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Articles 3521 through 3620 of 53943:
- Boucher: Ibsa’S Nod Of Indo-Us Nuclear Deal Significant (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
The US today described as a “significant development” the endorsement of the Indo-US nuclear deal by South Africa and Brazil, key members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, and said it is “actively” interacting with key members of the multinational . . .
- Fourth World’ Links (Deccan Herald, B G Verghese, Sep 16, 2006)
There is a viable revenue model to tap the rural market for knowledge, education, information and empowerment.
- Cuba Summit Presents Awkward Moments For U.S. Friends (Reuters, Paul Eckert, Sep 16, 2006)
Friends of the United States are finding themselves in an awkward spot at a Non-Aligned Movement summit dominated by anti-U.S. firebrands and hosted by Washington's old foe, Cuba.
- Pm Downplays Havana Hype: ‘Don’T Expect Much From My Meeting With Musharraf’ (Indian Express, Seema Chisti, Sep 16, 2006)
Set to meet Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf on the sidelines of the NAM Summit tomorrow morning, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh sought to play down expectations.
- The Blunder That Cost The War On Terror (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Sep 16, 2006)
Leaving Afghanistan unfinished and starting the Iraq war has not only let the Taliban and its Pakistani supporters off the hook, but radicalised world opinion against the US and spawned several little al Qaidas
- Not So Close And No Cigar (Indian Express, Seema Chisti, Sep 16, 2006)
For his supporters, he is an icon who defied the might of the US.
- Recism In The Air (Frontline, Hasan Suroor, Sep 16, 2006)
Asian travellers are being searched for 'terror signs' in Britain's covert racial profiling.
- Tharoor Trails South Korean In Un Race (Indian Express, LALIT K JHA, Sep 16, 2006)
South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon continues to enjoy a slight advantage over India’s Shashi Tharoor in the race for the United Nations’ secretary-general post.
- China In The Internet Age (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
The Information Office of the State Council in Beijing has emerged as one of the more active departments in the Chinese capital in recent years.
- Complete Probe By October End: Sc To Centre (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Lawrence Barham has been studying tools and other artefacts left by ancient humans at a site in Zambia. He says the range of mineral pigments, or ochres, found there hints at the use of paint, perhaps to mark the body. If correct, it would push back the e
- India, Us Can Co-Op On Agri, Services At Wto: Boucher (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
The United States on Friday raised the hopes of revival of stalled WTO talks by hinting at cooperation on contentious agriculture and services negotiations with India, an advocate of developing countries' stance in the trade negotiations.
- Nam Summit Starts Without Castro (Pioneer, Tarun Basu , Sep 16, 2006)
The 14th summit of the 116-nation Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was inaugurated here on Friday without the charismatic presence of Cuban President Fidel Castro who is said to be recovering from an intestinal surgery that he had two months ago.
- Boucher High On Ibsa Endorsing Indo-Us N-Deal (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
The US on Friday described as a significant development the endorsement of the Indo-US nuclear deal by South Africa and Brazil, key members of the nuclear suppliers group, and said it is actively interacting with key members of the . . .
- Bush And Musharraf To Meet On Sept 22 (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Us President George W Bush will meet his Pakistani counterpart Pervez Musharraf on September 22 when the latter travels to the US to attend the UN general assembly session, the White House announced on Thursday.
- Chinese & Islamic (Frontline, PALLAVI AIYAR, Sep 16, 2006)
Orthodoxy among Chinese Muslims is on the rise but Chinese Islam retains characteristics that set it apart.
- Tamil Politician In Sri Lanka Gets Unesco Prize For Peace (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Sri Lankan Tamil leader V Anandasangaree has been chosen for the prestigious UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for promotion of tolerance and non-violence, 2006.
- Us Endorses Waziristan Peace Deal (Dawn, Anwar Iqbal, Sep 16, 2006)
The United States believes that the agreement the government recently signed with pro-Taliban tribal chiefs in Waziristan has the ‘potential to work’.
- Iaea’S Difficult Balancing Act (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Sep 16, 2006)
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reacted sharply to a report put out by the United States House of Representatives’ Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, calling it “outrageous and dishonest”.
- Pakistan, China Vow To Expand Strategic Ties (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Pakistan and China on Friday vowed to further strengthen their strategic relationship and to expand it further in all areas including defence, security, energy and science and technology.
- Howard's Expansion (Frontline, P. S. SURYANARAYANA, Sep 16, 2006)
Prime Minister John Howard is seeking a greater strategic role for Australia in the South Pacific and East Asia.
