Category: International

Global Campaign Needed to Back Security Council Expansion: Indian Permanent Representative

United Nations, Dec 19 (IANS) With negotiations on expanding and reforming the Security Council entering a crucial phase next year,…

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Cuba Ready for New Relationship with US: Raul Castro

Havana, Dec 19 (IANS) Cuban President Raul Castro confirmed his government's "complete inclination" to continue building a brand new relationship…

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Afghanistan’s WTO Membership Approved After 11 Years Of Talks

Nairobi, Dec 18 (IANS) The World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Thursday formally approved Afghanistan's membership at its 10th ministerial conference…

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US Announces Deal on Arms Sale to Taiwan

Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) The US State Department has announced a $1.83 billion deal on arms sale to Taiwan, amid…

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Australians Funding Terror Groups Triple in Past Year

Canberra, Dec 17 (IANS) The number of Australians who have funded international terrorist organisations, including the Islamic State, has tripled…

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US Impose Sanctions on Mexican National Naim Libien Tella

Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) The US Treasury Department announced its decision to impose sanctions on a Mexican national and four…

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Spanish PM Assaulted During Election Walkabout

Madrid, Dec 17 (IANS) A 17-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday after assaulting Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy as he…

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Seoul-born Hyeon Soo Lim, Canadian Pastor Jailed for Life in Pyongyang

Pyongyang, Dec 16 (IANS) A South Korea-born Canadian pastor was sentenced to lifetime labour for subversion, the Supreme Court of…

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Wanted: Women to Run for Office Of UN Secretary-general

United Nations, Dec 16 (IANS) The election process for the next UN secretary-general that could see a woman ascend to…

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EU Presents New Border Plan to Stem Migrant Influx

Strasbourg, Dec 16 (IANS) The European Union (EU) on Tuesday presented a new border and coast guard plan to better…

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Nigerian Troops Set Free 31 Hostages from Boko Haram

Abuja, Dec 16 (IANS) At least 31 civilian hostages have been set free from the dens of Boko Haram insurgents…

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Russian Air Strikes Kill 12 People in Syria

Damascus, Dec 16 (IANS) At least 12 people were said to have been killed by air strikes in Syria's northern…

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Women’s Revolution Dawns in Saudi Arabian Polls: Shiv Sena

Mumbai, Dec 15 (IANS) The Shiv Sena on Tuesday said the Saudi Arabian women getting the right to contest and…

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New Zealand Confirms Country’s New Flag

Wellington, Dec 15 (IANS) New Zealand authorities on Tuesday confirmed that the black, white and blue silver fern design won…

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South Korea Launches Second Next-Generation Troop Landing Ship

Seoul, Dec 15 (IANS) South Korea on Tuesday launched its second next-generation landing vessel with upgraded mobility that will be…

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Bangladesh Lifts Ban on Social Media

Dhaka, Dec 14 (IANS) Bangladesh has lifted a ban on all social networking platforms, the media reported on Monday. Bangladeshi…

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Australian Teen Pleads Guilty to Planning IS Attack

Melbourne, Dec 14 (IANS) An Australian teenager accused of preparing to carry out an Islamic State (IS)-inspired terror attack in…

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Merkel Refuses Cap on Number of Refugees

Berlin, Dec 14 (IANS) German Chancellor Angela Merkel reiterated on Sunday her refusal to an upper limit on the number…

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Australia Commits to Wind Energy After Paris Deal

Canberra, Dec 14 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Monday overturned a decision by his predecessor to ban government…

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Saudi Arabia to Have Its First Cinema Theatre

Riyadh, Dec 13 (IANS) Saudi Arabia's cinema committee announced on Sunday the construction of the first ever cinema theatre in…

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