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- Breaching Borders (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jun 08, 2007)
Ordinary people take extraordinary risks for a better living and in the process make India a large-scale exporter and recipient of illegal migrants.
- Constant Traffic (Frontline, SUHRID SANKAR CHATTOPADHYAY, Jun 08, 2007)
E.M. FORSTER, in Howards End, makes an interesting observation that there is no point in praising civilisation if it does not allow a person to die peacefully in the house where he was born.
- India Asks Russia To Ease Visa Rules (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 07, 2007)
India has asked Russia to ease its "cumbersome and outdated" visa procedures to facilitate travel for businessmen as part of measures to enhance bilateral trade and investment ties.
- Curbing Human Smuggling (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 31, 2007)
THE lure of a better life can be irresistible to people grappling with poverty or unfulfilled dreams.
- Uk To Flush Out Illegal Workers (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2007)
Britain today announced a series of measures to “flush out” illegal immigrants, including imposing heavy penalties on rogue employers.
- Pakistan To Fully Privatise Haj Operations (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 09, 2007)
Pakistan is to fully privatise Haj operations if a pilot project currently underway succeeds, news reports said on Tuesday.
- A Turning Point For France (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 08, 2007)
If Nicolas Sarkozy defeated Socialist Segolene Royal by bluntly telling the French some of the things they fear most:
- What Will President Sarkozy Bring? (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 08, 2007)
Nicolas Sarkozy's emphatic victory in France's most bitterly fought presidential election in recent times underscores four essential points. First, French voters turned out in unprecedented numbers to make their choice, registering a turnout of . . .
- Right Is Centre (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 08, 2007)
The French seem to have their heads and their hearts in the same place. Which is why their choice of the winner in the presidential race has not varied too significantly between the first and the final rounds of polling.
- Border Fence Draws Barbs From Trapped Indian Farmers (Daily Times, BAPPA MAJUMDAR, May 01, 2007)
Stranded villagers live inside a corridor the width of an airport runway, sandwiched between the Bangladeshi border and the new fence
- Indians Slam Uk Minister's Tardiness (Times of India, RASHMEE ROSHAN LALL, Apr 20, 2007)
Indians campaigning against the British government's allegedly "unfair and retrospective" application of tough new immigration rules on the Highly Skilled Migrants Programme (HSMP) have expressed concern it is appearing to break promises all over again.
- Indians Slam Uk Minister's Tardiness (Singapore Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2007)
Indians campaigning against the British government's allegedly "unfair and retrospective" application of tough new immigration rules on the Highly Skilled Migrants Programme (HSMP) have expressed concern it is appearing to break promises all over again.
- In An Indian Village, Going Abroad Is A Son's Duty (International Herald Tribune, Amelia Gentleman, Apr 16, 2007)
Looking out of the one-room home he shares with his wife and two children, Naresh sees his neighbors' success in the two-storied, freshly painted house that triumphs over Naresh's own shabby building, with its cracks creeping across the walls and . . .
- Welcome Change In Dhaka (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Apr 06, 2007)
Bangladesh government chief adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed’s assertion, at the Saarc summit, that “bold efforts to combat terrorism...” must be made, deserves to be commended.
- Bjp Thinks Beyond Up, To Target Upa Security Slip (Indian Express, ANANDA MAJUMDAR, Apr 05, 2007)
Driving against the UPA’s approach to internal security with the Uttar Pradesh elections in mind and a long-term plan for the next general elections, the BJP has drawn up a strategy that will systematically target the Manmohan Singh government on . . .
- Us Mulls New 'Z' Work Visas For Illegal Immigrants (Pioneer, S Rajagopalan, Mar 31, 2007)
The Bush administration has circulated a new guest worker plan as part of its proposals for immigration reforms to deal with an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants living and working in the US. That figure, according to some estimates, includes . . .
- House In Disorder (Frontline, Vijay Prashad, Mar 29, 2007)
Even as Bush spends trillions of dollars on his `War on Terror', hundreds of thousands of Americans lose their full-time jobs annually.
