Category: International

French police arrest 323 soccer fans for violence

Paris, June 16 (IANS) At least 323 persons were arrested following violent clashes between fans of rival soccer clubs in…

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Britain fumes as US backs Argentine for top UN post

London, June 16 (IANS) Britain's "special relationship" with the US could come under stress as Washington throws its support behind…

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Myanmar, India to cooperate on border security

Yangon, June 16 (IANS) Myanmar and India vowed on Thursday to cooperate on issues of border security and stability, sources…

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Indian jailed for 14 months in Cambodia

Phnom Penh, June 16 (IANS) A Cambodian court on Thursday sentenced an Indian man to 14 months in prison for…

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OPEC daily basket price closes lower

Vienna, June 16 (IANS/WAM) The price of OPEC's basket of 13 crudes slipped to $45.36 a barrel on Wednesday, compared…

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Russia’s recession nearing end: Official

Moscow, June 16 (IANS) Russia's economic recession is expected to end this year, Economic Development Minister Alexei Ulyukayev said on…

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Aziz dials more foreign ministers ahead of NSG meet

Islamabad, June 16 (IANS) Continuing its diplomatic efforts to muster support for NSG membership, Pakistan on Thursday sought a "non-discriminatory…

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Mascot of Brussels promotes International Day of Yoga

Brussels, June 16 (IANS) The mascot of Brussels city, Manneken Pis, and one of the most famous cartoon characters in…

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Your smartphone loses half of its value in a month!

London, June 16 (IANS) Planning to buy a new smartphone? Remember that the device may lose half of its value…

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Obama meets Dalai Lama, draws China’s ire

Washington/Beijing, June 16 (IANS) US President Barack Obama met privately with the Dalai Lama at the White House, drawing much…

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Bulgarian parliament adopts ban on face veils

Sofia, June 16 (IANS) The Bulgarian parliament has approved a bill that would ban the wearing of garments concealing the…

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Friends who share news on Twitter help it go viral

New York, June 16 (IANS) News that is recommended or shared by friends on the micro-blogging website Twitter go viral…

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Sri Lanka records rise in dengue patients

Colombo, June 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka's Ministry of Health on Thursday launched a dengue eradication programme as the number of…

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Eat nuts to cut mortality risk from prostate cancer

New York, June 16 (IANS) Men suffering from prostate cancer may significantly reduce their risk of mortality by consuming nuts…

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China’s BeiDou navigation satellite system targets global users

Beijing, June 16 (IANS) The Chinese government on Thursday released a white paper elaborating on the action plan for the…

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408 arrested in Venezuela for riots over food shortages

Caracas, June 16 (IANS) A total of 408 people were arrested after violent protests in Venezuela, over food shortage in…

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Police probe threat against Houston Gay Pride parade

Washington, June 16 (IANS) Police in the US's Houston city are investigating a threat against a Gay Pride parade scheduled…

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Dysfunction in brain linked to sweet cravings in obese people

New York, June 16 (IANS) Obese people may find it difficult to stay away from sweet foods than individuals who…

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New space rock to reveal origin of life on Earth

  New York, June 16 (IANS) Scientists have discovered an ancient space rock in a Swedish quarry which is a…

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Pakistan to gain SCO membership next week, says foreign office

Islamabad, June 16 (IANS) Pakistan will become a formal member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) next week, a foreign…

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