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IMF urges US to ratify reform packageIMF urges US to ratify reform package

IMF urges US to ratify reform package

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde has called on the US to overcome political differences for speeding…

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Obama highlights export growth amid weak economyObama highlights export growth amid weak economy

Obama highlights export growth amid weak economy

US President Barack Obama stressed on the importance of export for the country's economy on Thursday as he met his…

10 years ago
A lost opportunity for Fed ReserveA lost opportunity for Fed Reserve

A lost opportunity for Fed Reserve

By opting out of tapering, the Fed wasted a golden opportunity to re-establish its integrity in the markets

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US supporting Al Qaida: SyriaUS supporting Al Qaida: Syria

US supporting Al Qaida: Syria

The Syrian foreign ministry on Thursday accused the US and its Western allies of supporting the Al Qaida in Syria…

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Quake hits JapanQuake hits Japan

Quake hits Japan

A strong earthquake, measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale, hit Japan's Fukushima Prefecture Friday, with strong tremors felt in the…

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19 killed in Syria blasts19 killed in Syria blasts

19 killed in Syria blasts

At least 19 people were killed and four others wounded when blasts ripped through two buses in the central Syrian…

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Will never make n-arms: Iran presidentWill never make n-arms: Iran president

Will never make n-arms: Iran president

New President Hassan Rouhani has said Iran will never develop nuclear weapons.

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US Fed turns the table on investors; holds off on tapering.US Fed turns the table on investors; holds off on tapering.

US Fed turns the table on investors; holds off on tapering.

In a surprise decision, the US Federal Reserve said that it would keep the US bond spree at an $85…

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‘India, US destined to be partners on world stage’‘India, US destined to be partners on world stage’

‘India, US destined to be partners on world stage’

India and the US are destined to be partners on the world stage because of shared values and outlooks, a…

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Russian economy facing worst slump since 2008Russian economy facing worst slump since 2008

Russian economy facing worst slump since 2008

Russia's economic growth has fallen below the world average for the first time in five years, the country's economic development…

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Syrian government behind chemical attack, says GermanySyrian government behind chemical attack, says Germany

Syrian government behind chemical attack, says Germany

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said today that evidences indicate that the Syrian government was behind the chemical weapons attack…

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China: Growing opportunities and rising risksChina: Growing opportunities and rising risks

China: Growing opportunities and rising risks

Extensive corruption in China affects the government's sincerity in maintaining prosperity in the region, bringing a horde of risks to…

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UN chief backs Manmohan-Sharif meetingUN chief backs Manmohan-Sharif meeting

UN chief backs Manmohan-Sharif meeting

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he supports a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz…

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Need more funds for Syria: UN chiefNeed more funds for Syria: UN chief

Need more funds for Syria: UN chief

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for global efforts to make up for the huge shortfall in funding for the…

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Nawaz favours showing restraint on border with IndiaNawaz favours showing restraint on border with India

Nawaz favours showing restraint on border with India

Calling recent tensions with India on the Line of Control (LoC) as a matter of concern, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif…

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Indian-American among 13 killed in WashingtonIndian-American among 13 killed in Washington

Indian-American among 13 killed in Washington

Investigators were Tuesday searching for clues as to what led a lone gunman to kill 12 people, including an Indian-American,…

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I’ve mandate to improve India ties: SharifI’ve mandate to improve India ties: Sharif

I’ve mandate to improve India ties: Sharif

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that Pakistanis have given him the mandate to improve relations with India, a newspaper…

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Economy is fine despite challenges, says Syrian PMEconomy is fine despite challenges, says Syrian PM

Economy is fine despite challenges, says Syrian PM

Amid reports about economic losses of more than $100 billion, Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi emphasised that Syria's economy is…

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