Category: International

Don’t drag India into Madhesh issue in Nepal: Nitish

By Anil Giri Kathmandu, March 3 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday said India should not be dragged…

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N-arsenal is for defence, says Pakistan

Islamabad, March 3 (IANS) Islamabad on Thursday said its nuclear arsenal is for the defence of Pakistan and its people.…

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Parrikar’s statement ‘unfortunate’, says Pakistan

Islamabad, March 3 (IANS) Pakistan on Thursday criticised Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's statement on the Pathankot airbase attack and…

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Most think Europe has no role in fight against IS

Washinton, March 3 (IANS) At least 80 percent of Americans feel that the US is the main force fighting against…

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Sanctions against Pyongyang ‘rigid but necessary’, says Russia

Moscow, March 3 (IANS) New sanctions imposed on North Korea to punish it for nuclear tests and satellite launch is…

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India, not terrorism, biggest threat, Pakistan tells US

Washington, March 3 (IANS) Sartaj Aziz, foreign affairs adviser to the Pakistan prime minister, has said "India, not terrorism, is…

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Over 7,000 sympathisers of Salman Taseer’s killer booked in Pakistan

Islamabad, March 3 (IANS) Over 7,000 people in Karachi, Pakistan, who protested the execution of then Punjab governor Salman Taseer's…

9 years ago

Teaching teens about relationships can curb dating violence

  New York, March 3 (IANS) Teens indoctrinated in relationship issues have lower tolerance for aggression and dating violence, says…

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Bangladesh plans record budget for 2016-17

Dhaka, March 3 (IANS) The Bangladesh government has planned a national budget of 3.40 trillion taka ($43 billion) for the…

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Indian American woman arrested for skimming funds for blood cancer

Washington, March 3 (IANS) An Indian American woman has been arrested in San Francisco, California, on charges of fraud --…

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Nigeria destroys pirated products

Lagos, March 3 (IANS) Nigerian government destroyed pirated items that valued 2.4 billion naira ($12 million), the media reported on…

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France issues border checks warning to Britain

London, March 3 (IANS) A senior French minister has warned that his country could tear up a treaty allowing British…

9 years ago

Extreme tornado outbreaks have become more frequent: Study

New York, March 3 (IANS) The average number of tornadoes per outbreak -- large-scale weather events that can last one…

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Sri Lankan PM orders probe into nationwide power failure

Colombo, March 3 (IANS) Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday said he has appointed a special five-member committee…

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24 civilians injured in Afghan bomb blast

Kabul, March 3 (IANS) At least 24 people were injured on Thursday when a bomb blast hit a crowded market…

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China on yellow alert for smog

Beijing, March 3 (IANS) China's weather observatory issued a yellow alert on Thursday for smog that has shrouded the country's…

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France unemployment rate falls in last annual quarter

Paris, March 3 (IANS) The unemployment rate in France dropped slightly in the fourth quarter of the year to 10…

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Thailand offers ‘attitude adjustment’ programmes for dissidents

Bangkok, March 3 (IANS) Thailand's ruling military junta has introduced "attitude adjustment" programmes for those who critique government policies, the…

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OPEC daily basket price closes tad higher

Vienna, March 3 (IANS/WAM) The price of OPEC's basket of thirteen crudes stood at $31.65 a barrel on Wednesday, compared…

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Three detained Hong Kong booksellers to be released

Hong Kong, March 3 (IANS) Three of the five Hong Kong booksellers, detained in China, will be freed in a…

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