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On one year of Jayalalithaa's rule, opinions vary IANS - 45 minutes ago
Chennai, May 16 (IANS) A year after she stormed to power in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa still enjoys wide support in the state. But the number of critics … More » On one year of Jayalalithaa's rule, opinions vary
Chennai, May 16 (IANS) A year after she stormed to power in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa still enjoys wide support in the state. But the number of critics is rising too.
Exclusive: China pushes North Korea to drop nuclear test … Reuters - 1 hour 13 minutes ago
BEIJING (Reuters) - China has been quietly and gently pressuring North Korea to scrap plans for a third nuclear test, said two sources with knowledge of closed-door discussions … More »Exclusive: China pushes North Korea to drop nuclear test …
BEIJING (Reuters) - China has been quietly and gently pressuring North Korea to scrap plans for a third nuclear test, said two sources with knowledge of closed-door discussions between the countries, but there is no indication how the North will react.
Iran nuclear concession would test big power unity Reuters - 2 hours 4 minutes ago
LONDON/VIENNA (Reuters) - Facing an imminent toughening of sanctions, Iran is hinting at a readiness to give some ground in its long nuclear stand-off with world powers, … More »Iran nuclear concession would test big power unity
LONDON/VIENNA (Reuters) - Facing an imminent toughening of sanctions, Iran is hinting at a readiness to give some ground in its long nuclear stand-off with world powers, but any flexibility could split their ranks and lead to protracted uncertainty about how to respond.
Iran nuclear concession would test big power unity Reuters - 2 hours 8 minutes ago
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Rajya Sabha disrupted over weavers, Tamil Nadu road IANS - 2 hours 13 minutes ago
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Less than two days after it passed a resolution against disruptions, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned thrice Wednesday for various issues, including … More » Rajya Sabha disrupted over weavers, Tamil Nadu road
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Less than two days after it passed a resolution against disruptions, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned thrice Wednesday for various issues, including the plight of weavers.
Raja attends Lok Sabha IANS - 3 hours ago
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Former telecommunications minister A. Raja attended parliament Wednesday, a day after he was released from Tihar Jail after getting bail in the … More » Raja attends Lok Sabha
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Former telecommunications minister A. Raja attended parliament Wednesday, a day after he was released from Tihar Jail after getting bail in the 2G spectrum case.
Nepal "blind" eatery lights way for visually impaire … Reuters - 3 hours ago
KATHMANDU (Reuters) - A line of diners, holding on to the shoulders of the person in front of them, enters the pitch dark hall at Nepal's first blind restaurant, which … More »Nepal "blind" eatery lights way for visually impaire …
KATHMANDU (Reuters) - A line of diners, holding on to the shoulders of the person in front of them, enters the pitch dark hall at Nepal's first blind restaurant, which treats guests to food they can smell, touch and taste but not see.
Communist elders urge removal of China police czar AFP - 4 hours ago
A group of Communist Party elders has issued a daring open letter calling for the removal of China's top security official, amid political upheaval ahead of a once-a-decade … More »Communist elders urge removal of China police czar
A group of Communist Party elders has issued a daring open letter calling for the removal of China's top security official, amid political upheaval ahead of a once-a-decade leadership transition.
Moscow police detain 23 breaking up protest AFP - 4 hours ago
Moscow police detained 23 people on Wednesday breaking up an eight-day occupy protest that sprung up on a scenic square following strongman Vladimir Putin's swearing … More »Moscow police detain 23 breaking up protest
Moscow police detained 23 people on Wednesday breaking up an eight-day occupy protest that sprung up on a scenic square following strongman Vladimir Putin's swearing in for a third Kremlin term.
No ties or hand-driers as South Korea readies for hot … Reuters - 4 hours ago
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean businessmen, typically clad in uniform dark blue suits, are being urged to dump their jackets and ties as the summer looms in a bid to … More »No ties or hand-driers as South Korea readies for hot …
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean businessmen, typically clad in uniform dark blue suits, are being urged to dump their jackets and ties as the summer looms in a bid to save electricity amid tight supplies as offices turn up the air conditioning.
Pakistan clears way for NATO summit, supply routes AFP - 5 hours ago
Pakistan's cabinet is expected Wednesday to agree to the president attending talks on Afghanistan in Chicago and approve the lifting of a blockade on overland NATO supplies … More »Pakistan clears way for NATO summit, supply routes
Pakistan's cabinet is expected Wednesday to agree to the president attending talks on Afghanistan in Chicago and approve the lifting of a blockade on overland NATO supplies to its war-torn neighbour.
Police disperse protesters at anti-Putin sit-in Reuters - 6 hours ago
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian riot police broke up an Occupy-style protest against President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, forcing dozens of people out of a central Moscow … More »Police disperse protesters at anti-Putin sit-in
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian riot police broke up an Occupy-style protest against President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, forcing dozens of people out of a central Moscow park where they had staged a sit-in round-the-clock for a week and detaining at least 15.
U.S., Pakistan on verge of reopening supply lines Reuters - 7 hours ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pakistan and the United States appeared on the verge of clinching an agreement to reopen ground supply lines into Afghanistan, a U.S. official … More »U.S., Pakistan on verge of reopening supply lines
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pakistan and the United States appeared on the verge of clinching an agreement to reopen ground supply lines into Afghanistan, a U.S. official said, as Islamabad confirmed its president will attend a summit of NATO leaders this weekend in Chicago.
Analysis: China's "small stick" approach to South China … Reuters - 8 hours ago
HONG KONG (Reuters) - In a month-long standoff between China and the Philippines over a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, Beijing has so far refrained from sending … More »Analysis: China's "small stick" approach to South China …
HONG KONG (Reuters) - In a month-long standoff between China and the Philippines over a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, Beijing has so far refrained from sending warships from its increasingly powerful and modern navy to enforce its territorial claims.
Putin praised by leaders of ex-Soviet states Reuters - 14 hours ago
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin won praise from leaders of former Soviet republics on Tuesday and called for closer integration among the now-independent … More »Putin praised by leaders of ex-Soviet states
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin won praise from leaders of former Soviet republics on Tuesday and called for closer integration among the now-independent states once ruled by Moscow.