Sushma Swaraj unveils Ashoka painting
September 2nd, 2012 - 6:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) BJP leader Sushma Swaraj has unveiled a painting depicting Emperor Asoka to mark the 2,600th year of the advent of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.The painting ... Read more...
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Pakistan donates $50,000 to Philippines
June 14th, 2012 - 10:27 pm ICT by IANS
Manila, June 14 (IANS) The Philippines government has received a donation of $50,000 from Pakistan for reconstructing areas devastated by last year's tropical storm Washi, according to the country's foreign ... Read more...
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US urges India to press Iran over nuclear issue (Lead)
April 2nd, 2012 - 9:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Downplaying divergences on the Iranian issue after imposing fresh sanctions, the US Monday sought India's cooperation in pressing Tehran to come clean on its nuclear ... Read more...
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Skyscrapers, termites threaten Buddhist temple in China
March 2nd, 2012 - 10:46 am ICT by IANS
Shanghai, March 2 (IANS) A 130-year-old Buddhist temple here is facing an alarming situation due to termites, ageing structures and nearby high-rise buildings.The Jade Buddha Temple in Putuo district was ... Read more...
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Thailand approves $648.5 million post-flood budget
December 8th, 2011 - 1:17 am ICT by BNO News
BANGKOK, THAILAND (BNO NEWS) -- The government of Thailand on Tuesday approved a Bt 20 billion ($648.5 million) budget for the country's post-flood reconstruction efforts, local media reported on Wednesday.Thai Government spokeswoman ... Read more...
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Army, IAF’s relief, reconstruction efforts on in Sikkim
October 17th, 2011 - 9:59 pm ICT by IANS
Gangtok, Oct 17 (IANS) A month after a quake devastated the mountainous state of Sikkim, defence personnel are still engaged in relief and reconstruction work in the state's North district ... Read more...
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Britain to continue its support to Libya: Cameron
September 6th, 2011 - 6:33 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 6 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron has said that though the future of Libya belongs to its people, Britain would continue its support to the North ... Read more...
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UAE commanders visit troops in Italy, Afghanistan
September 1st, 2011 - 12:01 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Aug 31 (IANS/WAM) Top UAE commanders have visited the UAE Force in Italy and Afghanistan.In Italy, the force is participating in the international patrols enforcing the no-fly ... Read more...
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Wen reiterates support to Pakistan’s sovereignty
August 25th, 2011 - 12:38 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 25 (IANS) Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has reiterated his country's unconditional support to Pakistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity.He made the comments during a meeting with visiting Pakistan ... Read more...
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India pledges full cooperation to Egypt, to enhance trade
May 31st, 2011 - 12:28 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) India Monday pledged full support to Egypt in its reconstruction efforts, including in the process of holding elections, as the two countries resolved to scale ... Read more...
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Japanese PM visits quake-hit areas
April 2nd, 2011 - 7:17 pm ICT by IANS
Tokyo, April 2 (IANS) Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan visited the quake-hit areas of the northeastern region of the country Saturday.During his visit, Kan encouraged the self-defence forces members ... Read more...
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ADB offers support for quake-hit Japan victims
March 14th, 2011 - 1:49 pm ICT by ANI
Manila (Philippines), Mar. 14 (ANI): Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Haruhiko Kuroda has expressed his condolences and offered support to the people and Government of Japan, following a powerful earthquake-cum-tsunami in the ... Read more...
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India seeks meaningful dialogue with Pakistan: Patil (Lead)
February 21st, 2011 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) India Monday stressed that it will pursue a foreign policy which will ensure that its voice is heard in global fora and made it clear that ... Read more...
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India welcomes democracy in Egypt: President Patil
February 21st, 2011 - 3:15 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Welcoming the dawn of democracy elsewhere, President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Monday said Egypt has recently seen momentous developments."Egypt has recently seen momentous developments. As a democracy ... Read more...
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World Bank chief to visit Bihar
December 14th, 2010 - 9:53 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Dec 14 (IANS) World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick will visit Bihar in January to discuss reconstruction efforts in areas hit by floods in 2008 that killed over 500 people, officials ... Read more...
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Support Pakistan only if it acts against all terror groups: US task force
November 13th, 2010 - 12:23 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Nov 13 (IANS) The United States should invest in a long-term partnership with Pakistan, but only if Pakistan takes action against all terrorist organizations, including the Lashkar-e-Taeba (LeT), ... Read more...
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China vows support for Pakistan’s post-flood reconstruction
November 12th, 2010 - 9:49 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Nov 12 (IANS) Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Friday pledged full support for Pakistan's post-flood reconstruction efforts, Xinhua reported.Wen made the remarks during his meeting with visiting Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari ... Read more...
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UAE, Unicef combine for Pakistan health campaign
September 23rd, 2010 - 10:28 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Sep 23 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Unicef Thursday signed a deal to carry out a vaccination programme for over 850,000 Pakistani women.
