Afghanistan’s first Olympic medallist eyes an encore
July 23rd, 2012 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, July 23 (IANS) Afghanistan's first Olympic medallist Rohullah Nikpai has vowed to bring more laurels for his country at the London Games beginning Friday.In a recent interview with ... Read more...
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Drones kill 10 Al Qaeda militants in Yemen
June 13th, 2012 - 7:25 pm ICT by IANS
Sana'a, June 13 (IANS) At least 10 members of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) were killed in Yemen after US drones hit their bastions in southeastern Shabwa province ... Read more...
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Yemen faces isolation over Al Qaeda war: UNSC
June 13th, 2012 - 8:08 am ICT by IANS
New York, June 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Yemen faces international isolation in case efforts to stabilise the situation in the country and reform its law enforcement agencies fall through, the UN ... Read more...
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India thanks Bangladesh for honouring 1971 heroes
April 4th, 2012 - 4:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) India and thanked Dhaka for its decision to honour Indian nationals and groups for their role in the 1971 war that led to the ... Read more...
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Russian troops won’t be sent to Syria: Lavrov
March 15th, 2012 - 12:38 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, March 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has dismissed the possibility of Russian combat troops being sent to Syria, which is in the thores of protests ... Read more...
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Pentagon chief in Kyrgyzstan for talks
March 13th, 2012 - 6:10 pm ICT by IANS
Bishkek, March 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Pentagon chief Leon Panetta has arrived in Kyrgyz capital Bishkek for talks with the country's Defence Minister Taalaybek Omuraliyev."The agenda of the talks is ... Read more...
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Kyrgyzstan wants US out of Manas airbase in 2014
February 21st, 2012 - 9:03 am ICT by IANS
Bishkek, Feb 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Kyrgyzstan has reiterated that the US must withdraw all its troops from the Manas airbase in the country when the current lease agreement expires ... Read more...
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NATO rejects criticism over Libya
December 21st, 2011 - 2:30 am ICT by IANS
Brussels, Dec 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The NATO has defended its mission in Libya, saying it saved lives and was strictly in line with the UN mandate."We took every precaution to ... Read more...
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NATO ends its mission in Libya
November 1st, 2011 - 7:51 am ICT by IANS
Brussels, Nov 1 (IANS) NATO Monday officially declared the end of military campaign in Libya, sealing of its seven-month mission in Libya."Today, at midnight Libyan time, a NATO Airborne Early ... Read more...
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Libyan liberation a great victory: NATO chief
October 24th, 2011 - 8:39 am ICT by IANS
Brussels, Oct 24 (IANS) NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said the declaration of liberation in Libya marked a "great victory"."This is a great victory for the people of ... Read more...
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US pledges $40 mn to Libya for arms stockpile safety
October 19th, 2011 - 9:55 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US will allocate $40 million to secure and destroy stockpiles of weapons in Libya, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said during her visit ... Read more...
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White House welcomes new Libyan ambassador
September 10th, 2011 - 6:11 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US President Barack Obama has received new Libyan Ambassador to America Ali Aujali and accepted his credentials to represent his country and its transitional ... Read more...
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Italy calls on Gaddafi to surrender
August 22nd, 2011 - 3:47 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, Aug 22 (IANS/AKI) Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is on the verge of losing power as rebels surround his compound and three of his sons are arrested, Italian Foreign Minister ... Read more...
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Wonderful moment for contemporary Indian writing: Shanker
August 9th, 2011 - 9:11 pm ICT by IANS
Locarno (Switzerland), Aug 9 (IANS) Shanker Raman, a choreographer-turned-writer-turned-director, one of the winners of the Grand Open Doors for his script "The Trapper's Snare" here, feels this is the best ... Read more...
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Saudi Arabia recalls its ambassador from Syria
August 8th, 2011 - 8:42 am ICT by IANS
Riyadh, Aug 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Saudi Arabia has recalled its ambassador from Syria for consultations amid ongoing violent clashes between the Syrian government and protesters, Saudi Arabian media reported Monday."Saudi ... Read more...
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Libyan leader Gaddafi threatens to attack Europe
July 9th, 2011 - 12:09 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has threatened Europe with retaliation for a NATO-led military campaign, saying he will send hundreds of soldiers to launch attacks there."Hundreds ... Read more...
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US Congress votes against military campaign in Libya
June 25th, 2011 - 3:30 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The House of Representatives of the US Congress voted down Friday a resolution authorising a military campaign in Libya.Lawmakers rejected the resolution by a ... Read more...
