pakistani delegation to the International Monetary Fund-World Bank spring meetings is set to return home without any agreement on the release of the final tranche of an 11.3-billion-dollar ... Read more...
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France sends rescue teams to Japan
March 15th, 2011 - 9:42 am ICT by IANS
Paris, March 15 (IANS) France has sent rescue teams to Japan, where a magnitude-9 earthquake Friday caused massive destruction, the French foreign ministry has said.Two detachments of civil defence and ... Read more...
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New Zealand extends National State of Emergency over Christchurch quake
March 1st, 2011 - 4:11 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Feb 29 (ANI): New Zealand has extended its National State of Emergency, which it had declared after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake had hit Christchurch last month.Civil Defence Minister John ... Read more...
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US’ worst fears realised as Pak Govt stalls economic reforms to stay in power
January 8th, 2011 - 12:30 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Jan 8 (ANI): Pakistan's governing party has patched its coalition government back together at a steep price that officials in Washington had feared: the collapse of the reforms critical to stabilising ... Read more...
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Karzai told US to back “lonely, threatened and under siege” Zardari: Wikileaks cable
December 8th, 2010 - 6:04 pm ICT by ANI
Kabul, Dec 8(ANI): Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai urged Senators to secure strong United States support for Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari in his efforts to free his country from extremism, according to ... Read more...
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International community can’t entirely fund Pak flood recovery efforts: Holbrooke
September 21st, 2010 - 6:13 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Sept 21 (ANI): US Special Envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard Holbrooke has reiterated that the international community cannot fund the entire cost of recovery from the devastation caused by ... Read more...
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Pak flip-flop: now all praise for NGO ‘jihadi’ groups’ charity work
August 20th, 2010 - 12:48 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Aug.20 (ANI) : While the international community is concerned over extremist groups taking advantage of the devastating floods in Pakistan to win hearts of and minds of the victims, the Foreign ... Read more...
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Australia triples Pak flood aid to 35 million dollars
August 17th, 2010 - 2:58 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Aug 17(ANI): Australian has decided to raise its aid to flood-ravaged Pakistan by 24 million dollars to bring its total commitment to 35 million dollars.Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced that the ... Read more...
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Ban says ‘heart-wrenching’ Pak floods worst he’s ever seen anywhere
August 16th, 2010 - 1:05 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Aug 16(ANI): UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has described the destruction in flood-ravaged Pakistan as "heart-wrenching".Ban arrived in Pakistan on Sunday to boost relief efforts as concerns grew about the 20 ... Read more...
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Pak to decide on India’s five million dollar aid offer after gauging world response
August 16th, 2010 - 12:20 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Aug 16(ANI): A final decision by Pakistan on India's five million dollar assistance offer for disaster relief efforts in the flood-stricken country would be possible only after gauging the response from ... Read more...
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World Bank announces 900 million dollar grant for Pak flood victims
August 13th, 2010 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Aug 13(ANI): The World Bank has announced a grant of 900 million dollars for relief and reconstruction work following the floods in Pakistan.This was announced by Pakistan Finance Minister Dr. Abdul ... Read more...
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US, British nationals killed in Afghan attack (Lead)
August 7th, 2010 - 7:20 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, Aug 7 (DPA) A charity organisation said Saturday that six Americans, one German and one British national on a medical mission were among 10 people killed by militants in northeastern ... Read more...
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Taliban claims responsibility for killing eight ‘Christian missionaries’ in Afghanistan
August 7th, 2010 - 5:48 pm ICT by ANI
Kabul, Aug 7(ANI): The Taliban has claimed responsibility for killing eight "Christian missionaries" in Afghanistan.The claim comes after the bodies of eight foreigners and two Afghans were found shot to death ... Read more...
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Afghan police find bodies of six Germans, two Americans
August 7th, 2010 - 3:53 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, Aug 7 (DPA) Police found the bullet-riddled bodies of eight foreigners and two of their Afghan colleagues in a remote mountainous area in northeastern Afghanistan, a police official said.
The victims ... Read more...
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UN envoy to discuss relief for Pakistan’s flood victims
August 5th, 2010 - 4:01 am ICT by IANS
New York, Aug 5 (DPA) A UN envoy will assess flood conditions in Pakistan and seek international assistance for the beleaguered victims of the natural disaster, a UN spokesman said Wednesday.
"In response ... Read more...
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Krishna to meet Clinton in Kabul Tuesday; no meeting with Qureshi (Lead)
July 19th, 2010 - 8:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) The recent India-Pakistan talks and the preparations for US President Barack Obama's visit to India will be discussed when External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna meets ... Read more...
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Krishna heads to Kabul, meeting with Clinton likely
July 19th, 2010 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Monday left for Kabul on a two-day visit during which he is expected to air India's concerns over the contentious Taliban ... Read more...
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Canada delivers on G-8 development commitments
June 24th, 2010 - 4:36 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, June 24 (ANI): Canadian Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon and Minister for International Cooperation Beverley J. Oda have welcomed the release of the G-8 Muskoka Accountability Report and highlighted its findings ... Read more...
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Local manufacturing makes Dhaka’s river dredging cheaper
June 16th, 2010 - 1:45 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, June 16 (IANS) Bangladesh's massive river dredging drive is for the first time using locally manufactured dredgers that are more cost effective and also energy efficient.
Dredge Bangla (Private) Limited ... Read more...
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Kyrgyzstan PM pledges to curb violence
June 15th, 2010 - 10:22 pm ICT by IANS
Osh, Kyrgyzstan/Moscow, June 15 (DPA) Kyrgyzstan's acting prime minister insisted Tuesday the government could bring the inter-ethnic violence in her country under control - whilst admitting the death toll could be many ... Read more...
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Pakistan seeks US civilian nuclear technology
March 16th, 2010 - 10:07 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, March 16 (IANS) Pakistan Tuesday urged the US to provide it civilian nuclear technology to help the country overcome its energy crisis and also bridge the trust deficit between the two ... Read more...
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India trapped in ‘Cold War’ mindset: Qureshi
March 4th, 2010 - 12:36 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Mar.4 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has blamed India of being trapped in a 'Cold War mindset' and said that New Delhi is not serious in resolving issues ... Read more...
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More than 700 dead in Chile quake, tsunami
March 1st, 2010 - 3:32 am ICT by BNO News
CONCEPCION, CHILE (BNO NEWS) -- More than 700 people are confirmed dead after the extremely powerful Chilean earthquake that unleashed a tsunami, killing many near the epicenter and triggering a tsunami warnings ... Read more...
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