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Articles 16321 through 16420 of 27135:
- Karnataka Imbroglio: Cong Puts Up Brave Front (Tribune, Anita Katyal, Jan 28, 2006)
The Congress today put up a brave face when faced with the prospect of losing its government in Karnataka, saying it had worked till the very end to buy peace with its ally, the Janata Dal (S), and save the secular formation in the state.
- Us Washes Hands Of Mulford’S Fatwa (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
The state department has unequivocally distanced itself from US ambassador David Mulford’s fatwa to India to vote with the Americans for referring Iran to the UN Security Council or let the Indo-US nuclear deal of July 18, 2005 die on Capitol Hill.
- Dilemmas And Decisions (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Jan 28, 2006)
As Albert Einstein famously put it, “Politics is for the moment. An equation is for eternity.” So is peace.
- Uncle Darling, Now Rogue (Daily Excelsior, M L Kotru, Jan 28, 2006)
William Blum, a septuagenarian American author and journalist has been laughing his way to the bank these past ten days now. Do you know why ? Because his book ''Rogue State :
- Matter To Clinch (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jan 28, 2006)
It is extremely disturbing that one more brutal incident has taken place of a uniformed man killing his innocent colleagues out of sheer frustration. Firdous cinema hall in the downtown Srinagar which has screened many violent thrillers in good old . . .
- U.S. Close To Nuclear Deal With India, Official Says (Reuters, Sue Pleming, Jan 28, 2006)
The United States is close to reaching a nuclear cooperation deal with India and may clinch it before President George W. Bush visits there in March, a senior U.S. official said on Friday.
- Un Ambassador Discusses Iran Nuclear Options (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
UN ambassador John R Bolton said on Friday he expects Iran's disputed atomic program to ultimately go before the United Nations Security Council, but acknowledged that doing so wouldn't necessarily stop Iran from pursuing its nuclear ambitions.
- Atom & Jerry Show (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jan 28, 2006)
At first sight, there is nothing extraordinary about US Ambassador David Mulford’s comments that an Indian decision not to vote for the referral of Iran to the UN Security Council will have ‘devastating’ results.
- India Gate Heroes On C’Wealth List (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
The 75,000 Commonwealth soldiers whose names are engraved on the walls of India Gate are finally on the record.
- A Square Deal (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jan 28, 2006)
Here’s a slab of history. Tiles that paved Tiananmen Square were removed in 1999 for a facelift to mark the People’s Republic’s 50th anniversary.
- Hamas May Evolve As Peace Champion: Musharraf (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf on Friday said the world must give Hamas a chance to show if it can transform itself like Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon into a force for peace.
- International Partners To Renew Support For Afghanistan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
* Kabul and its donors will pledge next week to work together to build a ‘prosperous and stable’ Afghanistan
- A Nuclear Iran? It’S Bush’S Call (Indian Express, Max Boot, Jan 28, 2006)
Iran’s decision to remove the UN seals on its nuclear research facilities has made obvious the failure of European attempts to cajole the mullahs into giving up their atomic dreams. The only thing the Europeans did was buy time for the Iranians to better
- Pm Seeks Pak-Russian Cooperation In N-Energy (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Noting that the potential of Pak-Russian cooperation remained under-utilised, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Friday stressed the need for taking steps to enhance the level of cooperation between the two countries particularly in the fields of education,
- Coming To Terms With Nuclear Regime Change (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Jan 28, 2006)
Reviled by some in India as the "ayatollahs of non-proliferation,"Michael Kreponof the Stimson Center andLeonard Spectorof the Centre for Nonproliferation Studies are leading the charge against the Indo-U.S. nuclear agreement in Washington.
- India Changes Tune, Defends Iran (Dawn, Jawed Naqvi, Jan 28, 2006)
India on Friday distanced itself from US-led calls to isolate Iran at next week’s meeting of the IAEA after controversial remarks on the issue by Washington’s envoy to Delhi enraged the nation as seldom seen before.
- Take Control Of The Creation Of Technology (Business Line, D. Murali , Jan 28, 2006)
Neil Gershenfeld's FAB is important for two reasons: one, it's about `the coming revolution on your desktop — from personal computers to personal fabrication'; and, two, the author, who is director of MIT's CBA, or Centre for Bits and Atoms, . . .
- Bush Wants To Resume Nuclear Recycling - Source (Reuters, Tom Doggett, Jan 28, 2006)
The Bush administration wants to restart a controversial program to reprocess spent nuclear fuel, a technology abandoned by the United States decades ago as a costly security risk, a congressional source said on Friday.
- Musharraf Says Pakistan Needs Gas From Iran (Reuters, Evelyn Leopold , Jan 28, 2006)
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf insisted on Thursday his country needed a natural gas pipeline from Iran, despite pressure from the United States to go elsewhere for the fuel.
