Obama opposes pressure to act alone on immigration
AP, Washington :For a president looking for a legacy piece of legislation, the current state of the immigration debate represents a high-wire act.President Barack Obama...
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Ukraine President meets Putin amid crisis
AFP, Kiev :Ukraine’s embattled President Viktor Yanukovych returned to protest-hit Kiev on Saturday after holding crisis talks with his Russian counterpart and ally Vladimir Putin...
Max Baucus new US envoy to China
BBC Online :The US Senate has unanimously approved Senator Max Baucus as the new US ambassador to China.The Senate confirmed Baucus, who was nominated by...
Rahul dig at Modi, says read history
TNN, New Delhi :Targeting Narendra Modi on the legacy of Sardar Patel, Rahul Gandhi said on Friday that Gujarat leaders do not read history.”Sardar Patel...
UN has no role in Kashmir: Delhi
India Today :Reacting to reports that the United Nations (UN) is available to mediate between India and Pakistan on Kashmir, New Delhi has said that...
UN ready to mediate on Kashmir
PTI, United Nations :The UN is available to mediate between India and Pakistan if the two neighbours request such assistance in resolving the Kashmir issue,...
Brazilans protest transport fare hikes
AFP, Rio de Janeiro :More than 1,000 demonstrators protesting hikes in public transport fares overran the main train, metro and bus station in Rio Thursday,...
US apologises over insulting EU
BBC Online :Senior US official Victoria Nuland has apologised after a voice said to be hers insulted the EU while discussing the Ukraine crisis.A recording...
SC refuses to stay tabling of Telangana Bill in Parliament
PTI, New Delhi :The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay tabling of the Telangana bill in Parliament, saying it did not want to interfere...
Kashmir minister quits over sexual assault claims
BBC Online :A top minister in Indian-administered Kashmir has resigned after allegations that he attempted to sexually assault a doctor, officials said.State Health Minister Shabir...
Thai protesters collect money for disgruntled rice farmers
Reuters, Bangkok :Anti-government protesters in Thailand’s capital collected money for farmers on Friday, seeking to capitalize on discontent in rural areas at the state’s failure...
Anna Hazare- Mamata partnership
TNN, New Delhi :In a new partnership, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee might be endorsed by anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare as a likely prime ministerial...