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Ecuador's Correa won't run again in 2017

May 24, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Quito, May 24 (IANS/EFE) On the eve of his inauguration for another four-year term, Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa said Thursday that he will not run again in 2017.

Obesity may increase risk of dementia

May 12, 2013 at 3:10 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): The increase in waistlines could fuel a big rise in the number of people with dementia in the future, researchers have warned.

Asian-American leaders discuss immigration, civil rights issues in meeting with Obama

May 9, 2013 at 11:44 AM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Senior Asian-American leaders met with President Barack Obama and senior staff in a meeting that has been called a 'meaningful' discussion on immigration, health care and civil rights.

Giro d'Italia cycling race to be flagged off from Naples

May 3, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Rome, May 3 (IANS) The 96th edition of the Giro d'Italia cycling race will start with a 130-km stage in Naples Saturday and end May 16 in Brescia.

Distribute lotuses, rise within party: BJP

April 6, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Panaji, April 6 (IANS) BJP workers in Goa have been instructed to pin or paste the party symbol, a blooming lotus, on residences and homes across Goa as part of its awareness drive - and the more lotuses a worker distributes the more he or she will rise in the party ranks.

Outgoing AFC caretaker chief calls for unity call

March 14, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Kuala Lumpur, March 14 (IANS) Outgoing acting president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Zhang Jilong has urged the governing body to stay united to "restore glory" for the confederation.

China arrests 5 Tibetans for 'inciting' immolations

February 28, 2013 at 10:43 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (ANI): Chinese authorities have arrested five Tibetans, mostly Buddhist monks, for persuading three people to set themselves on fire.

US lawmakers plead with Putin, Obama on pending adoptions

January 19, 2013 at 1:05 PM

Washington, Jan 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) More than 70 US lawmakers have appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Barack Obama, pleading with the two leaders to allow pending US adoptions of Russian children to go through.

Kerala legislators can use laptops, iPads in assembly

December 17, 2012 at 2:54 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 17 (IANS) The Kerala assembly Monday entered the record books by becoming the first in the country where legislators can now start using laptops and iPads on the floor of the house.

Promotion quota bill - what it is about (To go with Congress does balancing act over job quota bil

December 11, 2012 at 12:48 PM

* The Constitution (One hundred and seventeenth) Amendment Bill, introduced in Rajya Sabha Sep 4, seeks to amend at least four articles of the constitution to enable the government to provide quotas in promotions for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes who constitute roughly 25 percent of the country's 1.2 billion population.

US clears China of currency manipulation

November 28, 2012 at 12:54 PM

London, Nov. 28 (ANI): The US has decided not to declare China as having manipulated its currency to gain an unfair trade advantage.

'Shadow of ultra-conservative ex-leader Jiang Zemin looms large over new Chinese leadership'

November 16, 2012 at 2:42 PM

Washington, Nov. 16 (ANI): Shadow of Jiang Zemin looms over new politicians elected in the Politburo Standing Committee (PSC) with most them having ties with the formal Chinese leader, an expert has said.

Puerto Ricans support US statehood for first time

November 8, 2012 at 12:21 PM

San Juan, Nov 8 (IANS/EFE) For the first time in their history, a majority of Puerto Ricans expressed support for US statehood in a non-binding referendum on the future of the island's relationship with Washington.

Fiorentina get first win at Genoa in 30 years

November 2, 2012 at 1:35 PM

Rome, Nov 2 (IANS) Fiorentina chalked up their first win in 30 years at Genoa with a 1-0 win in Italian Serie A football.

Foreign visits work related: Kerala ministers

October 17, 2012 at 4:35 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 17 (IANS) Two ministers in the Kerala's Congress-led government Wednesday said their recent foreign trips were work related and not pleasure trips.

