CBS News Poll: 6 in 10 Americans feel WikiLeaks expose will hurt the U.S.
December 4th, 2010 - 2:22 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Dec.4 (ANI): About three quarters of the American public have heard about the Wikileaks release, and of those Americans, 60 percent believe it will have a damaging impact, a CBS ... Read more...
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‘Call of Duty: Black Ops’ sets new five day sales record with over $650 million
November 19th, 2010 - 2:29 am ICT by BNO News
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA (BNO NEWS) -- Activision Publishing on Thursday announced that the Call of Duty: Black Ops video game set a new five day entertainment industry record after earning over $650 ... Read more...
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Johnson burdened by ‘leader of the pack’ tag: Buchanan
November 17th, 2010 - 1:38 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Nov 17 (ANI): Out of form pacer Mitchell Johnson, who has long been considered as Australia's main attack bowler in Tests, has been burdened with the "leader of the pack" tag, ... Read more...
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New Indian plan gets support from UN climate chief (Lead)
November 10th, 2010 - 11:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) A new plan put forward by India for success at the forthcoming climate summit at Cancun received support from the UN climate chief Wednesday.Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
India will be more flexible at Cancun climate talks: Ramesh
November 10th, 2010 - 10:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) India is willing to show more flexibility and will play a leadership role at the climate change talks in Cancun next month to ensure a constructive outcome, ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
With China on mind, Obama urges India to engage East
November 8th, 2010 - 10:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) With China on mind, US President Barack Obama Monday called on India to engage Southeast and East Asian countries with greater vigour, saying it will enhance ... Read more...
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US must support India’s UN council membership: Ex-diplomats
November 5th, 2010 - 4:44 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 5 (IANS) Ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit to India, former US diplomats have advocated for India's permanent membership in an expanded UN Security Council and said a ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Mass-murder terror plotter in Canada gets 16-year jail
October 26th, 2010 - 10:34 am ICT by IANS
By Gurmukh Singh
Toronto, Oct 26 (IANS) Canada Monday sentenced to 16 years the main leader in the country's first Al Qaeda-inspired mass-murder plot unearthed in 2006. Known as the Toronto-18 terror plot, ... Read more...
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Internationalising South China Sea issue complicating Sino-US relationship: Chinese analysts
September 27th, 2010 - 4:05 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Sept 28 (ANI): The move of US President Barack Obama and Southeast Asian leaders for a peaceful resolution to territorial disputes in the South China Sea, and America's strong intentions ... Read more...
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US freezes assets of Osama son-in-law
August 25th, 2010 - 10:30 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) In a continuing campaign to target Al Qaeda's sources of funds, the United States has frozen the assets of Muhammad Abdallah Hasan Abu-al-Khayr, a son-in-law of ... Read more...
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‘8 in 10 Indians unaware of high child mortality rate’
August 21st, 2010 - 7:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Despite India reporting the highest child mortality rate in the world, eight out of 10 people do not know that 1.83 million children under five die every ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Indian American woman re-appointed Virginia treasurer
August 2nd, 2010 - 10:32 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Aug 2 (IANS) Indian American Manju Ganeriwala has been reappointed as the State Treasurer of Virginia by the new Republican Governor Bob McDonnell. She held the same cabinet position ... Read more...
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India will lead ‘global carbon budget’ debate: Jairam Ramesh
June 28th, 2010 - 9:25 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, June 28(ANI): Union Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh on Monday said that India will take the lead on global carbon budget, and will initiate a debate at the next Climate ... Read more...
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‘Congress wasn’t proactive against Left in West Bengal’
June 21st, 2010 - 8:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) A senior Congress MP from West Bengal Monday said Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress emerged a strong force in state as the Congress ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
With India, China leading, Asia set to match US, Europe
June 16th, 2010 - 1:14 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, June 15 (IANS) With India and China leading, Asia's economy will be as large as that of the US and Europe, accounting for more than a third of global ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
U.S. Vice President Biden and Egyptian President Mubarak reiterate commitment to reach comprehensive peace
June 7th, 2010 - 7:19 pm ICT by BNO News
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT (BNO NEWS) -- U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Monday reiterated their commitment to reach a comprehensive peace in the region. He also said ... Read more...
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India, US agree to take swift, credible steps to counter terrorism
June 4th, 2010 - 3:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 4 (ANI): India and United States on Thursday agreed that there was a need to take swift and credible steps to counter the menace of terrorism worldwide.In a joint statement ... Read more...
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US vows to help bring Mumbai attackers to justice
June 4th, 2010 - 11:37 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, June 4 (IANS) The US has reiterated its commitment to provide full cooperation and support in counter-terrorism investigations, including exchanging information and bringing the perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai ... Read more...