- Watch Cautiously (Pioneer, Hiranmay Karlekar, Mar 22, 2007)
India must guard against going overboard with concessions to Bangladesh and analyse the situation carefully, says Hiranmay Karlekar.
- Morocco's Peace Plan For Western Sahara (Hindu, Simon Tisdall, Mar 15, 2007)
Playing on European and United States fears of expanding terrorist networks in North Africa, Morocco is seeking international backing for a new peace plan for the Western Sahara.
- Britain Takes Visa Bite But Won’T Tell (Telegraph, Amit Roy, Mar 09, 2007)
At 86 rupees to the pound, those coming to the UK from India will have to pay significantly more for their visas but missing from the list of high commissions and embassies consulted by the British authorities before the new charges were decided . . .
- Pakistan Testfires N-Capable Missile (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 05, 2007)
Pakistan today testfired a short-range, surface-to-surface, nuclear capable missile, Hatf-II Abdali.
- "In India As In Italy, Democracy Is A Difficult Exercise" (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Feb 10, 2007)
Italy's Prime MinisterRomano Prodispeaks on ties with India, his country's engagement in Afghanistan and Lebanon, his difficult coalition, the thorny matter of extraordinary renditions, and the way forward for Europe. Excerpts from an interview in . . .
- Good Fences Make Good Neighbours (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Feb 09, 2007)
Countries around the world are erecting fences along their borders to maintain good relations with their neighbours, says Gwynne Dyer
- Pakistan, India To Combat Money Laundering (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 09, 2007)
Pakistan and India have decided to effectively combat serious crimes with regard to money laundering, circulation of counterfeit currency and human trafficking across the border, it is learnt.
- Cbi, Pak Agency Officials Hold Talks (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 08, 2007)
Officials of the CBI and Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency held talks here today on issues relating to human trafficking, counterfeit currency and illegal immigration.
- Ulfa’S Desperate Act (Deccan Herald, Amulya Ganguli, Feb 07, 2007)
ULFA’s aspiration for sovereignty has turned the organisation into an illegal entity and its leaders into outlaws.
- Impending Storm (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jan 25, 2007)
No emigrant worker was killed in Assam, as made out by the media and even some government functionaries. All those killed and hundreds who fled were Indians working in their own country.
- North-East On Fire (Pioneer, Seema Sengupta, Jan 19, 2007)
Foot soldiers of Islamist organisations in the North-East spreading anti-India sentiments should not be taken lightly, says Seema Sengupta.
- I For India (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 17, 2007)
The UPA government has wisely chosen to desist junking a good idea purely to score a political point.
- Beware Of Ulfa U-Turn, Cautions J-K Governor (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2007)
Governor Lt. Gen (Retd) S K Sinha, who had earlier been Assam Governor, in an interview today said that any talks with ULFA should be held only after the violence unleashed by them is crushed and security forces gain the upper hand.
- Desperately Seeking El Dorado (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Jan 08, 2007)
They are known as the "Refugees of Calais." Hundreds of poor young men, mainly Afghans, Pakistanis, Kurds, Iraqis, Eritreans, Senegalese or Cameroonians, eke out a sub-human existence while waiting to cross the Channel to Britain and asylum.
- Lawmaker’S ‘Xenophobic’ Comments Spark Row (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Dec 25, 2006)
A Virginia Republican lawmaker has lashed out at America's first Muslim member of Congress for preferring to use a Quran during a ceremonial swearing-in service and has warned Americans that if they "don't wake up" many more Muslims will be elected . . .
- Eu Gives Turkey The Cold Shoulder Again (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Dec 25, 2006)
Turkey has been knocking at Europe's door since 1959. Now Turks are getting frustrated with what they see as undue humiliation, with a constant shifting of goalposts.
- Nato's New Front Against Al Qaeda (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Dec 19, 2006)
The NATO reconnaissance plane swooped down and skimmed the choppy waters south of Sicily, seeking to make radio contact with a Bahamas-flagged vessel.
