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'India to continue its endeavour to normalise ties with Pak'

Washington, Feb 7: India will continue with its endeavour to normalise relationship with Pakistan, Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai has said here, stressing that the future of Afghanistan and Pakistan is "inseparable" from the destiny of the country. "The future of Afghanistan

India promises level playing field to US companies

Washington, Feb 7: Promising to provide a level playing field to US companies on civilian nuclear deal, visiting Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai has said India is willing to address their specific concerns within the framework of the law in this regard passed

UN appeals India to ratify global nuclear test ban treaty

United Nations, Feb 7: UN chief Ban Ki-moon has appealed to eight countries, including India, to ratify the CTBT to bring the global nuclear test ban into force. The UN secretary general made the appeal after Indonesia became the 157th

Egypt presidential race to open mid-March

Cairo, Feb 6: Candidates for Egypt's first presidential election since the ouster of veteran leader Hosni Mubarak can start registering from March 15, a month earlier than expected, the head of the elections committee said on Monday. "Registration for the

Nearly 70 killed in Syria as regime presses crackdown

Beirut, Feb 6: At least 66 civilians were killed across Syria today and scores injured as regime troops pounded the city of Homs with mortars and launched an assault on Zabadani, near the capital, activists said. State media said three soldiers

Gaddafi's son Saif-al Islam's trial to begin within weeks

Libya, Feb 6: The trial of son of slain Libyan leader, Saif-al Islam will begin within weeks or months, said Libya’s ruling National Transitional Council (NTC).The trial which sees Saif as playing a crucial role during his father's regime could seek

Pakistan SC suspends election of 28 lawmakers

Islamabad, Feb 6: Pakistan's Supreme Court on Monday suspended 28 lawmakers, including three ministers, elected under an incomplete Election Commission, reflecting the continuing tensions between the government and the judiciary.The verdict affected three federal ministers belonging to the ruling Pakistan People's Party

After Barbie dolls, Iran intends to shun Simpsons dolls too

Tehran, Feb 6: Iran has displayed its extreme, hardline stand yet again when it included dolls of the Simpsons cartoon characters in the list of banned toys in the country. The decision was made by a government-affiliated agency, mentioned

Gilani in Qatar, to talk Afghan reconciliation

Islamabad, Feb 6: Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani will hold talks on the Afghan reconciliation process, including the Taliban's plans to open a political office in the Gulf state during he two-day visit to Qatar beginning on Monday.Gilani referred to the

6.8 quake in Philippines kills 13, buries homes

Manila, Feb 6: A strong earthquake in the central Philippines killed at least 13 people today as it destroyed buildings and triggered landslides that buried dozens of houses, trapping residents. At least 29 people were missing. The 6.8-magnitude quake, in

Ex-US Prez Kennedy exploited student in White House

Washington, Feb 6: In what may prove as a major setback for US, a book claimed to have revealed the secrets of former President John F Kennedy's life. The book shows how Kennedy exploited a student who was working as an

Mathai arrives in Washington; likely to meet Clinton

Washington, Feb 6: Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai, who is here to discuss a host of bilateral and regional issues including Iranian sanctions and Af-Pak situation, with top US officials, is also expected to meet Secretary of State Hillary Clinton this week.

Tsunami alert issued in Philippines after 6.8 quake

Manila, Feb 6: A tsunami alert has been issued in Philippines in the aftermath of an earthquake measuring 6.8 in the richter scale. The quake is believed to have been struck near central Philippines on Monday. The tsunami alert has

19 Americans among 44 to be put on trial amid US-Egypt row

Cairo, Feb 5: Egypt will put on trial 44 people, including 19 Americans, over alleged illegal funding of aid groups, amid warnings that it would strain bilateral ties with the US.Egyptian investigating judges today referred 43 NGO workers, including 19 Americans, to

Pakistan cannot afford war over Kashmir: Yousuf Raza Gilani

Islamabad, Feb 5: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani today acknowledged that the Kashmir issue would have to be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy as Pakistan "cannot afford wars" in the 21st century. Four wars have already been fought on the Kashmir

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