Strengthen ceasefire in Syria: Annan
April 23rd, 2012 - 12:19 am ICT by IANS
Geneva, April 22 (IANS) UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan Sunday urged all parities in Syria, especially the government, to work with UN monitors to consolidate the fragile ceasefire in the ... Read more...
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Black Caps manager Currie asks players to avoid clashes during semi-final
March 27th, 2011 - 5:33 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Mar 27 (ANI): Amid concerns over yesterday's on-field tussle against South Africa, New Zealand cricket team manager Dave Currie has urged players to be careful and avoid such incidents in their ... Read more...
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A pivotal moment in history: Biden
February 12th, 2011 - 2:17 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) US Vice President Joe Biden described Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's stepping down as "a pivotal moment in history". "What has happened in Egypt will be felt beyond its ... Read more...
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No major changes expected in Afghan strategy: Obama administration
September 18th, 2010 - 6:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept.18 (ANI): The Obama administration has concluded that its war strategy in Afghanistan is sound and that a December review, once seen as a pivotal moment, is unlikely to yield ... Read more...
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‘The Sixth Sense’ has the biggest shocking twist
July 26th, 2010 - 6:17 pm ICT by ANI
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Sense' features the biggest shocking twist of all time, according to a poll.The film about a young boy ... Read more...
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US media welcomes ‘first step’ in India-Pakistan talks
February 26th, 2010 - 11:21 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 26 (IANS) The US media saw Thursday's secretary-level talks between India and Pakistan as a "first step" with broad agreement that even if there was no breakthrough as expected ... 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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Obama says India is indispensable (Third Lead)
November 24th, 2009 - 11:44 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar and Manish Chand
Washington, Nov 24 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Tuesday hailed India as an "indispensable" partner as he rolled out the red carpet for Prime Minister ... Read more...
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Obama rolls out the red carpet, says ‘India is indispensable’ (Second Lead)
November 24th, 2009 - 11:18 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar and Manish Chand
Washington, Nov 24 (IANS) US President Barack Obama rolled out the red carpet Tuesday for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the first state visit of ... Read more...
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Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Singh of India During Arrival Ceremony
November 24th, 2009 - 10:28 pm ICT by admin
As released by the White House9:25 A.M. ESTPRESIDENT OBAMA: Prime Minister Singh, Mrs. Gursharan Kaur, members of the Indian delegation -- on behalf of Michelle and ... Read more...
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Jerusalem’s geology molded it into one of world’s most religiously important cities
October 20th, 2009 - 4:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, October 20 (ANI): A new study has determined that Jerusalem's geology has been crucial in molding it into one of the most religiously important cities on the planet.It started in the ... Read more...
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US officials stepping up pressure on Netanyahu to cut deal on Israeli settlements
September 2nd, 2009 - 1:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 2 (ANI): US officials are stepping up pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cut a deal on curtailing Israeli settlements, and they're holding out a prize that ... Read more...
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Oz experts’ panel questions Ponting’s tactics
July 13th, 2009 - 1:46 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne/Cardiff, July 13 (ANI): A panel of Australian cricketing experts, including Nick McArdle, Damien Fleming and Mark Waugh, have concluded that Australian captain Ricky Ponting's tactics on the final day of the ... Read more...
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India is worst victim of terrorism: US lawmaker
July 8th, 2009 - 10:13 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, July 8 (IANS) Noting that no nation has suffered more from terrorism than India, an influential US lawmaker wants Washington to help it break with the perilous politics of ... Read more...
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Terror attacks aimed against India’s economic progress: US
May 1st, 2009 - 10:21 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, May 1 (IANS) A series of terrorist attacks on India by Islamic extremist groups like the one on Mumbai were aimed at creating a breakdown in India-Pakistan relations and ... Read more...
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Australian batsman Andrew Symonds is at it again
June 14th, 2008 - 1:29 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, June 14 (IANS) Andrew Symonds is not a walker, but he also makes it a point to rub it in by acknowledging that he was out and it's for the umpire ... Read more...
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Canada apologises to Indians for years of abuse in schools
June 12th, 2008 - 6:11 pm ICT by ANI
Edinburgh , June 12 (ANI): Canada has reportedly apologized to the Indians living there for its century-long policy of forcing Indian children into Christian schools to strip them of their original ... Read more...
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Mystery behind Dylans mysterious two-month hiatus in 1966 unravelled
June 7th, 2008 - 12:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 7 (ANI): When Bob Dylan mysteriously disappeared in 1966, the whole world went buzzed over it. But now, a memoir has claimed to have solved the puzzle behind the ... Read more...
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Fate played a big part in shaping Hugh Jackmans acting career
May 31st, 2008 - 4:07 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, May 31 (ANI): He has been successful in creating a niche for himself in Hollywood, but for Hugh Jackman acting was never a career choice.In a recent interview, the ... Read more...
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‘IPL wants to stage matches in England’
March 29th, 2008 - 9:01 pm ICT by admin
London, March 29 (IANS) Organisers of the Indian Premier League (IPL) championship have approached cricket bosses in England for permission to stage matches at Lord's and Brit Oval cricket grounds, a newspaper ... Read more...
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Ferguson tells players to respect referees
March 22nd, 2008 - 5:03 pm ICT by admin
London, March 22 (IANS) Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is angered by Chelsea player's constant haranguing of referees during the Wednesday's draw at Tottenham and has told his players to respect the ... Read more...
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