Irrigation scam: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar resigns

September 25, 2012 at 5:55 PM

In a major development in the Maharashtra politics, Deputy Chief minister Ajit Pawar quit his ministry in a row over the irrigation scam. However he has claim that he has done only to prove that he has nothing to do with all the irregularities

Russia, US need to solve missile shield impasse: Putin

September 6, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Moscow, Sep 6 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for joint efforts by Russia and the US to address the thorny issue of a missile shield, Xinhua reported.

Mani to speak on his book in Britain

August 23, 2012 at 6:16 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 23 (IANS) Kerala Finance Minister K.M. Mani Thursday said he had been invited to deliver a lecture in Britain on his book "Theory of the Toiling Mass".

'Shirtless' Paul Ryan dubbed 'hottest vice presidential candidate ever'

August 18, 2012 at 12:04 PM

Washington, Aug 18 (ANI): As soon as news broke of the selection of Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney's vice presidential nominee, Los Angeles-based gossip site TMZ.com has billed him as "the hottest vice presidential candidate ever."

U.S. Senator holds up Olson's nomination over demand for'Osama Doc' Afridi's release

August 5, 2012 at 7:13 PM

Washington, Aug. 5 (ANI): A Republican senator is holding up U.S. President Barack Obama's nomination for ambassador to Pakistan to pressure Islamabad to release the Pakistani doctor who helped the CIA track down Osama Bin Laden.

Will cancel 40 illegal mining operations: Parrikar

July 25, 2012 at 10:58 PM

Panaji, July 25 (IANS) Operations of 40 out of Goa's 100-odd mines which were running without clearances for the last few years will be cancelled within two weeks, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Wednesday said.

24 instances of illegal mining in Goa, says Parrikar

July 23, 2012 at 1:55 PM

Panaji, July 23 (IANS) A week after saying there was no illegal mining in Goa, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Monday admitted that there were 24 instances of illegal mining in the state.

Brett Lee's 'back-breaking professionalism' hugely under-estimated: Ponting

July 21, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Sydney, July 21 (ANI): Paying tribute to loyal teammate Brett Lee, former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting said the speedster's professionalism in an age of bowling coaches and scientific workload management has been under-estimated.

Trinamool to support Pranab for president

July 17, 2012 at 5:52 PM

Kolkata, July 17 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress Tuesday announced it would support ruling UPA presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee in the July 19 poll.

BJP retains Lucknow's mayor seat

July 7, 2012 at 7:12 PM

Lucknow, July 7 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Saturday retained the seat of mayor in Lucknow's municipal corporation polls, officials said.

Freezing influx, brain drain necessary to develop Goa: CM

July 2, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Panaji, July 2 (IANS) Goa needs to freeze migration into the state and reverse the brain drain from the state to retain its unique identity as well as develop a healthy employment culture, according to (microsmall and medium enterprises) MSME entrepreneurs and the state's top political executive.

Shakespeare's Curtain Theatre remains found behind London pub

June 9, 2012 at 12:56 PM

London, June 9 (ANI): The remains of an Elizabethan theatre where some of William Shakespeare's plays were first performed have been discovered in London.

SIT to probe Kerala CPI-M leader's revelations, says state home minister

May 29, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 29 (ANI): Kerala's Home Minister, T. Radhakrishnan, on Tuesday said that the state government would set up a special investigation team to inquire into Communist leader M. M. Mani's brazen comments about political murders.

Bruce Willis calls Mitt Romney 'an embarrassment'

May 23, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Bruce Willis has dubbed Republican Party nominee Mitt Romney an "embarrassment" and insisted that he didn't care any more about which side wins in November.

Katherine Jenkins vows to gain weight

May 23, 2012 at 6:41 AM

london, May 23 (IANS) Opera singer Katherine Jenkins has vowed to eat more to gain weight following her stint on television show "Dancing With The Stars.

Malaysian party leader calls on Malay-Indian athletes' to emulate predecessors

August 28, 2011 at 2:14 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Aug 28(ANI): Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) President G. Palanivel has called on Malay -Indian sportspersons to work harder emulate their predecessors.

