India committed to Palestinian cause: President
September 12th, 2012 - 12:15 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) India has always considered the conflict in West Asia to be political and to be resolved peacefully while consistently supporting the Palestinian cause, President ... Read more...
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India to host Palestinian leader next week
September 7th, 2012 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Amid the flux in West Asia, India is set to roll out the red carpet for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas next week and reiterate ... Read more...
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Fearing recruitment, India restricts contacts with CIA
July 23rd, 2012 - 12:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Fearing that the CIA might use counter-terrorism meetings to recruit Indian intelligence operatives, New Delhi has restricted agency-to-agency contacts with Washington, says a new book.Scholar ... Read more...
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Palestinians not optimistic about peace with new Israeli government
May 9th, 2012 - 1:09 am ICT by IANS
Ramallah/Gaza, May 8 (IANS) Palestinian National Authority (PNA) and Islamic Hamas movement officials said Tuesday that they see no big hope in reviving the stalled peace talks with Israel after ... Read more...
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Assange interviews Hezbollah chief on Russian channel
April 18th, 2012 - 6:42 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, April 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange kicked off his new career as an interviewer on a Kremlin-funded TV channel by hosting Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah for a ... Read more...
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Palestinians seek political, financial support from Baghdad Arab summit
March 26th, 2012 - 12:23 am ICT by IANS
Ramallah, March 25 (IANS) The Palestinian leadership is looking forward to gain declarations of full Arab political and financial support for their cause in the Arab League annual summit due ... Read more...
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Indian Mujahideen hand in bomb attack being probed (Lead)
February 14th, 2012 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Two people could have executed the bomb attack on the Israeli embassy car, one who planted the device and the other who triggered it, ... Read more...
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Two people could be involved in magnetic bomb blast
February 14th, 2012 - 3:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Two people could have been involved in executing the blast on the Israeli embassy car, one to plant the bomb and the other to trigger ... Read more...
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Defying US, India backs Palestine, reiterates ties with Iran
September 24th, 2011 - 2:32 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Sep 24 (IANS) Sticking to its long-held stands despite pressure, India has voiced public support for a historic Palestinian bid for UN membership and reiterated its relationship ... Read more...
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India to back resolution on UN membership to Palestine
September 17th, 2011 - 10:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India will support a resolution in the UN for providing membership to Palestine in the international body."India's commitment to the Palestinian cause is long ... Read more...
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Palestine seeks India’s support for statehood
August 25th, 2011 - 12:26 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Nabil Shaath, the special envoy of Palestine National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, Wednesday sought India's support for a proposed vote seeking the recognition of Palestinian ... Read more...
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UAE, Palestine discuss projects
July 14th, 2011 - 12:19 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, July 13 (IANS/WAM) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met the non-resident ambassador of the United Arab Emirates in Ramallah Wednesday and discussed progress of several projects funded by the ... Read more...
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Arab League to ask UN to impose no-fly zone over Gaza
April 11th, 2011 - 7:30 am ICT by IANS
Cairo, April 11 (IANS) The Arab League (AL) has said it will ask the UN to consider imposing a no-fly zone over the Gaza Strip to protect the civilians from ... Read more...
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Congress pats UPA for India’s global stature, talks tough on Pakistani terror (Lead)
December 20th, 2010 - 10:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Commending the United Progressive Alliance government for enhancing India's global stature, the ruling Congress party Monday touted the government's achievement in putting terrorism on the global agenda ... Read more...
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Intifada or not - Kashmir defies definitions (Part-III)
August 25th, 2010 - 2:38 pm ICT by ANI
But women in Srinagar are not on the streets because they believe in freedom, independence or any such esoteric cause. They are protesting against the overwhelming presence of security personnel on the ... Read more...
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India committed to Palestinian cause, says S.M. Krishna
August 4th, 2010 - 9:48 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug.4 (ANI): India on Thursday reiterated its commitment to the Palestinian cause and described it as "an important component of its long established foreign policy".Stating in a written reply ... Read more...
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Tharoor meets Abbas, assures India’s support to Palestine
February 12th, 2010 - 4:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Friday met Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor who reassured the visiting leader of New Delhi's support for peace and ... Read more...
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India is an attractive investment destination, Tharoor tells Arab countries
February 3rd, 2010 - 8:34 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb.3 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday beckoned the Middle-East countries to park their funds in India by saying that India is safe and ... Read more...
