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Is It Time For An Indian American To Be The President of The USA?Is It Time For An Indian American To Be The President of The USA?

Is It Time For An Indian American To Be The President of The USA?

America is undergoing a sea change in their sensibilities as a nation. After decades of rule by the white-skinned leaders,…

8 years ago
Pakistan to build six n-power plants: SharifPakistan to build six n-power plants: Sharif

Pakistan to build six n-power plants: Sharif

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced on Tuesday that his country will build six civil nuclear power plants.

10 years ago
Relief supplies sent for Philippines typhoon victimsRelief supplies sent for Philippines typhoon victims

Relief supplies sent for Philippines typhoon victims

As the number of affected people in the Philippines continues to rise, humanitarian assistance shipped out from the United Arab…

10 years ago
Pakistan Taliban claims responsibility for Karachi blastsPakistan Taliban claims responsibility for Karachi blasts

Pakistan Taliban claims responsibility for Karachi blasts

Pakistan Taliban on Saturday claimed responsibility for the twin blasts in Karachi city on Friday in which eight people were…

10 years ago
China successfully tests its first droneChina successfully tests its first drone

China successfully tests its first drone

The Chinese military carried out a successful test flight of the Asian nation's first jet-powered stealth drone, the South China…

10 years ago
Philippines typhoon toll touches 5,209Philippines typhoon toll touches 5,209

Philippines typhoon toll touches 5,209

The death toll from typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines soared to 5,209 with 1,602 people still missing, an official said…

10 years ago
UN urges continued support for typhoon-hit PhilippinesUN urges continued support for typhoon-hit Philippines

UN urges continued support for typhoon-hit Philippines

UN Humanitarian chief Valerie Amos has called for longer-term support for the Philippines people, millions of whom are affected by…

10 years ago
NATO can’t slow down given complex threatsNATO can’t slow down given complex threats

NATO can’t slow down given complex threats

Given the complex threats of terrorism, weapons of mass destruction and cyber warfare, NATO's Deputy Secretary General Alexander Vershbow has…

10 years ago
China has 1.22 bn cellphone usersChina has 1.22 bn cellphone users

China has 1.22 bn cellphone users

The number of cellphone users in China reached 1.22 billion till October end, the Chinese government has revealed.

10 years ago
Somalia to continue its fight against Al-ShabaabSomalia to continue its fight against Al-Shabaab

Somalia to continue its fight against Al-Shabaab

A day after a deadly suicide attack in the central part of the Horn of Africa country, Somali Prime Minister…

10 years ago
Philippines typhoon toll crosses 4,000 markPhilippines typhoon toll crosses 4,000 mark

Philippines typhoon toll crosses 4,000 mark

Death toll from typhoon Haiyan (local name Yolanda) breached the 4,000 level, the Philippine disaster agency said on Wednesday.

10 years ago
Three killed in Iraq violenceThree killed in Iraq violence

Three killed in Iraq violence

Three people were killed and 12 wounded in separate incidents of violence in Iraq on Tuesday, police said.

10 years ago
Two volcanoes erupt in IndonesiaTwo volcanoes erupt in Indonesia

Two volcanoes erupt in Indonesia

Indonesia issued a warning to international and domestic flights to avoid air routes near Mount Sinabung and Mount Merapi, both…

10 years ago
NATO supply blockade plan in Pakistan postponedNATO supply blockade plan in Pakistan postponed

NATO supply blockade plan in Pakistan postponed

Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan's party on Sunday announced that it was postponing its plan to block supply route for NATO troops…

10 years ago
50 killed in Russian plane crash50 killed in Russian plane crash

50 killed in Russian plane crash

All 50 people on board a Boeing 737 plane were killed when it crashed in a Russian city while landing…

10 years ago
100 killed in tribal clashes in Sudan100 killed in tribal clashes in Sudan

100 killed in tribal clashes in Sudan

At least 100 people were killed in the latest clashes between Messiria and Salamat tribes in Sudan's Darfur region

10 years ago
Britain to push for probe into Sri Lanka’s human rightsBritain to push for probe into Sri Lanka’s human rights

Britain to push for probe into Sri Lanka’s human rights

British Prime Minister David Cameron delivered a tough message to Sri Lanka in Colombo on Saturday, insisting that if the…

10 years ago
65 Australians arrested in worldwide child-porn bust65 Australians arrested in worldwide child-porn bust

65 Australians arrested in worldwide child-porn bust

Sixty-five Australians were among more than 300 people arrested worldwide after Toronto police smashed a Canadian-based child sex abuse ring

10 years ago