82 Tamil schools to be relocated in Malaysia

July 12, 2011 at 12:36 PM

Jasin (Malaysia), July 12 (ANI): Eighty-two Tamil schools with less than 25 pupils each in Malaysia will be relocated to suitable locations to benefit more children of the Indian community.

Assange charges Gillard of 'treason'

March 15, 2011 at 1:48 PM

London, Mar 15 (ANI): Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has chargedAustralian Prime Minister Julia Gillard of 'treason' raising doubts that her government was exchanging intelligence on Australian citizens with foreign governments.

How lithium in ordinary tap water increases lifespan in humans

February 19, 2011 at 10:53 AM

Washington, Feb 19 (ANI): A new study has found that lithium, which is found in vegetables and drinking water, can increase life expectancy in humans.

MIC Chief Palanivel urges party leadership to win back Indians' hearts and minds

December 19, 2010 at 6:01 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Dec 19 (ANI): Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) President G. Palanivel has urged the party leadership and its members to work hard towards winning back the hearts and minds of the Indian community.

New MIC Chief G. Palanivel to discuss 'issues affecting Indian community' next week

December 17, 2010 at 1:33 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Dec 17 (ANI): The newly-appointed Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) President G. Palanivel would reportedly hold a meeting with his central working committee members next week to discuss issues affecting the Indian community.

Nepalese parties urged to break the political deadlock

October 10, 2010 at 4:58 PM

Kathmandu, Oct 10 (ANI): Nepali Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Chandra Nemwang has urged all parties to overcome the political deadlock as soon as possible so that the country could be brought out of the state of indecision.

Rare Marilyn Monroe pics clicked during her intimate moments published

September 27, 2010 at 1:59 PM

London, Sept 27 (ANI): Marilyn Monroe was an enigma, but a series of her pictures in her most intimate moments discovered recently has made the sex symbol less of a mystery.

Breakthrough fertility technique could herald end of 'biological clock'

September 15, 2010 at 1:46 PM

London, Sept 15 (ANI): A new fertility technique could herald the end of the 'biological clock - by allowing women to have babies well into their 50s and 60s.

Democrats to target Bush in campaign for November mid-term polls

August 9, 2010 at 10:51 PM

London, Aug 9 (ANI): US President Barack Obama and senior Democratic politicians are attempting to revive unpopular memories of former President George W Bush in a bid to undermine the resurgence of Republicans ahead of the November mid-term elections.

MIC blamed for fall in Indian council seats in local government

July 30, 2010 at 1:03 PM

Kuala Lumpur, July 30 (ANI): A. Sivanesan, a Sungkai assemblyman in Malaysia, has expressed his disappointment over the fact that the Barisan Nasional government in Perak has only appointed 35 Indians among the 368 new councilors and criticised the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) for being unable to look after the interests of the Indian community.

Malay Indian party's by-election campaign to focus on all races

April 8, 2010 at 1:28 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Apr 8 (ANI): Malaysian Indian Congress president S. Samy Vellu has said that his party's campaign for by-election to the the Hulu Selangor constituency will focus on development of all races.

Gallup poll says 47 percent Americans disapprove of Obama's performance

March 18, 2010 at 2:26 PM

Washington, Mar. 18 (ANI): The latest Gallup poll has revealed that 47 percent of Americans disapprove of Obama's job performance compared to 46 percent who approve.

Fury as Danish mum dresses tot as Hitler, Stalin to show 'evil inside all of us'

March 18, 2010 at 1:31 PM

London, Mar 18 (ANI): A Danish mum is said to have caused fury after she dressed up her one-year-old daughter as the world's most evil leaders.

