Eight die as emergency services crippled in Andhra hospitals
February 11th, 2012 - 2:22 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Feb 11 (IANS) At least eight patients have died since Friday night at government-run hospitals in Andhra Pradesh where emergency services are crippled following a strike by junior ... Read more...
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UN envoy calls for dialogue in Maldives
February 10th, 2012 - 2:50 pm ICT by IANS
Male, Feb 10 (IANS) A day after a court ordered the arrest of ousted Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed, UN special envoy Oscar Fernandez-Taranco Friday called for dialogue to resolve ... Read more...
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Singhvi takes on Amit Mitra over central funds for Bengal
February 8th, 2012 - 10:06 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 8 (IANS) Firing a fresh salvo in the latest standoff with the Trinamool Congress over central assistance for West Bengal, the Congress Wednesday accused the state government ... Read more...
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Obama orders freeze on Iranian property
February 7th, 2012 - 7:34 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) US President Barack Obama has ordered the freezing of Iran's property under American jurisdiction, including that of the country's central bank, the White House said.The ... Read more...
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Ed Ackerman involved in a demolition standoff
January 25th, 2012 - 9:12 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Winnipeg, Jan 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The police was involved in a standoff with a 54-year-old man for more than five hours after he tried to stop a demolition. Ed Ackerman climbed to ... Read more...
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US will wait for Pakistan to reassess ties: AfPak envoy
January 20th, 2012 - 6:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Seeking to downplay Pakistan's refusal to allow him to visit the country, US Special Representative for the Afghanistan-Pakistan region Marc Grossman Friday said he will ... Read more...
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Lokpal weak spots can be overcome through debate: activist
December 26th, 2011 - 9:12 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Dec 26 (IANS) Loksatta president Jayaprakash Narayan says there are "significant deficiencies" in the Lokpal bill tabled in parliament but these can be removed through debate. He is ... Read more...
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Police arrest 31 Occupy DC protesters
December 5th, 2011 - 11:25 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 5 (IANS) Police arrested 31 Occupy DC protesters and removed several others clinging to a wood structure erected in McPherson Square near the White House ending an hours-long ... Read more...
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FDI standoff an excuse not to bring Lokpal, alleges Hazare
December 2nd, 2011 - 9:59 pm ICT by IANS
Ralegan-Siddhi (Maharashtra), Dec 2 (IANS) Anna Hazare Friday accused the central government of prolonging the parliament stalemate over the issue of foreign equity in retail as an excuse not ... Read more...
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Government talking to opposition on FDI: Khurshid
November 30th, 2011 - 1:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) The government is talking to the opposition on ways to end the parliament deadlock over foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail and let the houses ... Read more...
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Parliament again shuts down over FDI
November 30th, 2011 - 1:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were Wednesday again adjourned for the day without any business being conducted as the standoff continued between the government and ... Read more...
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Police arrest several ‘Occupy LA’ protestors
November 28th, 2011 - 11:18 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Nov 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Los Angeles police arrested several protesters on Monday after the expiration of the deadline for the Occupy LA protesters to vacate their camp in front ... Read more...
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Jamaica wants mediator to resolve Gayle-WICB standoff
November 3rd, 2011 - 4:39 pm ICT by IANS
Kingston (Jamaica), Nov 3 (IANS/CMC) Fritz Harris, general secretary of the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA), said a mediator should be brought in to adjudicate the ongoing dispute between Chris Gayle and ... Read more...
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Qantas strike grounds CHOGM heads
October 30th, 2011 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Oct 30 (IANS) As many as 17 heads of government and scores of other delegates and journalists here for CHOGM are being forced to make alternative travel arrangements after ... Read more...
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New laser can detect roadside bombs
September 18th, 2011 - 3:20 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) Lasers may pick out roadside bombs and help in identifying improvised explosive devices (IEDs), often used by terrorists, new research says.Marcos Dantus, chemistry professor at ... Read more...
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Just a bill can’t wipe out corruption: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (Interview)
September 6th, 2011 - 12:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The complete eradication of corruption needs transformation from within society and a legislative measure alone cannot do the job, says spiritual guru Sri Sri ... Read more...
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Anna Hazare: A fasting activist turns a national icon
August 28th, 2011 - 2:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) He drove a truck for the army during the 1965 India-Pakistan war, but when Anna Hazare broke his fast on day 13 Sunday after ... Read more...
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BJP, Team Anna agree on Jan Lokpal Bill
August 26th, 2011 - 1:45 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday night threw its weight behind Anna Hazare's anti-graft movement after its top leaders held talks with the social ... Read more...
