Egypt mourns soccer deaths, FIFA shocked at violence
February 2nd, 2012 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 2 (IANS) FIFA president Sepp Blatter was left "shocked and saddened" after violent clashes in the Egyptian city of Port Said Wednesday night left at least 74 people ... Read more...
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Petition seeking Narendra Modi’s deposition before Nanavati panel rejected (Second Lead)
February 1st, 2012 - 2:04 pm ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, Feb 1 (IANS) In a reprieve for Chief Minister Narendra Modi, the Gujarat High Court Wednesday rejected a petition seeking his deposition before the Nanavati-Mehta commission probing the ... Read more...
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‘Narendra Modi needn’t depose before Nanavati panel’ (Lead)
February 1st, 2012 - 1:36 pm ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, Feb 1 (IANS) In a breather for Chief Minister Narendra Modi, the Gujarat High Court Wednesday rejected a petition seeking his deposition before the Nanavati-Mehta commission probing the ... Read more...
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One dead in Bangladesh clash
January 30th, 2012 - 10:29 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Jan 30 (IANS) An activist of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami party died and several others were injured Monday when party activists clashed with police, a media report said. Four people ... Read more...
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10 killed during clashes on Kazakhstan’s independence day
December 17th, 2011 - 8:53 am ICT by IANS
Astana, Dec 17 (IANS) At least 10 people were killed Friday in Zhanaozen city of Kazakhstan after clashes erupted between oil workers and police during independence day celebrations, an official ... Read more...
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Anti-nuclear protesters clash with police in northern Germany
November 26th, 2011 - 9:18 pm ICT by BNO News
BERLIN (BNO NEWS) -- Anti-nuclear protesters clashed with police in Germany on Friday as a train carrying nuclear waste edged its way across the country, the dpa news agency reported on Saturday.Protesters ... Read more...
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Egypt protests continue despite authorities’ concessions
November 23rd, 2011 - 11:07 am ICT by IANS
Cairo, Nov 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A televised address by Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, the chairman of Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF), has not changed the mood of ... Read more...
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Egypt presidential polls in June 2012
November 23rd, 2011 - 7:13 am ICT by IANS
Cairo, Nov 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Presidential elections in Egypt will be held in June 2012, the country's military council has announced."Parliament elections will be carried out according to the earlier ... Read more...
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EU foreign policy chief condemns fresh violence in Egypt
November 21st, 2011 - 4:53 pm ICT by BNO News
BRUSSELS (BNO NEWS) -- The European Union on Monday condemned the fresh outbreak of violence in Egypt this weekend which has left at least 22 people killed and more than 1,700 others ... Read more...
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30 people injured in Arunachal violence
October 11th, 2011 - 3:50 pm ICT by IANS
Itanagar, Oct 11 (IANS) At least 30 people were injured and several vehicles set ablaze Tuesday in Arunachal Pradesh when members of a tribal group clashed with each other, prompting ... Read more...
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Egyptians protest return of emergency laws
September 17th, 2011 - 10:49 pm ICT by BNO News
CAIRO (BNO NEWS) -- Egyptians on Friday gathered in Cairo's Tahrir Square to protest against military trials and the reactivation of emergency laws by military rulers, local media reported on Saturday.Protesters held ... Read more...
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Saudi Arabia recalls its ambassador from Syria
August 8th, 2011 - 8:42 am ICT by IANS
Riyadh, Aug 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Saudi Arabia has recalled its ambassador from Syria for consultations amid ongoing violent clashes between the Syrian government and protesters, Saudi Arabian media reported Monday."Saudi ... Read more...
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US calls on citizens to leave Syria
August 6th, 2011 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US has urged its citizens to leave Syria immediately following violent clashes in the country between government troops and protesters."The US Department of State ... Read more...
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Violent clashes in Indian-administered Kashmir after youth dies in custody
August 1st, 2011 - 3:24 am ICT by BNO News
SRINAGAR, KASHMIR (BNO NEWS) -- At least six people were injured on Sunday during violent clashes between government forces and protesters in Indian-administered Kashmir following the death of a youth in police ... Read more...
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Egypt court grants bail to 14 accused of killing protesters
July 5th, 2011 - 4:52 am ICT by IANS
Cairo, July 5 (IANS/AKI) An Egyptian court has released on bail 14 people accused of killing protesters during the revolt that led to the ouster of former president Hosni Mubarak.The ... Read more...
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Six killed in Yemen
June 24th, 2011 - 4:14 am ICT by IANS
Sana'a, June 24 (IANS) At least five Al Qaeda militants and one Yemeni soldier were killed in fierce battles between extremists and security forces in Yemen Thursday, a military official ... Read more...