- Agents Raid Processing Plants (Washington Post, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 13, 2006)
Federal agents targeting illegal immigrants raided meatpacking plants in six states yesterday, arresting hundreds of workers on the uncommon charge of identity theft and shutting down the world's second-largest meat processing company for much of the day.
- Perfidy Undone (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Dec 07, 2006)
When the Supreme Court struck down the Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunal) Act last year in July, there were celebrations in Assam, and understandably so.
- Zapatero's 'Softness' Has A Backbone (International Herald Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 06, 2006)
The day after the congressional elections in the United States last month, Prime Minister José Luis Rodríquez Zapatero of Spain confided to some friends his take on the Democratic Party's success.
- Eu Targets Smuggling Of Africans To Europe (International Herald Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 01, 2006)
Seeking to prevent another season of drowning off European coasts, officials said Thursday that round-the-clock patrols would begin next spring to try to save lives and deter large-scale smuggling of migrants from Africa.
- Opp Blasts Govt On Internal Security (Pioneer, Rajeev Ranjan Roy, Nov 30, 2006)
The Centre came under fire from the Opposition on Wednesday in the Lok Sabha for the 'deteriorating internal security situation' in the country.
- Fighting Terror Jointly (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Nov 21, 2006)
Since December 2004 Britain and Pakistan have been linked in the “Partnership for Peace and Prosperity” which, as its nomenclature suggests, strives to bring peace and security to the two countries and thus promote their prosperity.
- Pakistan, U.K. Sign Pact To Counter Terror (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Nov 21, 2006)
Pakistan and Britain have concluded an agreement to strengthen co-operation to combat terrorism.
- Musharraf-Blair Meeting (Daily Times, Ali Waqar, Nov 20, 2006)
Musharraf calls for Afghan Marshall Plan
Says Taliban an Afghan problem
Blair says poverty and Palestine issue must be tackled to address root causes of terrorism
- Accord To Set Up Anti-Terror Group With Uk: Taliban An Afghan Issue: Musharraf (Dawn, Ahmed Hassan, Nov 20, 2006)
Pakistan and the United Kingdom on Sunday agreed to strengthen cooperation to fight terrorism, drug trafficking, illegal immigration and trans-national organised crime through a joint working group.
- British Pm-In-Waiting Will Be Tougher On Terror (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 14, 2006)
Mr Gordon Brown backed calls for police to be given up to 90 days to question al-Qaida suspects without charge as he vowed to take personal charge of the fight against terrorism if he becomes Prime Minister.
- Uk Intensifies Surveillance With I-Card (Tribune, Bajinder Pal Singh, Nov 13, 2006)
SO finally Tony Blair bites the bait. The world’s biggest multi-billion pound, ‘human-tracker’ scheme will be launched in the UK in 2008.
- An Absurd Demand (Pioneer, KR Phanda, Nov 11, 2006)
N Jamal Ansari, in his article "Open all doors to Bangladeshis" (November 4), says that since our refugee policy is hostage to Right-wing politics, illegal immigration from Bangladesh is being viewed and debated along communal lines.
- A Bangladeshi Terror Shadow Over Mumbai (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 10, 2006)
It has always been a problem, but now, the police here say, the unchecked illegal migration from Bangaladesh to India is casting a terror shadow as well.
- Jindal's Success Spurs Fellow Indians To Enter Us Poll Race (Pioneer, S Rajagopalan, Nov 06, 2006)
The runaway success of Bobby Jindal in the 2004 US Congressional elections has spurred a host of Indian Americans to throw their hats into the electoral ring this year.
- Abortion, Quotas Among Topics In Election Day Referendums (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 06, 2006)
Even if no candidates were running, Tuesday’s elections would be dramatic, as voters across the United States consider referendums on a slew of hot topics: abortion, gay marriage, illegal immigration, sex crimes, even legalising marijuana.