- Manmohan Singh To Visit Mongolia (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Bilateral ties have become stronger: Enkhbold
- The Senate Says No To Mr Bush (Economist, Editorial, Economist, Sep 16, 2006)
For A while, George Bush seemed confident of getting his way. In a speech earlier this month he said interrogators of terrorist suspects should be free to use “alternative techniques” to gather information to foil pending plots. Suspects, he added, . . .
- A New Triangle Of Trust (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 16, 2006)
A diplomatic success, the IBSA summit would be more useful if it leads to greater corporate interaction and technology-transfer deals.
- Indo-Us Nuclear Deal Will Improve Indian Economy’ (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Sep 16, 2006)
The Indo-US nuclear agreement will signify “an enormous increase in generating capacity that will help India meet its growing demand for electricity without relying on dirty, carbon-emitting coal, improving India’s economy and the lives of . . .
- How To Ensure Justice For All (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 16, 2006)
JUDGES and legal luminaries of 42 countries came to Islamabad on the eve of the golden jubilee of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and held a meeting.
- Kofi Airs World’S Deep Concern (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 16, 2006)
UN Chief Kofi Annan has said that most Middle East leaders he recently conferred with considered the Iraq war ‘a real disaster’.
- Pope Too Fans ‘Clash Of Civilizations’ (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Muslim scholars and religious leaders have castigated Pope Benedict’s remarks about the concept of Jehad in Islam. As the statement was highly inflammatory and biased, Pakistan Foreign Office too has taken serious notice of it describing his remarks . . .
- Asit K. Biswas (OutLook, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
This IIT, Kharagpur alumnus 2006 Stockholm World Water Prize laureate and now founder-president of Third World Centre of Water Management, Mexico City, fostered a critical rethink among UN agencies and governments over water resources management . . .
- International Roaming To Attract Service Tax (Business Line, K.R. Srivats, Sep 16, 2006)
The Finance Ministry wants to make it clear that domestic telecom operators would have to fork out service tax on the international roaming services provided by them to people coming in from abroad.
- Home Stay Facility Gets Ready To Host Tourists For Dasara (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
It ensures comfortable stay for tourists and extra income for local residents It ensures comfortable stay for tourists and extra income for local residents
- Why Yasukuni Hurts (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Many Japanese support a national shrine to mourn the dead, not just soldiers but all those killed in battles.
- A Toxic Trail Of Pollution And Profiteering (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Sep 16, 2006)
The recent dumping of toxic wastes around the Ivory Coast city of Abidjan by a Greek-owned ship is another example of how developing countries are exploited by greedy and unscrupulous business interests.
- Muslim Anger Against Pope's Remarks Sweeps The Globe (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Pontiff reviving the spirit of the Crusades: Islamic leaders
- Racial Tension On The Rise In Russia (Hindu, Vladimir Radyuhin , Sep 16, 2006)
A surging wave of hate crimes threatens to upset inter-racial peace and national stability. Locals fear loss of jobs. Migrants seldom integrate.
- Nam Should Not Be Ambiguous On Terrorism: Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
We must be united in eliminating the scourge, he says
- Nam Summit Opens Without Fidel Castro (Hindu, N. Ravi, Sep 16, 2006)
Raul Castro and Chavez launch attack on the U.S., Malaysia cautious
- Singapore To Allow Some Activists For Imf Meet (Hindu, P. S. SURYANARAYANA, Sep 16, 2006)
Singapore on Friday lifted the ban on entry of some civil-society activists ahead of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank meetings and related events that begin here on Saturday.
- Dynamics Of Corporate Governance Premium (The Financial Express, YRK REDDY, Sep 16, 2006)
A premium arises when a company shows improvements in vital aspects of corporate governance
- Musharraf Keeps Pm Waiting (The Economic Times, T K ARUN, Sep 16, 2006)
You could call it a flying start to Pakistan’s campaign at the 14th NAM summit at Havana. After the special flight carrying prime minister Manmohan Singh taxied to a halt at Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport, there was a long wait of . . .
- Manmohan For Dialogue To Resolve Iran Issue (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
It is expected to figure prominently in summit discussions
- High Tide (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Sep 16, 2006)
But with downside risks for global growth
- Manmohan Singh To Stress Reconciling Role Of Nam (Hindu, N. Ravi, Sep 16, 2006)
Says NAM as relevant today as it was during the period of the Cold War
- Lanka Peace Meal (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 16, 2006)
The announcement of talks between the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam LTTE), once again raises hope of cessation of hostilities.
