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Washington, Sep 24 (PTI) US President Barack Obama is expected to seek Prime Minister Narendra Modi's support in his effort to create a global coalition against Islamic State terror group that has gained control over large swaths of Syria…
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Singapore, Sep 24 (AFP) Oil prices fell in Asia today following the return of disrupted Libyan production into an already well-stocked global market and as dealers await the latest US inventory report, analysts said. US benchmark West…
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New York, Sep 24 (PTI) Conservative Indian-American author and Obama-critic Dinesh D'Souza, who had pleaded guilty to violating federal campaign laws, has been spared a prison term but sentenced to five years of probation, mandatory…
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NEW DELHI: In an embarrassing incident, Doordar-shan (DD) TV news anchor referred to Chinese President Xi Jinping as 'Eleven', evidently confusing the visiting foreign dignitary's name with Roman numeral XI, eleven. The said anchor was…
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From Aditi Khanna London/Edinburgh, Sep 19 (PTI) Scottish voters today said a big "No" to independence and decided to stay in the 307-year-old union with England and Wales after a historic referendum that brought out bitter divisions…
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LEH/NEW DELHI: After heightened tension in Chumar area in Northeast Ladakh for four days, Chinese troops tonight began withdrawing from the Indian territory, official sources said. Chinese troops started retreating into their territory…
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Washington, Sep 17 (PTI) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit here, a senior Obama administration official today said that the US is not looking for a "transformational initiative" like the civil nuclear deal to dramatically…
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Edinburgh, Sep 18 (AFP) Scotland began voting today on whether to become independent from Britain in a referendum which has electrified the nation, dominating debate in homes and pubs from Edinburgh to the Highlands. While the outcome…
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Singapore, Sep 18 (AFP) Oil prices fell in Asia today following an unexpected surge in US stockpiles and reports that the OPEC oil cartel is unlikely to slash production when it meets in November. US benchmark West Texas…
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United Nations, Sep 17 (PTI) Over 140 heads of state and government, including US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will arrive here next week, with the conflict in Syria and Iraq, Ebola virus outbreak among major…
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