Category: International

Paris climate pact irreversible, say 197 nations

By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 18 (IANS) Nearly 200 nations on Friday reaffirmed their political commitment to a global climate…

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US stocks rally amid Yellen’s remarks

New York, Nov 18 (IANS) US stocks traded mostly higher as investors digested comments from US Federal Reserve Chair Janet…

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Obama warns Donald Trump on Russia

Washington, Nov 18 (IANS) US President Barack Obama has warned Donald Trump he should be willing to stand up to…

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Drought hits over one million in Kenya

Nairobi, Nov 18 (IANS) Kenya said it has launched interventions to deal with a severe drought, which is ravaging several…

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No backtracking on Paris agreement, say BASIC countries at COP22

By Kushagra Dixit Marrakech, Nov 18 (IANS) Uncertain of what the near future beholds in terms of financial curtailing if…

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Over 100 migrants perish in Mediterranean shipwreck

Rome, Nov 18 (IANS/AKI) A total of 103 migrants died when their boat sank in the Mediterranean while their rescue…

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Believers who receive God’s mercy must guide others: Pope

Vatican City, Nov 17 (IANS/AKI) Catholics who benefit from Divine mercy during their lives are obliged to become "a sign…

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Hundreds of refugee children missing in Sweden

Stockholm, Nov 17 (IANS) Over 500 unaccompanied migrant children have gone missing after arriving in Sweden this year and the…

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Some 600,000 children trapped in Mosul, says charity

Mosul (Iraq), Nov 17 (IANS/AKI) Around 600,000 children are trapped inside the beleaguered Iraqi city of Mosul where they are…

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US intelligence chief announces resignation

Washington, Nov 17 (IANS) US Director of National Intelligence James Clapper announced on Thursday that he will be stepping down…

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COP22: Least developed, island nations call for greater action

By Kushagra Dixit Marrakech, Nov 17 (IANS) The island nations, least developed and developing countries on Thursday voiced their concerns…

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Britain ratifies Paris climate pact

By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 17 (IANS) Britain has ratified the historic Paris Agreement that aims to cut greenhouse gas…

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Israel President hopes India visit opens way for full FTA

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Pointing out that India is the top trading partner of his country, visiting Israeli President…

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France tightens measures against avian flu contamination

Paris, Nov 17 (IANS) France on Thursday raised level of caution over a bird flu strain and imposed strict measures…

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10 per cent of foreign students in Israel are Indians

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Israeli President Reuven Rivlin here on Thursday said that 10 per cent of all foreign…

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80% Americans believe media was biased in 2016 elections: Poll

Washington, Nov 17 (IANS) Amid endless disputes about media bias in the 2016 US presidential election, 80 per cent Americans…

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Novel ultra-long acting pill may aid in malaria elimination

New York, Nov 17 (IANS) Researchers in the US have developed a new ultra long-acting pill that can remain in…

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India summons Pakistani official over border tensions

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) India has summoned a senior official of the Pakistan High Commission and issued a demarche…

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Sri Lanka aims to be HIV free by 2030

Colombo, Nov 17 (IANS) Sri Lanka is making timely interventions in its efforts to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030,…

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EU expresses regret at Russia’s withdrawal from ICC

Brussels, Nov 17 (IANS) The European Union (EU) on Thursday expressed its regret at Russia's withdrawal from the International Criminal…

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