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Abbas says stalled peace process cause for his stepping down
December 31st, 2009 - 3:04 am ICT by IANS
Riyadh, Dec 31 (DPA) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Wednesday the stalled peace process is the reason he will not run for a second term in office.
"The objective is to achieve a ... Read more...
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Anti-war British MP drags challenges entry ban
March 26th, 2009 - 9:37 am ICT by IANS
Toronto, March 26 (IANS) A British MP, who has been banned from entering Canada for supporting terror groups and opposing US-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, has challenged the Canadian government action ... Read more...
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Third Front rule will scrap US defence accord, review n-deal: Karat (Roundup)
March 16th, 2009 - 10:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), a key player in the emerging Third Front, Monday said if the grouping comes to power it would scrap the ... Read more...
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Hamas hails Turkey PM’s stand at Davos
January 31st, 2009 - 12:19 am ICT by IANS
Gaza City, Jan 30 (DPA) The Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas Friday hailed Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyib Erdogan's stand at the World Economic Forum in Davos, describing it as "brave".Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum ... Read more...
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India should stop all military cooperation with Israel: CPI-M
January 8th, 2009 - 9:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Condemning Israel's assault in Gaza, the Indian Marxists Thursday said the Manmohan Singh government must cease all military cooperation with Israel and urged the people to rise ... Read more...
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Manmohan Singh urges international community to restore peace in Gaza
January 8th, 2009 - 5:43 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai, Jan 8 (ANI): Strongly condemning Israeli attacks on Gaza, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today said that the international community would get together and help restore peace in the region.
"India ... Read more...
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`We will not allow forces of terrorism to destabilise us,” says Manmohan Singh
January 8th, 2009 - 2:42 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai, Jan.8 (ANI): The threat posed by extremism and terrorism to Indias pluralistic and liberal traditions will not be allowed to destabilize the country, the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, said ... Read more...
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Gilani discusses Gaza crisis with Iran envoy, condemns Israeli agression
January 3rd, 2009 - 9:34 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Jan.3 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday met Iran''s Special Envoy Gholam Hussein Nowzari and expressed his deep concern over the Israel-Palestinian conflict in the Gaza ... Read more...
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Senior Hamas leaders son converts to Christianity, speaks against the outfit
January 3rd, 2009 - 6:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 3 (ANI): Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of influential Hamas Leader Sheikh Hassan Yousef, has converted to Christianity, and said that there will never be peace between Israel and ... Read more...
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Growing Indo-Israel relationship not a matter of concern for Palestine: Abbas
October 9th, 2008 - 5:28 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 9 (ANI): Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas today said that India''s growing ties with Israel is not a matter of concern for Palestinians as they remain assured of ... Read more...
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Palestine President hails India’’s role in West Asia peace process
October 7th, 2008 - 4:12 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 7 (ANI): Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas today said that India had played a great role in West Asia peace process.
Speaking after the ceremonial reception and the ... Read more...
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Palestine Authority President meets PM
October 7th, 2008 - 4:12 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 7 (ANI): Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here today to discuss the issues related to West Asia peace process.
Later, an ... Read more...
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Palestinian Authority President to meet PM today
October 7th, 2008 - 9:35 am ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 6 (ANI): Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will meet Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here today.Abbas is likely to discuss the issues related to West Asia ... Read more...
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Mahmoud Abbas to arrive in India today
October 6th, 2008 - 9:56 am ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 6 (ANI): Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will arrive in India on a four-day visit today.Abbas is likely to discuss the issues related to West Asia ... Read more...
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Peace in West Asia to dominate India-Palestine talks on Monday
October 5th, 2008 - 10:27 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 5 (ANI): India and Palestine are likely to discuss the latest situation in West Asia and the peace process during Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas'' four-day visit ... Read more...
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Obama to visit Palestinian territories, meet Abbas
July 14th, 2008 - 6:44 pm ICT by IANS
Xinhua
Ramallah (Palestine), July 14 (Xinhua) US presidential candidate Barack Obama will visit the Palestinian territories this month and will meet President Mahmoud Abbas, a Palestinian official said Monday. The US senator will ... Read more...
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Gaza ceasefire from Thursday: report
June 17th, 2008 - 11:19 pm ICT by IANS
Xinhua
Cairo, June 17 (Xinhua) Israel, Palestinian Islamic movement Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza have agreed to an Egyptian-mediated truce from Thursday, the Egyptian MENA news agency reported Tuesday. The two ... Read more...
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