- India Has Hard Choices On U.S. Nuclear Deal - Rice (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
India has "difficult choices" to make on a controversial civil nuclear cooperation agreement with the United States before the deal can be completed, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Thursday.
- Importance Of Technology (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jan 28, 2006)
Defence needs must be met
THE extent of debate on defence that the reports of the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) generate, both within Parliament and in the extended policy-making community, is negligible
- Elbaradei Asks Us To Provide Iran With Nuclear Reactors (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Says resolution of Korean, Mideast, Kashmir issues to do away with 90pc
of proliferation threat
UN nuclear chief Mohamed ElBaradei on Friday called on the United States to provide Iran with nuclear reactors and urged Tehran to declare . . .
- Why Bring In The Interpol? (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 28, 2006)
By approaching Interpol to issue “red notices” to Ms Benazir Bhutto and Asif Ali Zardari, the government has not displayed the wisdom expected of it.
- Reshaping The Muslim World’S Destiny (Dawn, Shamshad Ahmad Khan, Jan 28, 2006)
Much has appeared in these columns, including some very thought-provoking pieces, on the outcome of the OIC’s extraordinary summit at Makkah last December.
- Where The Us Went Wrong (Dawn, Touqir Hussain, Jan 28, 2006)
The Bush foreign policy has provoked intense debate both at home and abroad. Within the US, one is stunned by the inconclusiveness of the debate; it is strained and confused.
- A King-Size Problem In Nepal (Dawn, Kuldip Nayar, Jan 28, 2006)
I wishI could make out our policy on neighbours. At best, it is a reaction to what they do or do not do. We should cultivate them. But there is nothing called generosity when it comes to dealing with them. Whether it is Islamabad or Dhaka, New Delhi ...
- French Ship’S Buyer Demands Proof Of ‘Disease’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
The Basel convention had come into fore at the direction of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in 1992, with the express aim of minimising the generation and transboundary movement of hazardous wastes.
- Delegations From Afghanistan, India To Attend Wali’S Funeral (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
A delegation from India led by deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha, J Rahman, and another one from Afghanistan under the leadership of Vice-President Abdul Karim Khalili would be arriving here on Friday to attend Khan Abdul Wali Khan’s funeral.
- Left Condemns Mulford Statement (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
Raises concerns over nuclear deal with U.S.
It is "a serious affront to India and its sovereignty''
Wants the Centre to give a strong message
India should maintain "independent foreign policy at all costs"
- Upa Panel Discusses Bihar, Karnataka (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
The core committee of the United Progressive Alliance on Thursday discussed Bihar Governor Buta Singh's resignation and the political developments in Karnataka, it is learnt.
- State Will Be Made An Economic Powerhouse By 2010: Governor (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
Work in unison, he tells Keralites in his Republic Day address
Governor R.L. Bhatia has said the goal of the Government is to make the State an economic powerhouse by 2010
- Tamil Nadu A Place Of Peace And Harmony, Says Barnala (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
Jayalalithaa presents gallantry awards at Republic Day function
Medals presented to police personnel for curbing illicit liquor trade
Students belonging to four schools and three colleges present folk dances
- Mulford's Views Reflect Congress Feelings (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
"Ultimately, how it votes is for India"
Need for the international community to act decisively and firmly: State Department
"U.S. to continue to work with Indian Government on the implementation of the nuclear agreement"
- Reject The American Fatwa (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 27, 2006)
In publicly warning India, on Republic Day eve, to vote against Iran or else, United States Ambassador David Mulford has outrageously crossed the line of diplomatic propriety, . . .
- Lanka Seizes Indian Trawler (Deccan Herald, P KARUNAKHARAN , Jan 27, 2006)
According to the LTTE peace secretariat website, rebel chief Velupillai Prabhakaran has ordered the release of the constable on Thursday following the request of the Norwegian special envoy Erik Solheim at the meeting in Kilinochchi on Wednesday.
- Us Daily Takes A Swipe At Musharraf’S Stance (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Jan 27, 2006)
Contempt seeps out of every sentence in the Washington Post editorial also lambasting him for the double standards he employs in dealing with Islamic extremists.
- Lanka Breakthrough (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jan 27, 2006)
With the LTTE agreeing to hold direct talks with Colombo, Sri Lanka has been pulled back from the brink of another war.
- In The Ghost Town Of Kathmandu (Indian Express, AVANTIKA REGMI, Jan 27, 2006)
The atmosphere in Nepal after the end of the Maoist ceasefire has become suffused with fear and trauma, identical to what we Nepalese faced after the February 2005 clampdown.
- India Says U.S. Envoy Expresses Regret Over Nuclear Comment (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
The U.S. envoy to India on Thursday expressed regret over his comments that a nuclear deal between Washington and New Delhi may stall unless India votes against Iran next month at the U.N. atomic energy watchdog.
