Beijing, June 28 (IANS) Calling for a new paradigm of global action, India Saturday asked countries across the globe to work together to develop a framework for genuine multilateralism and seek common and fair solutions for challenges that transcend national borders. “Our destinies are intertwined. Our quest is, should be, for a framework in which opportunities […]
Washington, June 28 (IANS) An Indian national has been arrested in the US for threatening to kill his employee’s infant daughter, a media report said Saturday. According to the police, 51-year-old Vijay D’souza, who owned Taste of India restaurant in Chesterton in the US state of Indiana, entered his employee’s apartment Tuesday and threatened to kill […]
Nairobi, June 28 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Saturday said the world body is determined to work with the Kenyan government in combating terrorism. “It is my hope that under President Kenyatta’s leadership, Kenya will enjoy prosperity, peace, harmony and security,” Xinhua quoted Ban as saying here. Ban was here to attend a UN Environment Summit […]
Islamabad, June 28 (IANS) In the wake of incessant militant attacks at airports across the country this month, Pakistan’s army and paramilitary forces Saturday have now been given charge of security at the airports in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Peshawar, a media report Saturday said. The forces would assist Airport Security Forces (ASF) in effectively securing […]
Washington, June 28 (IANS) The US congratulates Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine on signing association agreements with the European Union, Secretary of State John Kerry said. The three former Soviet republics signed the Association Agreements with the EU Friday with the aim of deepening political and economic ties. “The agreements signed today mark a major step toward […]
Ljubljana, June 28 (IANS) The Slovenian military has sent more than 700 tonnes of relief aid to Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia after large parts of the two countries suffered catastrophic floods in early May. In addition to the humanitarian aid that included water, food and clothing, some 300 soldiers were involved in the disaster relief work. Members […]
Moscow, June 28 (IANS) As Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova signed partnership agreements with the European Union Friday, Russia said the move will have “serious consequences”. Russian President Vladimir Putin said making Ukraine choose between Russia and the EU would split it in two, BBC reported. The agreement would allow the three nations to work more closely […]
Beijing, June 28 (IANS) Over 1,200 employees of a Chinese company have been evacuated from the war-torn Iraqi city of Samarra and moved to Baghdad, the Chinese government said Friday. The workers belong to the China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) that is constructing a power plant in Iraq’s Salahudin province. They were trapped in Samarra, some […]
Los Angeles, June 28 (IANS) An upcoming Oasis exhibition in the band’s hometown has been cancelled. Chasing The Sun: Oasis 1993-1997 launched in London in April, this year and was due to open in the group’s native Manchester, England next month, reports contactmusic.com. However, the show, which features a variety of memorabilia from the rockers’ career, […]
Bucharest, June 28 (IANS) A court Friday rejected an appeal of the Romanian president’s younger brother, following which he will have to remain in custody for a month. Bucharest’s Court of Appeals rejected an appeal of President Traian Basescu’s brother Mircea Basescu and ordered him to remain in custody up to 30 days, Xinhua reported. The […]