Europe will regret arming Syrian rebels, says Assad
byLondon, June 18 (IANS) Embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has warned Europe that it will live to regret arming rebel factions in the Syrian…
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India concerned about terror groups in Pakistan: Antony
byPune, June 18 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Tuesday said India is concerned about terror groups operating from Pakistan and Islamabad must initiate strong…
India, China in talks to screen more Hindi films, co-production
byNew Delhi, June 18 (IANS) After the popularity of Bollywood hit film “3 Idiots” in China, official level talks were held here Tuesday on…
Weak appointments undermine Afghan rights body
byKabul, June 18 (IANS) Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s appointment of a weakly qualified human rights commission with little public consultation raises concerns about the…
UAE, Italy discuss bilateral relations
byRome, June 18 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Italy have held talks over ways to strengthen bilateral ties for economic and trade…
UN chief urges global efforts for drought, desertification
byUnited Nations, June 18 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon has called for a collective global action to build resilience and prepare for droughts,…
Obama,South Korean president discuss regional issues
byWashington, June 18 (IANS) US President Barack Obama and South Korean President Park Geun-hye have held discussion on regional issues over phone, the White…
Russia against allowing no-fly zone in Syria
byMoscow, June 18 (IANS) Russia said Monday that it would not allow the imposition of a no-fly zone over the conflict-ravaged Syria and expressed…
Beijing rejects claim of Snowden being Chinese spy
byBeijing, June 18 (IANS) Beijing has rubbished a former US president’s claim that Edward Snowden, a former US intelligence contractor-turned-whistleblower hiding in Hong Kong,…
Russia surprised by Egypt severing ties with Syria
byMoscow, June 18 (IANS) The Russian government has expressed surprise over Egypt’s decision to cut off diplomatic relations with Syria. “This, quite unexpected decision…