Iraq shares concern over Syrian issue: Annan (Lead)
July 11th, 2012 - 8:31 am ICT by IANS
Baghdad, July 11 (IANS) Iraq shares the concern over the Syrian crisis, UN-Arab League special envoy Kofi Annan has said, adding that Baghdad supports his six-point plan and its comprehensive ... Read more...
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Annan admits failure of Syrian peace mission
July 8th, 2012 - 9:57 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Kofi Annan, the joint UN and Arab League envoy to Syria, has admitted his failure in solving Syrian crisis, according to a French ... Read more...
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Russia, Spain hit with UEFA charges of racism
June 26th, 2012 - 10:07 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian and Spanish football federations have both received UEFA charges relating to alleged racist chanting by fans at the Euro 2012.Russia's case relates to ... Read more...
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Peace plan not implemented in Syria: Annan
June 8th, 2012 - 9:00 am ICT by IANS
United Nations, June 8 (IANS) Kofi Annan, the UN-Arab League joint special envoy for Syria, has said that his six-point peace plan to end the Middle East country's 16-month ... Read more...
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UN observers shot at in Syria: Ban
June 7th, 2012 - 10:56 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, June 7 (IANS) UN observers trying to reach the scene of the latest reported massacre of Syrian villagers were shot at with small arms, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon ... Read more...
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China, Russia to make joint efforts for Syria
May 11th, 2012 - 8:04 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 11 (IANS) China and Russia have pledged to make joint efforts to seek a political solution to the ongoing Syrian turbulence as the two countries' foreign ministers held ... Read more...
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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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Ajax move closer to Dutch title
April 16th, 2012 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, April 16 (IANS) Defending champions Ajax football club beat De Graafschap 3-1 to open a six-point lead over the other title contenders at the top of the Dutch ... Read more...
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UNSC adopts plan to send observers to Syria
April 15th, 2012 - 4:42 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, April 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The UN Security Council (UNSC) unanimously adopted Saturday the draft resolution to send a group of unarmed observers to Syria to oversee the ceasefire, CNN ... Read more...
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Dempo thrash Mumbai FC 2-0 in I-League
February 1st, 2012 - 10:06 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Feb 1 (IANS) Ranti Martins scored a brace, including an injury-time goal, as Dempo defeated Mumbai FC 2-0 to open a six-point lead at the top in the 18th ... Read more...
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Orissa to resume work at Posco site
July 1st, 2011 - 10:56 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, July 1 (IANS) The Orissa government said Friday it is likely to resume work at the site of the $12 billion Posco project as a group of protesting villagers ... Read more...
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Strike cripples medical services in Ranchi hospital
August 21st, 2010 - 1:24 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, Aug 21 (IANS) The strike by junior doctors and nurses at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Science (RIMS) here for the past four days has paralysed medical services, leading to the ... Read more...
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Aditya carries India’s hope in world junior squash
July 30th, 2010 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
Quito (Ecuador), July 30 (IANS) Aditya Jagtap carried India's hopes into the quarterfinal stage of the World Junior Men's Squash Championships here.
Also joining him Thursday were five Egyptians and one each ... Read more...
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British Grand Prix ‘is just another weekend’ for Hamilton
July 10th, 2010 - 5:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 10(ANI): McLaren Formula One racing driver Lewis Hamilton has said that he sees Sunday's British Grand Prix as just another stepping stone to recapturing the championship title.Championship leader Hamilton ... Read more...
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‘Bond’ Button and ‘villain’ Hamilton dismiss Webber’s suggestions of messy spat
July 9th, 2010 - 2:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 9(ANI): British Formula One racing drivers Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button have dismissed Red Bull driver Mark Webber's suggestions of a growing feud between the McLaren teammates.Hamilton, leading the ... Read more...
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McLaren ‘love-in’ between Hamilton and Button will turn sour: Webber
July 8th, 2010 - 2:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 8(ANI): Red Bull racing driver Mark Webber reckons the 'friendly relations' between McLaren teammates Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button will end up messy when the Formula One title fight heats ... Read more...
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Britain likely to witness hung parliament after elections: Polls
March 21st, 2010 - 3:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar. 21 (ANI): Two opinion polls have predicted a hung British Parliament, as the Conservatives are not likely to get an absolute majority in the General Election.According to an ICM survey ... Read more...
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Mujeeb feared military would kill him, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto: Khar
September 5th, 2009 - 12:32 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Sep.5 (ANI): Former Punjab Governor Mustafa Khar has revealed that former Bangladesh President Sheikh Mujeebur Rehman feared being killed by the Army.In an interview with a private television channel, Khar ... Read more...
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Capello asks ManU, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal to beware of Barcelona, Messi
March 20th, 2009 - 6:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 20 (ANI): England coach Fabio Capello has asked Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal to beware of Barcelona and Lionel Messi during the Champions League quarter-final.Capello feels Barcelona ... Read more...
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Buddha-Gurung meeting fails, GJM to go ahead with Saturday shutdown (Roundup)
February 5th, 2009 - 12:23 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 4 (IANS) A meeting between West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee and Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) president Bimal Gurung to find a solution to the impasse in the Dooars area ... Read more...
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GJM threatens more agitation if Gorkhaland demand not met
February 4th, 2009 - 8:25 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 4 (IANS) The Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) Wednesday threatened to launch more agitation if its six-point demand, including that for a separate state of Gorkhaland within the country, was not ... Read more...
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1941 WWII rationing book newest bestseller following reissue to beat credit crunch
December 23rd, 2008 - 3:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, December 23 (ANI): A tome that taught Britons how to feed themselves cheaply during WWII rationing became the newest bestseller when it was re-released to beat the credit crunch.
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New organisation to campaign for musicians rights
October 4th, 2008 - 6:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 4 (ANI): A new union established by rock stars to stand up for their musical rights will be launched on October 5 at the In the City conference in ... Read more...
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Georgia urges UN-led negotiations to end conflict
August 15th, 2008 - 4:20 am ICT by IANS
DPA
New York, Aug 15 (DPA) Georgia said Thursday the six-point plan devised by the European Union to end its conflict with Russia provides the ground for negotiations, which should be conducted by ... Read more...
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Club president denies Mancini’s willingness to leave Inter
March 13th, 2008 - 1:37 pm ICT by admin
DPA
Milan, March 13 (DPA) Italian football club Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti late Wednesday denied that coach Roberto Mancini had expressed his willingness not to continue with his job beyond the end ... Read more...
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Nepal’s Terai leaders optimistic of deal with government
February 28th, 2008 - 11:23 pm ICT by admin
Xinhua
Kathmandu, Feb 28 (Xinhua) United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF), an umbrella organization of parties of Nepal's Terai region agitating for autonomy, Thursday expressed optimism of reaching an agreement with the government. Talking ... Read more...
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