- Bush, Mush, Karzai Summit On The Cards (Times of India, Chidanand Rajghatta, Sep 16, 2006)
US president George Bush is expected to referee the bitter spat between Pakistan and Afghanistan over the Taliban and its terror footprint when he meets with leaders of the two neighbouring countries in the White House next week.
- Class Act (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 16, 2006)
Kinrara Oval in Kuala Lumpur was the scene of one of the most emphatic comebacks in the recent history of cricket. Thursday's India-West Indies match was the first full game that Sachin Tendulkar got to play since he was injured six months ago.
- International Desi (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 16, 2006)
The race for the next United Nations secretary-general is getting hotter. In a straw poll held in the UN Security Council on Thursday, Shashi Tharoor came in second after South Korea's Ban Ki-moon. The result was a repeat of a similar poll held last month
- Q&a: 'London Is Cheeky, Lovely And Fun' (Times of India, NARAYANI GANESH, Sep 16, 2006)
In 2004, there were only 18 direct flights a week between India and the UK. Today, that number has swelled to 129.
- No Need To Consult Cong: Pawar (Times of India, BHASKAR ROY, Sep 16, 2006)
Unfolding an aggressive roadmap for his party's growing pan-India ambition, NCP chief Sharad Pawar has made it clear that he does not care if his move to take on board important leaders hurts the Congress.
- Bush Admin Expects ‘Strong Bilateral Vote’ On N-Deal (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Sep 16, 2006)
The Bush Administration hopes to get a “strong bilateral vote” from the Senate this month in support of a Bill that would enable civilian nuclear cooperation with India, a senior US official said on Thursday.
- North Korea Warns South (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
North Korea on Friday warned the South against joining international moves to apply sanctions against Pyongyang, saying ties would suffer and a war could break out if Seoul cooperated with the United States.
- Pm: Nam Must Work For Confluence Of Civilisations (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Urging the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to reject extremes and be the voice of “moderation, harmony and reason,” Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday said it should deal with urgent trans-national issues like terrorism, pandemics, energy security . . .
- Azad To Address Eu, Mufti Un Assembly (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
After Pakistan has done a lot of lobbying abroad on the Kashmir issue, now it is the turn of Kashmiri leaders, including Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and the PDP chairman Mufti Sayeed, to put forth their viewpoint and clear the misgivings by . . .
- Pm: Nam Should Not Be Ambiguous On Terror (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Warning that NAM cannot be ambiguous on the issue of terrorism if it wants to be relevant, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today told its leaders to unitedly fight the scourge and not allow the forces of extremism to distract the world’s attention . . .
- Curb The Arms Trade (Hindu, Bianca Jagger, Sep 15, 2006)
A proposed treaty before the U.N. offers a chance to save millions of lives.
- India, Pakistan Set For Summit Talks In Cuba (Reuters, Paul Eckert, Sep 15, 2006)
The leaders of India and Pakistan will hold weekend talks in Cuba, hoping to ease tensions after a year of recriminations over terror attacks and Kashmir, Indian and Pakistani officials said.
- Nam More Relevant Than Ever Before (Hindu, Nagesh Kumar, Sep 15, 2006)
In a unipolar world, checks and balances can only be provided by a large grouping of countries like the Non-Aligned Movement. It can also help developing countries pursue an independent development strategy.
- A Promising Forum (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 15, 2006)
For all the talk over many decades of the need for enhanced South-South cooperation, the interaction among the countries of Asia, Africa, and Latin America has been nothing to write home about.
- Panel On Financial Sector Assessment (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
The Union Government, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has constituted a Committee on Financial Sector Assessment with reference to the Handbook on the theme brought out in 1995 by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
- Sri Lanka — Seeking A Tryst With Peace (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Sep 15, 2006)
Will the Government in Colombo and the Tigers heed the advice of the international community and return to the negotiating table soon?
- Iaea Protests Erroneous Us Report On Iran (Indian Express, Reuters, Sep 15, 2006)
UN Inspectors have protested to the US government and a Congressional committee about a report on Iran’s nuclear work, calling parts of it outrageous and dishonest, according to a letter obtained by Reuters.
- Time To Recognise Our Paramilitary Jawans (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 15, 2006)
Chandigarh got a new landmark on August 17, 2006, in the shape of a war memorial envisaged, conceptualised and constructed by a unique citizens’ initiative, led by the Indian Express Group.