- Mess In Bangladesh (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Nov 03, 2006)
Whatever may be said of the grim political and constitutional crisis in Bangladesh, it can in no way be called a surprise.
- Edits (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 31, 2006)
The foreign secretary’s first offshore exercise in Bhutan last week ~ the onshore detour to Gopalan Bhavan was an aberration ~ was remarkable as he was able to place bilateral relations fair and square in the context of the impending transition in . . .
- Bush Signs Law To Build Border Fence (Washington Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 28, 2006)
President Bush yesterday signed a law committing to build nearly 700 miles of fence along the U.S.-Mexico border -- although less than 24 hours earlier, he told conservative writers that he doesn't see immigration as a major issue in this year's campaign.
- Bush Oks 700-Mile Security Fence (Chicago Sun Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 28, 2006)
President Bush signed a bill Thursday authorizing 700 miles of new fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border, hoping to give Republican candidates a pre-election platform for asserting they're tough on illegal immigration.
- Infiltration Must Return To The Agenda (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Oct 28, 2006)
The danger posed by illegal migrants from Bangladesh can be gauged from the fact that they have become the deciding factor in elections to more than 40 of the 126 Assembly seats in Assam
- Bush, Signing Bill For Border Fence, Urges Wider Overhaul (New York Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
President Bush signed into law on Thursday a bill providing for construction of 700 miles of added fencing along the Southwestern border, calling the legislation “an important step toward immigration reform.”
- Bush Signs Law To Build Border Fence (Washington Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
President Bush yesterday signed a law committing to build nearly 700 miles of fence along the U.S.-Mexico border -- although less than 24 hours earlier, he told conservative writers that he doesn't see immigration as a major issue in this year's campaign.
- Voters Seek Action On Issue Of Immigration (Christian Science Monitor, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2006)
Much of America hit the pause button this fall on the flaming debate over illegal immigration, once it became clear Congress would not act before the election. But not Arizona.
- Gop Reprises A Proven Strategy For Success (Independent (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2006)
Beset by discouraging polls and division within ideological ranks, the White House is accelerating efforts to woo back disaffected conservatives and energize the Republican base in a reprise of a strategy that succeeded in the last two campaign cycles.
- 7th Indo-Eu Summit (WhatIsIndia Publications, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 14, 2006)
Inaugurating the 7th Indo-EU summit, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh emphasized that the “Consolidation of strategic partnership and intensification of dialogue with the European Union” is a key foreign policy priority for India.
- Helsinki Prefers Silence On Nuclear Deal (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Oct 13, 2006)
Finland matters since it heads European Union; it is a key state in the Nuclear Suppliers Group
- Socialist Mona Lisa (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Oct 03, 2006)
Segolene Royal sometimes breaks into a "Mona Lisa" smile: Enigmatic, lips curved slightly.
- Exploitation Unchecked (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 18, 2006)
AS the more established channels for illegal migration get blocked, Pakistani manpower traders are finding new avenues to continue to fleece the unemployed.
- Unlimited Confusion (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 18, 2006)
The unanimity reached between the Congress and the BJP over amending Section 9 of the Delimitation Act of 2002 is a positive step because a holistic and bipartisan approach towards this sticky issue is preferable to episodic tinkering.
- Once Pakistan, Always Pakistan? (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
The United States through its officials who speak on “condition of anonymity”, the media and through private and semi-private think-tanks is encircling Pakistan with accusations of sponsoring Islamic “fundamentalists” from Afghanistan to Bangladesh.
- France Remains Divided Over Immigration (Deccan Herald, KATRIN BENNHOLD, Sep 13, 2006)
France has stepped up expulsion of illegals, despite being considerate towards immigrant children at school.
- Us Report Warns Of Bangladesh Militancy (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 06, 2006)
The US Institute of Peace, created by Congress and partially funded by the US government, in a new report published by its Center for Conflict Analysis and Prevention, has raised concerns about the connections between rising terrorism in India and . . .