- Separation Is Not Rocket Science (Indian Express, G. Balachandran, Jan 27, 2006)
G. Balachandran on how India and the United States could agree on the list of facilities to be offered for IAEA safeguards
- Yes, Speaker (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 27, 2006)
The CPI(M) describes the expulsion of 11 MPs in the Winter Session as a “singular act of self-cleansing” that won the approval of the people. But, by not replying to the Supreme Court notice, Speaker Somnath Chatterjee has not brought about . . .
- Kashmir: Musharraf Wants ‘Out-Of-Box’ Fix (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
As business and politics took centre stage on day 2 of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf upped the ante on Kashmir calling for an “out-of-box” solution to resolve the issue.
- Tigers Release Cop As Goodwill Gesture (Indian Express, Peter Apps, Jan 27, 2006)
Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels released a policeman as a gesture of goodwill on Thursday, a day after agreeing to peace talks with the government in Switzerland, but some asked if civil war had merely been postponed.
- Ulfa Talks On Feb 7, Gov Says Violence No Solution (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
In contrast to the blasts that had cast a shadow on the state in the run-up to the Republic Day, no violence was reported in the state today. As if to cap the peaceful R-Day celebrations, Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Ajai Singh, while unfurling . . .
- Hindustan Times (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jan 27, 2006)
Every commentary of the Republic Day parade in Delhi speaks of the display of the country’s military might and cultural strength.
- India Has Hard Choices On U.S. Nuclear Deal - Rice (Reuters, Reuters, Jan 27, 2006)
India has "difficult choices" to make on a controversial civil nuclear cooperation agreement with the United States before the deal can be completed, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Thursday
- 25 Maoists Killed, Claims Nepal Army (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
At least 25 Maoists have been killed and several others injured during clashes between security forces and the rebels in west Nepal, the Army claimed today.
- Us Says Mulford Expressed Congress' Views On Iran (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jan 27, 2006)
In a damage control exercise, the US today said its Ambassador David C Mulford's comments that there would be a "devastating" effect on the Indo-US nuclear deal if India does not vote against Iran at the IAEA, . . .
- Nuclear Black Market Is Alive (Daily Excelsior, Allabaksh, Jan 27, 2006)
In March 2004 the then US secretary of state, Colin Powell, had declared in Delhi at the start of his South Asian visit that the Pakistan-led nuclear proliferation network had to be 'completely rooted out'.
- India-Pakistan Composite Dialogue — There Can Be No Let-Up In Vigilance (Business Line, G. Parthasarathy, Jan 27, 2006)
While there may be a change of tactics from time to time, the objectives of the Pakistan army establishment of "strategic depth" in Afghanistan and "bleeding India" in Jammu and Kashmir and elsewhere are not likely to change.
- Challenges Before The Iims (Deccan Herald, RAMNATH NARAYANSWAMY, Jan 27, 2006)
The IIMs should do some serious soul searching so that they can help in the process of nation building
- `Tax'ing Times At The Eu (Business Line, BATUK GATHANI, Jan 27, 2006)
The European Union (EU), comprising 25 member States with a population of nearly 350 million citizens, is passing through a phase of much uncertainty as its institutions seek to establish their identity, legitimacy and, above all, credibility.
- "Statement Taken Out Of Context": Mulford (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 27, 2006)
In a press release by the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, Ambassador David C. Mulford states:
- Republic Day Ruminations On What Ails Our Nation (The Financial Express, SUMANT SINHA, Jan 27, 2006)
It is now handily over 50 years since India became independent and our Constitution was adopted with India becoming a democratic republic.
- Us Envoy’S Comments Inappropriate: India (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
India Thursday described as “inappropriate” comments from the US ambassador to New Delhi linking a historic nuclear deal with the United States to India’s stance on Iran’s nuclear program.
- India Shows Off Military Might On Republic Day (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
India showcased its military hardware and heritage at a tightly-guarded Republic Day parade on Thursday, with a display featuring elite troops, weaponry and aircraft with folk dancers, camels and elephants.
- Wali Khan (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 27, 2006)
With the passing away of Khan Abdul Wali Khan, truly an era has come to an end, or almost the end.
- A Short-Lived Campaign (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 27, 2006)
What began as a commendable exercise by the Karachi police to rein in the violators of traffic rules has ended with a whimper
- India Shows Its Military Muscle On Republic Day (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
India showcased its military hardware and its heritage at a tightly guarded Republic Day parade on Thursday, with a display featuring elite troops, weaponry and aircraft along with folk dancers, camels and elephants
- Us-India Strategic Alliance (Dawn, Ghayoor Ahmed, Jan 27, 2006)
History bears witness to the fact that the United States focused its efforts on building a close relationship with Pakistan only when it deemed it necessary to do so to achieve its limited aims in the region.
