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…
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Britain offers same day visa in Chennai
byBangalore, June 17 (IANS) Britain’s deputy high commission in Chennai will issue visas on the day of application from Tuesday to Indians in Andhra…
Argentina, India to explore cooperation in hockey, other fields
byNew Delhi, June 17 (IANS) After football, hockey could be another field for possible cooperation in training between Argentina and India, External Affairs Minister…
MEA apathetic to Lankan attacks on fishermen: Jayalalithaa
byChennai, June 17 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Monday charged the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of maintaining an “apathetic silence” on…
India working for all communities to find place in Sri Lanka: PM
byChennai, June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that India was working towards finding the rightful place for all communities in Sri…
UAE, Morocco discuss expertise on labour issues
byGeneva, June 17 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Morocco have held discussions on the ways to share expertise regarding manpower and the…
US not to rush to war in Syria: White House
byWashington, June 17 (IANS) The US will not rush to war in Syria as it did in the past in the region, White House…
US favours ‘credible’ talks with North Korea
byWashington, June 17 (IANS) Reacting to North Korea’s desire to hold talks with the US, the White House Sunday said it wants to have…
French diplomat’s mother seeks right to see his kids
byBangalore, June 16 (IANS) French diplomat Pascal Mazurier, who is on bail in a sexual abuse case, has petitioned the family court here to…
Obama speaks with European leaders on Syria crisis
byWashington, June 16 (IANS) US President Barack Obama has spoken over the telephone about Syria with leaders from Britain, France, Italy and Germany ahead…