- Tension Along Indo-Bangla Border (Daily Excelsior, Subhashis Mittra, Aug 29, 2006)
It was not one of those usual tensions arising out of cattle smuggling or exchange of fire along the Indo-Bangladesh border.
- India, Bangladesh To Set Up Mechanism To Fight Terror (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 28, 2006)
India and Bangladesh on Sunday decided to set up a bilateral mechanism to combat terrorism and agreed to intensify efforts to counter arms smuggling and illegal immigration across their 4,200-km border.
- India Must Show The Way (Pioneer, Arun Nehru, Aug 21, 2006)
The war against terror continues and we are seeing 'new' innovative methods being deployed by terrorist groups.
- Haunting Terror Threats (Daily Excelsior, Arun Nehru, Aug 18, 2006)
The war against terror continues and we see 'new' innovative methods deployed by terror groups and clearly the intelligence agencies have foiled and prevented a terror act which cuts across nations, religion and beliefs and is little more than . . .
- Casual Approach To Terrorism (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Aug 11, 2006)
SINCE some excellent ideas on how to combat the great and growing menace of terrorism — spelled out by noted experts, some of whom have spent a lifetime dealing with internal security, at a meeting in New Delhi over a week ago — have gone . . .
- Grabbers Keepers (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 29, 2006)
That's what Dhaka believes ---- Adverse possession, those acquainted with the daunting and near impossible task of evicting squatters from their property will aver, is nine-tenths of the law.
- Dhaka Grabs 2 Sq Km Of India's Land (Pioneer, Syed Zarir Hussain, Jul 27, 2006)
Assam Minister says Bangladeshis have moved border posts ---- In a sudden and daring move, Bangladeshis, backed by their country's Army, have uprooted pillars demarcating the Indo-Bangla border along Dhubri and Karimganj districts of Assam, and . . .
- Continent Going Hi-Tech On Identity (Business Line, Mohan Murti, Jul 17, 2006)
Most European countries plan to switch to electronic cards (e-ID), which incorporate electronic signatures and biometrics. A driver that is pushing European governments into e-ID cards is the battle against identity theft.
- Malaysia Drive To Deport Migrants (British Broadcasting Corporation, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
Malaysia will launch a new operation to deport an estimated 500,000 illegal migrants from the country.
- Border Debate Spurs Discrimination (Khaleej Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
Massive pro-immigrant marches held across the country this past spring have ignited a new social movement among Latinos who feel a sharp increase in discrimination, a survey released Thursday shows.
- Seek Consensus On Mine Bills (Denver Post, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 13, 2006)
initiative before voters that improves on the Defend Colorado Now effort shot down by the state Supreme Court, GOP leaders have eliminated a loony clause that invited lawsuits. Politicians of all stripes should be able to agree with that.
The GOP also i
- Seek Common Ground On Immigration (Denver Post, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 13, 2006)
Colorado lawmakers who reconvene today for an unprecedented special session to deal with illegal immigration have been given a special opportunity.
- Sena Packs A Punch At Pak & Cong (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 12, 2006)
Bloody Tuesday drew a dreary roar from Bal Thackeray, with the Shiv Sena supremo blaming the serial blasts on the pusillanimous policy of the Congress-led Centre towards Pakistan.
- Between Generosity And Toughness (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Jul 08, 2006)
In France, opposition is growing to the police storming schools to pick up children of illegal immigrants.
- Dark Clouds On India's Horizon (Pioneer, Vivek Gumaste, Jun 28, 2006)
Nation states do not disintegrate overnight. It takes years, decades or even centuries before the actual demise or the decay to set in, with predators first nibbling away at the periphery.
- Bsf On High Alert Along Tripura Border (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
The Border Security Force (BSF) has increased its strength in Tripura and put the entire border on high alert following the killing of 10 National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh recently.
- I The Indian (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 09, 2006)
A citizens’ cocktail along the border
The Centre would be loathe to admit as much, but the balance of population has been so profoundly affected that even an Indian by birth will now have to carry an identity card should he happen to be a resident . . .