- Bush Ready To ‘Exhaust All Diplomacy’ On Iran Nuclear Issue (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
* Bolton stresses UNSC referral, as opposed to simple IAEA ruling, critical to thwarting Tehran’s N-ambitions
* Larijani says Russian plan useful
- Senate Reflects Nation’S Sentiments (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jan 27, 2006)
In a unanimously adopted resolution, the Senate has condemned the January 13 missile attack on Damadola village in Bajaur Agency and termed it as violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty. The joint Treasury-Opposition resolution said that such intrusion . . .
- Shaukat’S Productive Us Visit (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jan 27, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that his weeklong visit to the US was a great success. Talking to newsmen aboard his special aircraft on way back home from Washington, he said that he held detailed talks with US leadership on different . . .
- Rumsfeld Rejects Criticism On Harm To Us Military (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld defended the state of US military on Wednesday after charges by a former Pentagon chief that wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have left it so stretched that potential enemies may be tempted to challenge America.
- Looking Into The Global Crystal Ball (Dawn, Maqbool Ahmad Bhatty, Jan 27, 2006)
The outlook for the future cannot be considered bright given the geopolitical global trends since the start of the century and millennium.
- Musharraf Wants Incentive To Abandon Iran Gas Pipeline (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
Says missile attack in Bajaur ‘harmed our interests’ and fed domestic unrest
- Can Lying Serve National Interest? (Christian Science Monitor, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
One of the inherent powers of the president, apparently, is the right to lie in the perceived national interest.
- India Rejects Linking Iran Vote To Nuclear Deal With U.S. (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Mulford says his remarks were taken out of context
Mulford: Fallout will be devastating and deal will die
India: we will make independent judgment
- Surrender Arms And Join Mainstream, Governor Tells Ulfa (Hindu, Sushanta Talukdar, Jan 26, 2006)
"There is nothing to negotiate with the militant outfit"
- Official Machinery Misused For Plenary, Says Bjp (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Bharatiya Janata Party has accused the Congress of having misused official machinery at the AICC plenary "which had not benefited the country or the State in any manner."
- Reversing The Tide In Darfur (Hindu, Kofi A. Annan, Jan 26, 2006)
Whatever external force is sent to Darfur can provide only temporary security to the people there. Only a political agreement among their leaders can secure their future.
- Arms Trade: One Death Every Minute (Hindu, Bianca Jagger, Jan 26, 2006)
It makes big money for the richest nations while fuelling conflict across the world.
- Iran Nuclear Envoy In China As U.N. Sanctions Loom (Reuters, Lindsay Beck, Jan 26, 2006)
Iran's top nuclear negotiator sat down to talks in Beijing on Thursday, seeking to keep veto-wielding China from siding with the West in its push for U.N. sanctions over Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
- ‘India’S Iran Vote Could Affect N-Deal’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Just a week ahead of the IAEA meeting on Iran issue, the US on Wednesday made it clear that if India did not vote against Tehran’s nuclear programme, the fallout on the Indo-US nuclear deal in the Congress would be “devastating” and the initiative will “d
- Cong Agrees To Jd(s) Conditions (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
The message in this regard, which reached Mr Gowda on Wednesday evening, has not only taken him by surprise but also put him in a quandary as the onus of saving the government is now completely on him.
- Tigers, Lankan Govt To Resume Ceasefire Talks (Indian Express, Raju Gopalakrishnan, Jan 26, 2006)
Sri Lanka’s government and Tamil Tiger rebels will meet in Switzerland for crunch talks on implementing their strained 2002 truce, Norway said on Wednesday, resolving an impasse on the venue.
- No Fixed Agenda For Talks: Colombo (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Jan 26, 2006)
LTTE wants dialogue confined to ceasefire agreement
The Sri Lankan Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on Wednesday agreed to unconditional talks to discuss the implementation aspects of the ceasefire agreement in Switzerland . . .
- Lanka-Ltte Truce Talks In Geneva (Deccan Herald, P KARUNAKHARAN , Jan 26, 2006)
Registering a major a breakthrough in the fragile peace process, the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tiger rebels have agreed to hold talks in Geneva in mid-February, to strengthen the implementation of the deteriorating four-year ceasefire agreement.
- Is A Breakthrough Possible? (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Jan 26, 2006)
India and Pakistan still stick to old positions. But a breakdown in relations has been averted
- Remember The Sacrifice (Deccan Herald, Vishnu Makhijani, Jan 26, 2006)
It began as a simple march past to mark the emergence of India as a sovereign, secular, democratic republic on January 26, 1950. Today the Republic Day celebrations have grown into a spectacle to showcase India’s military might and amazing cultural ...
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