International Politics

Pakistan not in any arms race, says SharifPakistan not in any arms race, says Sharif

Pakistan not in any arms race, says Sharif

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday reiterated that his country wants peace in the region and is not involved…

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Terrorism from Pakistan needs to be stopped, says PranabTerrorism from Pakistan needs to be stopped, says Pranab

Terrorism from Pakistan needs to be stopped, says Pranab

President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said India wants peace with Pakistan but terrorism has to be stopped.

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Pakistan court dismisses petition against ISIPakistan court dismisses petition against ISI

Pakistan court dismisses petition against ISI

A court in Pakistan has dismissed a petition filed by the civilian officials of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) over…

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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…

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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…

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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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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…

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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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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…

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UN General Assembly’s annual debate concludesUN General Assembly’s annual debate concludes

UN General Assembly’s annual debate concludes

The annual debate of the 68th session of the UN General Assembly, which witnessed over 130 heads of state and…

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Still time for land swap agreement, PM assured HasinaStill time for land swap agreement, PM assured Hasina

Still time for land swap agreement, PM assured Hasina

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Tuesday he had assured his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina that there was still time…

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Have raised dams issue with China: PMHave raised dams issue with China: PM

Have raised dams issue with China: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said India had raised the issue of dams being built by China upstream on the Brahmaputra.

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India attempting defence co-production with US: PMIndia attempting defence co-production with US: PM

India attempting defence co-production with US: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Tuesday India was trying to move away from the buyer-seller relationship to one based…

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Sharif has denied ‘dehati aurat’ remark: PMSharif has denied ‘dehati aurat’ remark: PM

Sharif has denied ‘dehati aurat’ remark: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Tuesday that his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif had denied ever referring to him as…

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Moving towards normalisation of ties with Pakistan: PMMoving towards normalisation of ties with Pakistan: PM

Moving towards normalisation of ties with Pakistan: PM

India and Pakistan were moving towards normalising their bilateral ties, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said and noted that the first…

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US government in historic shutdown over ObamacareUS government in historic shutdown over Obamacare

US government in historic shutdown over Obamacare

Americans on Tuesday woke to a historic shutdown for the first time in 17 years as a midnight deadline passed…

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Pakistan a victim of foreign-funded terrorism: SharifPakistan a victim of foreign-funded terrorism: Sharif

Pakistan a victim of foreign-funded terrorism: Sharif

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said Pakistan is not a sponsor of terrorist activities but is actually a victim…

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