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Sushma Swaraj discusses UN Security Council reform with counterparts
World | Sep 26, 2014, 10:38 AM ISTNew York: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj raised the issue of early reform of the UN Security Council during her meetings with counterparts from China and the IBSA and G4 blocs, saying that concerted efforts
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A warm welcome and an opportunity awaits Narendra Modi in US
World | Sep 26, 2014, 10:36 AM ISTWashington: Shunned by the US for nearly a decade, a triumphant Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi flies into New York on Friday to start what he himself has called ‘a new chapter in our strategic
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Nawaz Sharif to raise Kashmir issue in his UN speech: Pakistan
World | Sep 26, 2014, 09:35 AM ISTNew York: Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif would raise the Kashmir issue in his address to the UN General Assembly on Friday, the government said while ruling out resumption of any dialogue with India unless
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Chinese wants further global action on Ebola crisis
World | Sep 26, 2014, 09:02 AM ISTUnited Nations: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday called on the international community to take further action in its fight against the Ebola epidemic, which has claimed more than 2,900 lives and continues to
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US is our 'natural global partner', says Narendra Modi
World | Sep 26, 2014, 08:23 AM ISTNew York: Describing America as India's ‘natural global partner' Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the complementary strengths of the two democracies can be used for inclusive and broad-based development to transform lives across the globe."The
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India finds 'strong support' for permanent UNSC membership
World | Sep 26, 2014, 07:36 AM ISTUnited Nations: Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held bilateral meetings with seven Foreign Ministers here during which ‘strong support' was found for India's permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council, according to the
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Ebola fight: India to contribute USD 12 million to UN
India | Sep 26, 2014, 07:20 AM ISTNew Delhi: The Central government has announced USD 12 million contribution to the United Nations to help it fight the deadly Ebola virus in the African continent.The contribution was approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Pakistan 'spoiled the talks' by talking to Hurriyat leaders, says Swaraj
World | Sep 26, 2014, 09:06 AM ISTNew York: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said Pakistan ‘spoiled the talks' by talking to Hurriyat leaders just ahead of Foreign Secretaries of the two nations were scheduled to meet in Islamabad last month."New (Narendra
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India, China agree on withdrawal of troops from Ladakh: Sushma Swaraj
World | Sep 26, 2014, 09:00 AM ISTNew York: India and China have resolved the stand-off at the Ladakh border and withdrawal of troops will begin today and be completed by September 30, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said describing the resolution
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PM Narendra Modi arrives in Frankfurt enroute to New York
World | Sep 26, 2014, 06:44 AM ISTFrankfurt (Germany): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here enroute to a five-day high-profile visit to the US during which he will address the UN General Assembly, hold talks with President Barack Obama and meet top
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Modi embarks on a historic US visit , hopes for a new chapter in bilateral ties
India | Sep 25, 2014, 05:58 PM ISTNew Delhi: Describing America as India's “vital partner”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today embarked on his first visit to the US confident that his five-day trip will mark a “new chapter” in bilateral strategic ties.As
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Iran can be 'part of solution' in Syria: British PM David Cameron
World | Sep 25, 2014, 02:28 PM ISTUnited Nations: British PM David Cameron said that Iran could be ‘part of the solution' in defeating jihadists in Syria after he held landmark talks with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.Addressing the UN General Assembly, Cameron
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Modi to leave for US tomorrow
India | Sep 24, 2014, 04:38 PM ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-day high profile visit from tomorrow to the US during which he will have a power-packed schedule of meetings - official, business and public -
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US joined by its allies in strikes against ISIL: Obama
World | Sep 23, 2014, 10:45 PM ISTWashington: President Barack Obama today said the participation of a group of Arab states in US-led air strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria shows that America is not alone in combating the dreaded extremist
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Sushma Swaraj may meet Pak's Sartaj Aziz on sidelines of UN General Assembly
World | Sep 23, 2014, 03:40 PM ISTUnited Nations: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Pakistan's National Security and Foreign Affairs Adviser Sartaj Aziz are expected to meet at two multilateral fora on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly this week.Swaraj,
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Modi will redefine India-US relations: Javadekar
National | Sep 23, 2014, 05:39 PM ISTNew York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will "redefine" India's ties with the US, union minister Prakash Javadekar said."Strategic relations with the US is very important for India. Our prime minister will redefine it," Minister of
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Modi to undertake over 50 engagements during maiden US visit
India | Sep 23, 2014, 01:04 PM ISTWashington/New York: From meeting President Barack Obama to delivering his maiden speech at the UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have his hands full during his visit to the US, where he is
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India to seek re-election to UNHRC next month
World | Sep 23, 2014, 11:42 AM ISTUnited Nations: India will seek re-election to the United Nation's main human rights body for a second consecutive term in a vote to be held next month.India is currently a member of the 47-nation UN
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Barack Obama to meet Iraqi PM and Egyptian President in New York
World | Sep 23, 2014, 11:29 AM ISTWashington: US President Barack Obama would meet new Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and his Egyptian counterpart Abdul Fattah al-Sisi among other world leaders in New York later this week on the sidelines of the
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Really wanted PM Narendra Modi to attend climate change summit, says UN Chief
World | Sep 17, 2014, 09:05 AM ISTUnited Nations: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said that he ‘really wanted' Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate in a crucial climate change summit in New York next week to mobilise political will