- Ignoring The Silent Invasion (Pioneer, Daniel Pipes, Jun 04, 2006)
The illegal immigration of non-Western peoples, I predict, will become an all-consuming issue in every Western country.
- Ignoring The Silent Invasion (Pioneer, Daniel Pipes, Jun 03, 2006)
The illegal immigration of non-Western peoples, I predict, will become an all-consuming issue in every Western country.
- You Can’T Wall Off Immigrants (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 02, 2006)
Both the senate and House versions of an immigration bill to keep unauthorised migrants out of the US rely on the construction of hundreds of miles of new physical barriers, high-tech gadgetry and more manpower along the Southwestern border.
- Pakistan And India To Trade 500 Prisoners (Daily Times, Shahzad Raza, Jun 01, 2006)
Pakistan and India agreed on Wednesday to exchange 500 civilian prisoners and fishermen by June 30, 2006 during the third round of Pak-India secretary-level talks on terrorism, drug trafficking and civilian prisoners.
- Pak Assures Complete Elimination Of Terrorism (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 01, 2006)
Pakistan today assured India of working towards "complete elimination" of terrorism and fighting the menace in all its forms and manifestations.
- Mistaken Apology (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 01, 2006)
Janet Daley wonders why Lib-Left intellectuals, who abused the US for supporting dictators during the Cold War, criticise Bush for overthrowing Saddam Hussein
- New Delhi Submits List Of 35 Wanted Fugitives To Islamabad (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jun 01, 2006)
Home Secretary-level talks represented a sincere commitment to resolve all issues"
Islamabad has agreed to go through the wanted list with all its seriousness
Pakistan handed over a list of 58 fugitives it wants traced by India
- India Blames Terrorist Attacks In J&k On Infiltration (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , May 31, 2006)
Home Secretary-level talks between India and Pakistan making progress
India supporting nationalist movement in Balochistan: Pakistan
Officials hold talks on mutual legal assistance treaty
Extradition treaty is also on the anvil
- Us May Reforrm Citizenship Rights (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
ten million illegal immigrants to the United States, including a few Indians and other Asians, may get a chance to become citizens doing the jobs most native Americans would not do, thanks to a new law on the anvil.
- No Comprendo (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 22, 2006)
The American Senate seems to be somewhat confused about what it would like to do with the English language.
- Illegal Aliens Not To Get Automatic Us Citizenship: Bush (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, May 21, 2006)
US President George W Bush today warned that the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants in the US would not be given an "automatic path to citizenship".
- Bush Requests $1.9b To Bolster Borders (US News & World Report, SUZANNE GAMBOA, May 19, 2006)
President Bush sent Congress a $1.9 billion request Thursday to increase border security as supporters of sweeping immigration legislation reasserted control in Senate debate.
- Tough Days Ahead (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 17, 2006)
The Congress, led by Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, has created history of sorts in Assam by coming back to power for the second successive term in the past three decades.
- Right Not Happy With Bush Migrant Plan (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
President George W. Bush yesterday declared that the US-Mexico border was broken and he would deploy up to 6,000 National Guard troops there, but he said millions of illegal immigrants should be given a chance to become citizens.
- New Players In A New Regional Game (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 15, 2006)
As ‘indigenous’ voters emerged a stronger force in Assam, Sanjib Baruah explains how the Congress’s strategic alliance with Hagrama Mohilary paid off .
- Not Surprising (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 12, 2006)
Barring the Red tidal wave that has swept the CPI(M)-led Left Front to an unprecedented seventh consecutive victory with an unexpected majority in West Bengal, there is nothing startling about the results of the recent Assembly elections.
- Human Trafficking Racket (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Apr 29, 2006)
FEDERAL Investigation Agency (FIA) has approached Interpol for the arrest of Maj (Rtd) Ajmal, former Swiss Visa Assistant and an important name in human trafficking racket, unveiled by Asher Frances, main culprit in Swiss Visa Scandal. Meanwhile,
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