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India sets up helplines for its nationals in Yemen
June 4th, 2011 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) With the situation in Yemen worsening by the day, India Saturday set up helplines for over Indian nationals and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) ... Read more...
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India sets up helplines for its nationals in Yemen (Lead)
June 4th, 2011 - 3:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) With the situation in Yemen worsening by the day, India Saturday set up helplines for Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin (PIOs) living in ... Read more...
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No forcible land acquisition - Mayawati’s new deal for farmers (Lead)
June 2nd, 2011 - 8:38 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, June 2 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Thursday tried to placate angry farmers saying that under a new acquisition policy no land would be forcibly taken from ... Read more...
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BJP wants CBI probe against Mayawati
June 1st, 2011 - 5:03 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, June 1 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders met Uttar Pradesh Governor B.L. Joshi here Wednesday to seek a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry against the Mayawati ... Read more...
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Supreme Court declines to hear Bhatta-Parsaul probe plea (Lead)
May 30th, 2011 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday declined to hear a petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged police atrocities on farmers of Bhatta-Parsaul ... Read more...
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22 soldiers killed in Sudan
May 20th, 2011 - 9:25 pm ICT by IANS
Khartoum, May 20 (IANS) At least 22 soldiers were killed by former south rebel Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) in the disputed area of Abyei, the Sudanese Army said Friday ... Read more...
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Campaign to spread across Uttar Pradesh: Rahul Gandhi
May 18th, 2011 - 7:04 pm ICT by IANS
Varanasi, May 18 (IANS) The campaign in support of farmers launched in violence-torn Bhatta-Parsaul in Greater Noida will be taken to every village in Uttar Pradesh, Congress general secretary ... Read more...
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Mass graves found in Cote d’Ivoire
May 10th, 2011 - 7:44 am ICT by IANS
United Nations, May 10 (IANS) At least 68 bodies have been found in 10 graves near the Cote d'Ivoire's main city of Abidjan, Xinhua reported.According to the UN Office of ... Read more...
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Farmers’ stir: More forces deployed in Agra
May 9th, 2011 - 11:31 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, May 9 (IANS) Additional companies of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and the Uttar Pradesh Police moved into volatile areas here as an uneasy calm prevailed Monday, a day ... Read more...
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Three killed in Bihar panchayat poll violence
April 23rd, 2011 - 4:29 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, April 23 (IANS) Three Janata Dal-United (JD-U) supporters were killed and four seriously injured in firing by a group of unidentified men in a village in Vaishali district, ahead ... Read more...
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African Union determined to achieve ceasefire in Libya
April 13th, 2011 - 6:50 am ICT by IANS
Algiers, April 13 (IANS) The African Union (AU) is determined to reach a ceasefire in Libya to "preserve the interests of the Libyan people", Xinhua quoted Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould ... Read more...
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Ahmadinejad calls on foreign forces to leave Bahrain
April 4th, 2011 - 11:37 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran, April 4 (IANS) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has called upon the foreign forces to leave Bahrain, and appealed the Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa-led government to listen to the people's ... Read more...
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Britain asks its citizens to leave Yemen
April 1st, 2011 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 1 (IANS) The British government has asked its nationals to leave Yemen ahead of the mass protests planned for Friday, fearing the agitation might turn violent.Friday's pro-democracy ... Read more...
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India hopes dialogue will settle all issues in Bahrain
March 30th, 2011 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) India told Bahrain Wednesday that it hoped for a peaceful resolution of the current unrest in the Gulf state through dialogue.Bahrain has assured India about ... Read more...
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India express condolences over death of Indian in Bahrain cross-fire
March 18th, 2011 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Mar 18 (IANS) India Friday expressed its condolences over the death of an Indian national, Stephen Abraham, in the violent clashes between protestors and security forces in Bahrain."In ... Read more...
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Bahrain assures safety of Indians
March 17th, 2011 - 11:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Bahrain has assured the safety of all Indians living in the Gulf state which has witnessed violent clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces.Bahraini Prime ... Read more...
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Bahrain declares emergency
March 15th, 2011 - 9:00 pm ICT by IANS
Manama, March 15 (IANS) Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa Tuesday declared a state of emergency for three months following unending protests that threaten to topple the monarchy, Xinhua reported.The ... Read more...
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GCC troops in Bahrain, Iran asks Bahrain to stop violence (Second Lead)
March 15th, 2011 - 12:39 am ICT by IANS
Manama/Tehran, March 14 (IANS) Forces from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) arrived in Bahrain Monday to help authorities restore order after violent clashes erupted over the weekend between protesters and ... Read more...
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Indians in Bahrain advised to keep low profile: Ahamed
March 14th, 2011 - 11:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) After violent clashes in Bahrain over the weekend, India is closely monitoring the situation in the Gulf state and has asked the Indian community to ... Read more...
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