Ailing ex-Nepal PM Koirala shifted to daughter's house

March 12, 2010 at 2:56 PM

Kathmandu, Mar. 12 (ANI): Former Nepal Prime Minister and Nepali Congress president Girija Prasad Koirala has been moved to his daughter Deputy Prime Minister Sujata Koirala's residence in Mandhikhatar.

'Divorces on rise in Malaysian-Indian community'

March 9, 2010 at 3:14 PM

New York, Mar. 9 (ANI): Malaysian Indian Congress Deputy President G. Palanivel has expressed concern over the rising number of divorce cases in the Indian community.

Americans divided over Obama's health care reforms: Poll

February 26, 2010 at 4:05 PM

Washington, Feb. 26 (ANI): Americans seem to be divided on health care reforms, with 46 percent of voters saying that the bill should be passed this year, while over 50 percent wanting legislators to do nothing for now, according to a new Fox News poll.

McCain recruits Palin to defend Arizona seat

February 16, 2010 at 10:25 AM

Washington, Feb.16 (ANI): Former Republican presidential candidate John McCain has once again sought the help of his ex-running mate and former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to defend his Arizona seat.

Black-faced Muthalik demands justice

February 12, 2010 at 12:30 PM

Bangalore, Feb 12 (ANI): Pramod Muthalik, the leader of the right-wing Sri Ram Sene, who was left black-faced by alleged activists of the Youth Congress in the middle of a debate on 'Valentines Day' celebrations, has now demanded justice saying the attack on him was an attack on democracy.

Sandra Bullock still mourns mother's death

January 4, 2010 at 12:24 PM

Washington, January 4 (ANI): Sandra Bullock has revealed that she still mourns the loss of her mother, nine years after her death.

Americans prefer 'Tea Party' to Republicans

December 8, 2009 at 5:24 PM

Washington, Dec. 8 (ANI): America's non-existent political organization "Tea Party" is more popular among voters than the Republican Party, a new survey by Rasmussen Reports has found.

US and China emissions pledges not enough to stop 2 degree Celsius warming

December 3, 2009 at 12:13 PM

London, December 3 (ANI): Latest climate models have suggested that the pldges that both US and China have taken in cutting carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, won't be enough to stop a 2 degree Celsius warming.

MIC must meet challenges to woo Indian community: Palanivel

November 30, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Putrajaya (Malaysia), Nov 30(ANI): Malaysian Indian Congress Deputy President G. Palanivel has said the party must identify the challenges in front of them and face it in a more productive way to woo the Indian community in the country to its fold.

Gore denies being a carbon billionaire, hits back at critics

November 4, 2009 at 4:07 PM

London, Nov 4 (ANI): Former US Vice President Al Gore has hit back at his critics who have described him as the world's first carbon billionaire following his investments in green energy companies, and dismissed them as global-warming deniers.

Katherine Jenkins wows crowd at legendary London club G-A-Y

October 26, 2009 at 3:20 PM

London, Oct 26 (ANI): Opera singer Katherine Jenkins wowed the crowd when she performed in slinky PVC outfit at the legendary London club G-A-Y.

Malaysian PM asks all Indian parties to join Barisan Nasional

September 29, 2009 at 3:00 PM

Putrajaya (Malaysia), Sep. 29 (ANI): Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has urged all the Indian parties to support Barisan Nasional irrespective of whether they are part of the coalition.The Indian community will go through a process of deciding, in terms of their political representation. I see this as a transition period. Eventually, they will consolidate their position but more importantly, whether they are outside or inside Barisan, they are supporters of Barisan," The Star Online quoted Razak, as saying.IC President S. Samy Vellu and vice-presidents Dr S. Subramaniam, S.K. Devamany and M. Saravanan were also present at the meeting.

MIC urged to play major role in educational development of Indian students

September 25, 2009 at 12:21 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Sep. 25 (ANI): Malaysian Indian Congress Johar Secretary M.M. Samy has said that the party should play a major role in the educational development of Indian students.