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Obama’s new security strategy reaffirms ’strategic partnership’ with India
May 27th, 2010 - 9:01 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, May 27 (IANS) President Barack Obama's first formal National Security Strategy, arguing that preserving American leadership in the world hinges on learning to accept and manage the rise ... Read more...
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Ponting comes out in support of Clarke
May 19th, 2010 - 4:10 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, May 19 (IANS) Australia's Test and ODI captain Ricky Ponting has come out in support of Michael Clarke, who questioned his place in the Twenty20 side after the team's loss in ... Read more...
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Indonesia to ratify nuclear test ban treaty
May 1st, 2010 - 5:32 am ICT by IANS
New York, May 1 (DPA) Indonesia said Friday it will soon ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, a step hailed by disarmament advocates as helping the treaty to enter into force.
"I ... Read more...
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US strategy made China assertive towards India: Saran
April 26th, 2010 - 9:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Pitching for an inclusive regional architecture in Asia, former foreign secretary Shyam Saran Monday said America's strategy of offering China co-leadership role after the global financial ... Read more...
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India should play vital role at UN summit: Congress MP
April 21st, 2010 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) India should play an important leadership role at the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) summit by showcasing the country's progress on tuberculosis (TB) control, a Congress MP ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
As OSCE head, Kazakhstan to focus on regional security, Afghanistan rehabilitation
February 28th, 2010 - 12:28 pm ICT by ANI
By Ashok DixitNew Delhi, Feb.28 (ANI): Strengthening regional security, promoting inter-ethnic and inter-religious tolerance, enhancing the scope for introduction of further measures to reduce proliferation of nuclear weapons, solving the problems of ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Clarke rates top five fielders in cricket
February 26th, 2010 - 5:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 26 (ANI): Australian Twenty20 skipper Michael Clarke has made it clear to his players that everyone has to contribute with bat, ball and in the field, and stressed to the ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Dalai Lama says that he is very happy after talks with Barack Obama
February 19th, 2010 - 9:02 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Feb 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The US President Barack Obama and the exiled Tibetan leader Dalai Lama met at the White House for talks on Thursday. After the talks, the Dalai ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
China furious as Obama meets Dalai Lama (Second Lead)
February 19th, 2010 - 5:04 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington/Beijing, Feb 19 (IANS) President Barack Obama Thursday met Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama at the White House, triggering an angry reaction from Beijing which accused the US ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Pietersen gunning for England vice-captaincy in Tests against Bangladesh
February 16th, 2010 - 12:17 pm ICT by ANI
Dubai, Feb.16 (ANI): England's best bat Kevin Pietersen is reportedly in the running to be the team's vice-captain for Tests against Bangladesh.According to The Telegraph, coach Andy Flower has left the door ... Read more...
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China’s increased powers aimed at peace, not hegemonic role: Beijing
February 10th, 2010 - 2:38 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Feb. 9 (ANI): China has denied harbouring hegemonic ambitions in the world, and claimed that its increasing power is only aimed at its path for peaceful development."I think neither of your ... Read more...
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Indo-Canadian gets top post in Canada’s top university
January 22nd, 2010 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
By Gurmukh Singh
Toronto, Jan 22 (IANS) Indo-Canadian Hargurdeep Saini was appointed vice president of the University of Toronto, Canada's biggest university, Thursday.Prof Saini, who is currently the dean at the University of ... Read more...
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Kings XI looking for good fast bowlers: Sangakkara
January 15th, 2010 - 6:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Newly appointed Kings XI captain Kumar Sangakkara, who Friday replaced Yuvraj Singh, said he was looking for good pacers to bolster the team's bowling ahead of ... Read more...
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Indian American Shah takes charge of USAID
December 25th, 2009 - 12:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec. 25 (ANI): The US Senate has confirmed Rajiv Shah, a food security expert, to head USAID, a key development agency.America's top international aid and development agency got a Christmas ... Read more...
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CHOGM began in Port of Spain
November 28th, 2009 - 3:26 pm ICT by ANI
Port of Spain, Nov 28 (ANI): The meeting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) began here on Saturday with a call by the Queen Elizabeth, to take the leadership role ... Read more...
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US media plays up Indian PM’s Washington visit to the hilt (Part-II)
November 26th, 2009 - 1:19 pm ICT by ANI
By Smita PrakashWashington, Nov.26 (ANI): Presidents of both parties have used state dinners to reward donors, and Tuesday's event appeared to be no exception. The invitation list included at least 28 top ... Read more...
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Pak must ensure it deals with terrorists on its territory effectively: Obama
November 25th, 2009 - 5:19 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov.25 (ANI): US President Barack Obama has said that Pakistan must ensure that it deals with terrorists operating on and from its soil in an effective manner, thereby wholeheartedly extending ... Read more...
Posted in World |