Accept two-state solution, Palestinian leader urges Israel
byAmman, May 26 (IANS) Palestinian Chief Negotiator Saeb Erekat Sunday urged Israeli President Shimon Peres to convince the Israeli government with a two-state solution….
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India to remain trusted partner of Africa: Ansari
byAddis Ababa (Ethiopia), May 26 (IANS) India will remain a trusted partner of Africa, working with it for the “economic and social empowerment” of…
African Unity silver jubilee celebrated in Delhi
byNew Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Africa Day, which this year marks the golden jubilee of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), was celebrated here…
China, EU to hold talks on trade disputes
byBeijing, May 26 (IANS) China has said it will discuss recent trade frictions with the European Union (EU) in Brussels next week. China’s vice…
Khurshid in Saudi Arabia as India scrambles to help workers
byJeddah, May 25 (IANS) Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Saturday discussed bilateral issues, including the Nitaqat law, with his Saudi Arabian counterpart Prince…
No soldiers sent to Syria: Iranian defence minister
byTehran, May 25 (IANS) Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi denied Saturday that Iran has dispatched any military forces to Syria, reported Xinhua…
US to destroy Syrian air power if Geneva 2 talks fail: Senator
byDead Sea (Jordan), May 25 (IANS) US Senator John McCain said Saturday that if the second Geneva conference on the Syria issue failed, his…
Indian vice president attends AU golden jubilee function
byAddis Ababa (Ethiopia), May 25 (IANS) Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari Saturday participated in the golden jubilee celebrations of the African Union at Addis…
BJP demands halting of Nitaqat law in Saudi Arabia
byNew Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Demanding a halt in the implementation of the Nitaqat law in Saudi Arabia, the BJP Saturday said here that…
Myanmar visit to turn new page in history: Japanese PM
byYangon, May 25 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said in a message published in Myanmar official media here Saturday that his current official…