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Obama announces troops cut, warns Pakistan on terror (Second Lead)
June 23rd, 2011 - 9:57 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 23 (IANS) The US will join efforts to spur an Afghan-led reconciliation with the Taliban, President Barack Obama said as he announced the pullout of 10,000 American ... Read more...
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Obama for ‘good’ Taliban, no to safe havens in Pakistan (Lead)
June 23rd, 2011 - 4:38 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 23 (IANS) The US will join efforts to reconcile with the Taliban, President Barack Obama has said, as he announced a pullout of American forces from Afghanistan. ... Read more...
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US will not tolerate safe havens in Pakistan: Obama
June 23rd, 2011 - 11:03 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 23 (IANS) As US President Barack Obama announced a drawdown of US forces from Afghanistan from next month, he served a notice on Islamabad that terrorist safe ... Read more...
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NATO admits its air strike killed civilians in Tripoli
June 20th, 2011 - 1:32 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, June 20 (IANS) A number of civilians have been killed in one of its air strikes in Tripoli, Libya, Saturday night, NATO has admitted, Xinhua reported Monday.The North Atlantic ... Read more...
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Relatives Iraqi war victims to raise judicial case against former President Bush
June 17th, 2011 - 10:42 am ICT by BNO News
ANBAR, IRAQ (BNO NEWS) -- Relatives of the victims of the U.S. military operations in west Iraq announced on Thursday that they intend to initiate a judicial case against former U.S. President ... Read more...
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Gaddafi told endgame is near: Medvedev’s envoy to Africa
June 14th, 2011 - 2:23 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian head of world chess Kirsan Ilyumzhinov visited Tripoli over the weekend with instructions to make it clear to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi ... 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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NATO campaign aimed at ousting Gaddafi - Russian NATO envoy
May 25th, 2011 - 4:38 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, May 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) NATO operations in Libya are only aimed at bringing down the Gaddafi regime, Russian ambassador to NATO Dmitry Rogozin said Tuesday.NATO forces are leading a ... Read more...
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Russia, China to cooperate on Middle East, North Africa
May 6th, 2011 - 4:36 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, May 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia and China have agreed to cooperate in Middle East and North African issues, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday."We have agreed to coordinate ... Read more...
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‘Voluptuous’ Gaddafi nurse seeks asylum in Norway
May 6th, 2011 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, May 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Ukrainian nurse described by a US embassy cable as a "voluptuous blonde" confidante of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has applied for political asylum in ... Read more...
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Gaddafi building civilian army with armed Libyan teenagers
April 28th, 2011 - 12:37 pm ICT by ANI
Tripoli, Apr 28(ANI): Libyan dictator Muammar al-Gaddafi is reportedly arming teenagers, including girls, to build an "unofficial civilian army" against the ongoing NATO-rebel military campaign.According to The Guardian, the Gaddafi regime ... Read more...
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UN panel finds credible ‘war crimes’ charges in Sri Lanka
April 26th, 2011 - 9:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) A UN report has found credible evidence that both the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tigers violated human rights in the last stages of ... Read more...
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House Republicans introduce bill to halt US operation in Libya
March 30th, 2011 - 8:06 am ICT by IANS
Washington, March 30 (IANS) Two Republicans in US House of Representatives have introduced a bill which seeks to put an end to US military involvement in Libya unless ... Read more...
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Obama urged to clear confusion over US’ interest in Libya mission
March 28th, 2011 - 1:36 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 28 (ANI): US President Barack Obama, who has contradicted Defence Secretary Robert Gates over America's intentions in intervening in Libya, has been urged to clarify the issue.Although Obama ... Read more...
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International coalition divided over goals, exit strategy for Libya
March 25th, 2011 - 5:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 25(ANI): The international coalition confronting Libyan dictator Muammar al-Gaddafi is reportedly divided over the ultimate goal and the exit strategy in the country.The United States has all, but called ... Read more...
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Obama momentarily locked out of White House after unexpected return from Latin America
March 25th, 2011 - 1:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 25 (ANI): A video clip has revealed that US President Barack Obama was momentarily locked out of the Oval Office as he tried to enter from a terrace at ... Read more...
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Obama defends his Nobel Peace Prize following growing criticism over Libya campaign
March 24th, 2011 - 3:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 24(ANI): United States President Barack Obama has said that he does not see any contradiction between his Nobel Peace Prize and his actions in Libya."When I received that award, ... Read more...
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Gaddafi’s “eyes and ears” air force no longer exists as a fighting force: RAF commander
March 24th, 2011 - 1:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 24(ANI): The United States-led military campaign has wiped out Libyan dictator Muammar al-Gaddafi's air force, RAF Air Vice-Marshal Greg Bagwell, who commands the United Kingdom's air operations, has said.Speaking at ... Read more...
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