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Italy grief stricken over shipwreck tragedyItaly grief stricken over shipwreck tragedy

Italy grief stricken over shipwreck tragedy

Italy's Prime Minister Enrico Letta on Thursday said that he has called a cabinet meeting to declare a day of…

10 years ago
Default would be worse than shutdown: ObamaDefault would be worse than shutdown: Obama

Default would be worse than shutdown: Obama

As the US government shutdown continued for the third day, President Barack Obama mounted a blistering attack on opposition Republicans,…

10 years ago
Another ceasefire violation on the LoCAnother ceasefire violation on the LoC

Another ceasefire violation on the LoC

Pakistani troops on Thursday again violated the ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, firing on…

10 years ago
Sharif seeks stringent anti-terrorism lawsSharif seeks stringent anti-terrorism laws

Sharif seeks stringent anti-terrorism laws

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday called for stringent anti-terror laws in the country so that those involved in…

10 years ago
Default would be worse than shutdown, warns ObamaDefault would be worse than shutdown, warns Obama

Default would be worse than shutdown, warns Obama

As the US government shutdown continued for the third day, President Barack Obama mounted a blistering attack on opposition Republicans,…

10 years ago
Obama warns of economic disaster as shutdown continuesObama warns of economic disaster as shutdown continues

Obama warns of economic disaster as shutdown continues

As the US government shutdown entered third day on Thursday, President Barack Obama called on Republican House Speaker John Boehner…

10 years ago
Bangladesh to get $500-mn loan for education reformBangladesh to get $500-mn loan for education reform

Bangladesh to get $500-mn loan for education reform

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday said it will lend Bangladesh $500 million to help finance a major overhaul…

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China seeks closer ties with ASEANChina seeks closer ties with ASEAN

China seeks closer ties with ASEAN

Despite differences and territorial disputes, China wants to build closer ties with member states of ASEAN, China's President Xi Jinping…

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Obama meets Congressional leaders, but no consensus achievedObama meets Congressional leaders, but no consensus achieved

Obama meets Congressional leaders, but no consensus achieved

As the US government shutdown headed towards a third day, President Barack Obama met four top congressional leaders seeking passage…

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Developing countries to recieve $410 bn in remittancesDeveloping countries to recieve $410 bn in remittances

Developing countries to recieve $410 bn in remittances

Remittances to the developing world are expected to grow by 6.3 percent this year to $414 billion, according to revised…

10 years ago
UN chief welcomes Security Council statement on SyriaUN chief welcomes Security Council statement on Syria

UN chief welcomes Security Council statement on Syria

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Wednesday welcomed a Security Council statement on Syria, which called for unhindered humanitarian access in the…

10 years ago
Attacks leave 16 dead in IraqAttacks leave 16 dead in Iraq

Attacks leave 16 dead in Iraq

At least 16 people were killed on Wednesday in a string of violent incidents in Iraq, including the shoot-down of…

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Obama ‘exasperated’ by government shutdownObama ‘exasperated’ by government shutdown

Obama ‘exasperated’ by government shutdown

US President Barack Obama said on Wednesday that he is "exasperated" by the lack of agreement that led to the…

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Shutdown affects majority of US intelligence workforceShutdown affects majority of US intelligence workforce

Shutdown affects majority of US intelligence workforce

The US federal government shutdown has forced the country's intelligence agencies to furlough 70 percent of its workforce, US intelligence…

10 years ago
Economic growth alone can’t fight South Asia povertyEconomic growth alone can’t fight South Asia poverty

Economic growth alone can’t fight South Asia poverty

Though the South Asian region achieved an economic growth averaging 6.5 percent annually in 2000-12, this was not enough to…

10 years ago
Obama blames Republicans for government shutdownObama blames Republicans for government shutdown

Obama blames Republicans for government shutdown

US President Barack Obama on Tuesday blamed Republicans in Congress for the federal government shutdown, and defended his signature health…

10 years ago
Kenyan military’s role in Somalia to continue: PresidentKenyan military’s role in Somalia to continue: President

Kenyan military’s role in Somalia to continue: President

Kenya has decided to set up an inquiry panel to investigate last month's terror attack on the Westgate mall, besides…

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US government shutdown suspends car recall noticesUS government shutdown suspends car recall notices

US government shutdown suspends car recall notices

The US authorities have suspended posting car recall notices on its website due to the federal government's shutdown.

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