- France Declared An Al-Qaeda Target: Report (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Sep 15, 2006)
France has been declared a direct target by Al-Qaeda, the daily Le Figaro revealed on Thursday. Terrorism experts and journalists viewing the September 11 video message by the Al-Qaeda number two, Ayman al-Zawahiri, in its entirety realised there . . .
- A Farewell To Blair (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 15, 2006)
Former tuc boss John Monks once explained to the prime minister: “The trade unions ... are like Ernie Wise and you’re like Eric Morecambe. When you’re in trouble and you need a cheer from the upper gallery — where the Daily Mail and Middle . . .
- Roads To Global Market (Business Standard, R. Ravimohan, Sep 15, 2006)
Operating within throttling constraints is something that Indian companies have learnt well.
- Create Atmosphere For Talks, Says Ltte (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Sep 15, 2006)
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in its first detailed reaction to the Sri Lanka Co-Chairs' statement two days ago that the rival sides in the island nation had agreed to hold unconditional talks in Oslo in October, said the Norwegian . . .
- China Warns Against Sanctions On Iran (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
Visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao warned on Thursday that imposing sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme could achieve the opposite of what the international community wanted.
- Peace Accord With Militants (News International, Rahimullah Yusufzai, Sep 15, 2006)
It is never easy to make everybody happy.
- Brazil, South Africa Boost India's Quest For Civil N-Energy (Press Trust of India, V.S.CHANDRASEKAR, Sep 15, 2006)
India's quest for civil nuclear energy got a major boost with two key members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (LSG) Brazil and South Africa expressing readiness to have cooperation in this area with New Delhi.
- Icao To Conduct Fresh Study On Mopa Airport (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
The expert committee studying the Mopa airport issue has asked the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to prepare a fresh economic viability study of the airport proposal taking into consideration the fact that the Dabolim International . . .
- India Not To Be Cornered Over N-Deal With Us (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
When India confronts, at the NAM summit opening Friday, the tricky issue of Iran’s isolation on its nuclear programme, it won’t be cornered by anti-western powers like Cuba, Venezuela and Iran on the subject.
- Trio In Cry For Council Berth & Nuke ‘Right’ (Telegraph, Ashis Chakrabarti, Sep 15, 2006)
India, Brazil and South Africa have agreed that no reform of the UN would be complete without a decision on the expansion of the Security Council.
- Manmohan-Musharraf Meet Today (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
The much-awaited meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on the margin of NAM summit in Havana is likely to be held tomorrow, Pakistan foreign office said tonight.
- Into The Void (Telegraph, AVEEK SEN , Sep 15, 2006)
Vikram Chandra’s masterly new novel — exactly 900 pages long — starts with a white pomeranian, Fluffy, flying out of the window in upper-middle-class Mumbai: “Fluffy screamed in her little lap-dog voice all the way down, like a little white . . .
- Bush Promises Indo-Us Nuke Deal By Month-End (Hindustan Times, MANOJ JOSHI, Sep 15, 2006)
The Bush administration has assured the Indian government that the US Senate will pass the legislation on the Indo-US nuclear deal this month, probably by the third week of September.
- How Black Is Money (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Sep 15, 2006)
Mention black money and everybody is alert. Some feel ache in their hearts. For, they know that at least once they have been tempted to accept it. A few others may just look up and ignore. For them it hardly causes any surprise. They use it regularly.
- Islamic Missionaries Unfazed By Claims Of Al- Qaeda Links (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
Devotees came in their tens of thousands, unrolled mats, pitched tents, assembled mini-stoves, and spent the weekend in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad sipping tea, praying and listening to sermons.
- Singapore Deports Indian Activist (Hindu, P. S. SURYANARAYANA, Sep 15, 2006)
An Indian national, identified merely as "a male activist," has been denied entry into Singapore and deported on the ground that he "posed a potential security and public order threat to the annual meetings" of the International Monetary Fund . . .
- Agro, Eco-Tourism Complex Opened At Icrisat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
Place offers placid ambience amidst scenic dry land
Site is located in erstwhile Manmool village
Place comprises castle, running track, etc.
Manmool has historic significance.
- No Public Debate With Pervez Before Talks: Pm (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said he had no desire to "indulge in a public discussion" with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf ahead of his much awaited meeting with him in Havana on Saturday.
- Tharoor Dream Alive In Un Race (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
The UN Security Council dealt a blow to the Jordanian prince's ambitions to become the next UN Secretary-General, ranking him fourth among five candidates in an informal poll on Thursday.
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