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  • Europe drops ‘sanctions’ word in Syria resolution

    European nations has dropped the word “sanctions” from a proposed UN Council resolution on Syria as they played a diplomatic word game to temper Russian opposition. France, Britain, Germany and Portugal instead called for “targeted measures” in their draft text in a bid to keep up the threat of action against Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad […]

    NY police on alert after Awlaki’s death

    The New York Police has said it is on “alert” after the killing of al-Qaeda leader Anwar al-Awlaki in a US drone strike, amid possibility of attacks to avenge his death. New York Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said in a statement that al-Awlaki had followers in the US, including in New York City. “… And […]

    SAARC Folklore and Heritage festival begins in Agra

    The fourth SAARC Folklore and Heritage festival kick-started in Agra on Friday with artistes from eight member-states showcasing their culture with traditional dances and music. Besides artistes enthralling audiences with scintillating performances, the three-day festival will also see workshops, including academic seminars and poetry recitals. Delivering the keynote address, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India […]

    Ensure adequate Indian control over maritime activity: PM

    Voicing concern over growing incidents of piracy close to the Indian shores, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday stressed the need to ensure adequate control over maritime activity for security reasons. “As our maritime sector, including shipping ports, ship-building and ship repair is of vital significance to our economy, we should collectively make every effort […]

    2G scam: Hearing on bail pleas of Kanimozhi & others deferred

    A Delhi court on Saturday deferred the arguments on the bail applications of DMK MP Kanimozhi and Kalaignar TV MD Sharad Kumar, accused in the 2G spectrum case, on their plea that they may be heard after the judge frames charges in the case. Special CBI Judge O P Saini agreed to their plea and […]

    Taseer’s assassin gets death sentence

    A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Saturday handed down death sentence to the police guard who assassinated Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer for calling for changes in the country’s controversial blasphemy law. Malik Mumtaz Hussain Qadri, the policeman who gunned down Taseer outside a restaurant in the heart of Islamabad on January 4, was awarded two death […]

    Family fears threat to Sanjiv’s life; says no hope of justice

    A day after suspended IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt was arrested, his family on Saturday said they feared for his life and have written to the Gujarat Commissioner of Police demanding justice. “Since yesterday, I am not allowed to meet Sanjiv. The police officials are not even allowing the lawyer to meet him. Then how can […]