The partnership, between UAE's Red ... Read more...
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China to give additional $29 mn to flood-hit Pakistan
September 7th, 2010 - 8:09 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 7 (IANS) China has announced that it would provide an additional 200 million yuan ($29.4 million) of humanitarian aid for relief and reconstruction in the flood-hit Pakistan.
The Chinese government had ... Read more...
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World Bank increases Pakistan flood support to $1 bn
September 2nd, 2010 - 9:08 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 2 (DPA) The World Bank said Wednesday it was raising its support for flood relief in Pakistan to $1 billion, from $900 million.
The announcement came after a meeting ... Read more...
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Wyclef Jean to appeal decision on candidacy
August 23rd, 2010 - 11:46 am ICT by IANS
Port-au-Prince, Aug 23 (DPA) Singer Wyclef Jean Monday plans to appeal a decision by the Haitian Electoral Commission last week that he is not eligible to run for president of the Caribbean ... Read more...
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Canada-Russia airspace ’showdown’ over Arctic
July 31st, 2010 - 12:40 pm ICT by IANS
By Gurmukh Singh
Toronto, July 31 (IANS) In yet another incident reminiscent of the Cold War, Canada Friday revealed that two Russian bombers were intercepted trying to enter its airspace.Defence officials in ... Read more...
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Pak warns US that era of ‘do more’ is no more
July 3rd, 2010 - 1:01 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, July 3 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has warned the United States that his country can no longer continue the 'war on terror' alone and that the "era ... Read more...
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Taliban threaten to attack Indians working in Afghanistan
July 1st, 2010 - 1:04 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, July 1(ANI): The Afghan Taliban has said that it would now launch a "new war strategy" in which they will target Indians, who are working in various NGOs and other ... Read more...
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Lack of funds may affect anti-terror war: Pakistan
June 19th, 2010 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 19 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Saturday told special US envoy Richard Holbrooke that the anti-terror war could be badly affected if the international community failed to ... Read more...
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Karzai seeks Kandahar leaders help and sacrifice in sustained operations against Taliban
June 14th, 2010 - 4:11 pm ICT by ANI
Kandahar, June 14(ANI): Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has told local leaders in Kandahar to prepare themselves for sustained operations to rid the area of Taliban insurgents."This operation requires sacrifice, and without ... Read more...
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Ricky Martin To Play Che In “Evita” Revival
June 11th, 2010 - 4:50 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
June 11, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Pop singer Ricky Martin will be returning to Broadway in 2012, to play the role of Che in the musical revival of "Evita", based on the ... Read more...
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Sri Lanka assures India of political settlement, 7 pacts signed (Roundup)
June 9th, 2010 - 10:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Sri Lanka Wednesday assured India of a political settlement for minorities and quicker rehabilitation of the displaced Tamils as New Delhi announced a host of initiatives ... Read more...
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Clinton Foundation gives $1 mn for Haiti hurricane safety
June 2nd, 2010 - 3:22 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 2 (DPA) Former US president Bill Clinton's foundation Tuesday pledged $1 million towards disaster preparedness and hurricane safety in Haiti ahead of a conference to discuss the earthquake-shattered country's future.
Clinton ... Read more...
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World Bank cancels Haiti’s $36 million debt
May 28th, 2010 - 11:11 pm ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON D.C. (BNO NEWS) – The remaining $36 million of debt owed by Haiti to the International Development Association (IDA), the Bank's fund for the poorest countries, has been canceled on Friday, ... Read more...
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Rampant HR violations, apathy by Burmese Military Junta leaves cyclone victims hapless
May 8th, 2010 - 3:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 8 (ANI): The survivors of Cyclone Nargis that devastated Burma in 2008, continue to reel under the problems brought by the cyclone.A study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins ... Read more...
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India’s work in Afghanistan critically important: US envoy
April 19th, 2010 - 9:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) US Ambassador Timothy J. Roemer Monday lauded India's reconstruction work in Afghanistan and stressed that there were opportunities for the two countries to work together in ... Read more...
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Prince Charles becomes ‘only royal in living memory’ to visit war-torn Kabul
March 26th, 2010 - 4:09 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar. 26 (ANI): After paying his first visit to Afghanistan, Prince Charles has become the most senior member of the royal family to travel to the war-torn country since the conflict ... Read more...
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India for meaningful ties with Pakistan, active engagement with world(Lead)
February 22nd, 2010 - 5:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) India is prepared to have "meaningful" ties with Pakistan if it curbs anti-India terror on its soil even as it seeks to enhance ties with major ... Read more...
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India will continue Afghan assistance: Patil
February 22nd, 2010 - 2:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) India would continue its efforts to rebuild war-torn Afghanistan, President Pratibha Patil said here Monday.
Highlighting the government's foreign policy achievements while addressing the joint session of ... Read more...
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