Category: International

US dollar falls against euro after ECB move

New York, March 11 (IANS) The US dollar decreased against the euro on Thursday after the European Central Bank (ECB)…

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Egypt’s ex-foreign minister appointed as Arab League chief

Cairo, March 11 (IANS) Egyptian former foreign minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit was appointed on Thursday as the new secretary general of…

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Five dead in mass shooting in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania

Washington, March 11 (IANS/EFE) Five people died and three others were wounded in a multiple shooting in a residential neighbourhood…

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Obama acknowledges partisan divide widened in his presidency

Washington, March 11 (IANS) US President Barack Obama acknowledged on Thursday partisan divide was widened during his term, but dismissed…

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Israeli diplomat says peace talks with Palestinians ‘not on agenda’

Jerusalem, March 11 (IANS) The Israeli government does not intend to engage in peace talks with the Palestinians in the…

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11 IS militants killed in US-led coalition air strikes in Iraq

Baghdad, March 11 (IANS) At least 11 Islamic State (IS) militants, including a group leader, were killed in air strikes…

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Lavrov slams attacks on Russian diplomatic missions in Ukraine

Moscow, March 11 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday condemned the continued attacks on his nation's diplomatic missions…

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Rare British stamp sells for over $700,000

Cairo, March 11 (IANS/EFE) A rare Plate 77 Penny Red stamp, one of five used examples known to philatelists, bought…

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UN chief calls for restraint after Iran’s missile tests

United Nations, March 11 (IANS) United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday urged all concerned to act with restraint…

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Nawaz Sharif prays for speedy recovery of Geelani

Islamabad, March 10 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif here on Thursday prayed for the "speedy recovery" of senior Kashmiri…

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25 illegal Sikhs detected in Belgium

Brussels, March 10 (IANS) Belgian police have discovered 25 Sikhs in a secret compartment of a Romanian truck, the media…

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Activists in Dhaka protest against India-Bangladesh power plant

Dhaka, March 10 (IANS) Hundreds of Bangladeshi activists set off on a 200 km march from Dhaka to the Sundarbans…

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World T20: Pakistan not to participate until ‘foolproof security’ assured

Islamabad, March 10 (IANS) Pakistan will not participate in the ongoing World T20 tournament until the Indian government assures "foolproof…

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Clinton, Sanders clash in Democratic debate

By Arun Kumar Washington, March 10 (IANS) A day after Bernie Sanders' upset win over Hillary Clinton in a Democratic…

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70 Nusra militants killed in Syria

Damascus, March 10 (IANS) Syrian troops on Thursday killed over 70 militants from the Al-Qaeda-linked Nusra Front in the country's…

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Suspected MH370 debris arrives in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, March 10 (IANS) Suspected debris of missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, found in Mozambique, was brought in Malaysia…

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8 IS militants killed in Lebanon

Beirut, March 10 (IANS) At least eight Islamic State militants were killed in clashes with Lebanese military on Thursday, media…

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No change in our stance on Kashmir issue, says Pakistan

Islamabad, March 10 (IANS) Pakistan on Thursday affirmed there was no change in its stance on the Kashmir issue and…

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Indian American boy Arnav Krishna from New York in fray for $100,000 ‘Child Genius’ prize

Washington, March 10 (IANS) An Indian-American boy, with his terrific memory skills and mathematical abilities, is all set to lock…

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Feeling hot? Smart clothing could help you stay cool

London, March 10 (IANS) Forget air conditioners, smart clothing of the future may help you stay cool on a hot…

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