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Hazare stares at victory, government bends over Lokpal
August 25th, 2011 - 10:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) A 10-day standoff over a strong anti-corruption law appeared heading towards a resolution with indications that Anna Hazare might call off his fast Friday ... Read more...
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Government agrees to Team Anna’s conditions: Deshmukh
August 25th, 2011 - 9:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) A solution to the Lokpal standoff appeared near with the government having agreed to accept the three contentious demands of Team Anna.
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Standoff continues, PM says anything can happen
August 24th, 2011 - 10:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) An all-party meeting Wednesday urged Anna Hazare to end his nine-day fast for a strong anti-corruption law but the determined 74-year-old activist refused amid persisting ... Read more...
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PM hopeful but says ‘anything can happen’ (Lead)
August 24th, 2011 - 10:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said the government was doing its best to "defuse the situation" created by the protest fast of Anna Hazare with ... Read more...
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Committed to strong Lokpal, open to discussion: PM (Lead)
August 20th, 2011 - 5:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Saturday assured that his government was open to discussion to ensure a strong Lokpal and said while there was scope for "give ... Read more...
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Americans give thumbs down to Washington
August 11th, 2011 - 12:17 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 11 (IANS) Barely one in four Americans feels confident that the Obama government can fix America's economic problems with a large majority agreeing that the policymaking process ... Read more...
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Caricom to intervene in Gayle-WICB dispute
July 4th, 2011 - 2:28 pm ICT by IANS
Basseterre (St. Kitts), July 4 (IANS/CMC) Caricom (Caribbean Community) heads of government will accede to former West Indies captain Chris Gayle's request to intervene in the festering dispute between him and ... Read more...
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Guyana president asks Caricom to back Gayle
July 3rd, 2011 - 9:28 am ICT by IANS
Basseterre (St.Kitts), July 3 (IANS/CMC) Guyana's President Bharrat Jagdeo has said that Caricom governments should heed the call from embattled West Indies opener Chris Gayle, and intervene in the impasse between ... Read more...
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Gayle wants end to Windies snub, says Caricom must step in
July 2nd, 2011 - 8:51 am ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), July 2 (IANS/CMC) West Indies opener Chris Gayle lamented his continued exclusion from the regional side, and has called on the regional body Caricom (Caribbean Community and Common Market) ... Read more...
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Government does not want to see me alive: Ramdev (Roundup)
June 26th, 2011 - 10:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Three weeks after he was bundled out, yoga guru Baba Ramdev Sunday returned to the capital to visit a woman who was critically injured ... Read more...
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Striking pilots ground Air India fliers for second day
April 28th, 2011 - 9:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) Some 600 Air India pilots continued with their strike for the second day Thursday, despite a court's stay order, leaving passengers fuming due to cancellation ... Read more...
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Nisar says he has ’solid’ proof about facilitators of Raymond Davis’ exit from Pakistan
April 28th, 2011 - 5:46 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, April 28(ANI): Chaudhry Nisar Ali, Leader of the Opposition in Pakistan's National Assembly, has said that he has "solid evidence" about those who facilitated CIA contractor Raymond Davis' exit from the ... Read more...
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Female chef in Gordon Ramsay’s kitchen claims sexual harassment
April 23rd, 2011 - 6:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 23 (ANI): A female chef working at a Gordon Ramsay restaurant has accused her male colleagues of sexual harassment.Commis chef Janet Kim, 31, a single mother of one, said she ... Read more...
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Pakistan, US to hold strategic dialogue in May
April 13th, 2011 - 12:22 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, April 13(ANI): The United States and Pakistan have agreed to hold their next round of strategic dialogue in May.The announcement regarding dates and the venue of the bilateral talks is yet ... Read more...
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Anna Hazare continues fast (lead)
April 8th, 2011 - 11:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Social activist Anna Hazare announced Friday night that he was continuing with his fast demanding a stringent Lokpal Bill, and said he expected a final ... Read more...
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Anna Hazare continues fast
April 8th, 2011 - 10:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Gandhian Anna Hazare announced Friday night that he was continuing with his fast demanding a stringent Lokpal Bill and said he expected a final government ... Read more...
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US-Pak discussions on visa-related administrative issues underway: Foreign Ministry
April 8th, 2011 - 12:58 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, April 8(ANI): Pakistan and the United States are discussing the issue of visas to the US diplomatic staff posted in the country to resolve the matter that threatens to worsen their ... Read more...
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