Natalizumab drug improves quality of life of MS patients

September 13, 2009 at 11:41 AM

Washington, Sept 13 (ANI): A new study has found that multiple sclerosis patients taking Tysabri (Natalizumab) experienced a significant improvement in both their physical function and psychological well-being.

Joe Wilson's 'you lie!' outburst on Obama may cost him dearly

September 12, 2009 at 3:11 PM

Washington, Sep. 11 (ANI): Republican Joe Wilson's outburst during President Barack Obama's speech to Congress this week has drastically ruined his re-election prospects, a new poll has found.

MIC will have to regain Malay-Indian community's confidence: Samy Vellu

August 29, 2009 at 1:54 PM

Petaling Jaya, Aug. 29 (ANI): The Malaysian Indian Congress will have to regain Malay-Indian community's confidence and work hard to prove that it is still relevant to the country, party chief president S Samy Vellu has said.

Samy Vellu disappointed with caste politics reports within MIC

August 26, 2009 at 5:56 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 26 (ANI): Malaysian Indian Congress chief S. Samy Vellu has expressed disappointment over reports that many top party leaders are indulging in caste politics in the wake of election for top party posts.

'Too many Malay-Indian political parties will make Indians suffer'

July 20, 2009 at 2:52 PM

Seremban (Malaysia), July 20 (ANI): Malaysian Indian Congress President S. Samy Vellu has said that the formation of too many political parties representing Malay Indians will only harm the community.

MIC to woo Indians with help from NGOs

July 5, 2009 at 3:56 PM

Kuala Lumpur, July 5 (ANI): The Malaysian Indian Congress has been moving silently on the ground, wooing disgruntled Indians who are angry with the handling of several issues by the opposition coalition Pakatan Rakyat.

Cherishing the oath

May 28, 2009 at 5:23 PM

Congress MPs Shashi Tharoor and Arun Yadav seemed to cherish their oath taking moments.

US earmarks $1 bn for swine flu vaccine

May 23, 2009 at 7:04 AM

Washington, May 23 (DPA) The US government Friday earmarked $1 billion to gear up for production of a vaccine to head off influenza A(H1N1), the so-called swine flu, in the autumn.

Gates announces major shift in US defence priorities

April 7, 2009 at 5:38 AM

Washington, April 7 (DPA) US Defence Secretary Robert Gates Monday announced a major shift in the Pentagon's spending priorities, cutting some expensive Cold War-era weapons programmes and boosting spending that would aid the country's battle against terrorism.

NCP's Orissa state chief resigns

March 19, 2009 at 8:30 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 19 (IANS) Orissa state unit chief ofthe Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Bijoy Mohapatra Thursday announced his resignation, protesting his party's decision to support Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

Over five in ten Americans support Obama's stimulus package

February 20, 2009 at 12:58 PM

Washington, Feb.20 (ANI): Fifty-one percent of Americans support the economic stimulus and spending plan passed by Congress last week, while 40 percent oppose it.

Prachanda meets Dr. Yadav to discuss current political situation in Nepal

February 11, 2009 at 2:57 PM

Kathmandu, Feb 11 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda met President Dr Ram Baran Yadav here today and discussed the current political situation in the country.

Paris Hilton may reprise 'Repo' role

February 4, 2009 at 4:21 PM

Washington, Feb 4 (ANI): Paris Hilton will reprise her role in 'Repo! The Genetic Opera', if her co-star Alexa Vega is to be believed.

Paris Hilton may reprise 'Repo' role

February 4, 2009 at 4:07 PM

Washington, Feb 4 (ANI): Paris Hilton will reprise her role in 'Repo! The Genetic Opera', if her co-star Alexa Vega is to be believed.

Donkeys ordered to wear diapers in Egypt

December 31, 2008 at 8:54 AM

Cairo, Dec 31 (DPA) Donkeys have been banned from walking around in the streets of Egypt's southwestern al-Wadi al-Gadeed governorates without wearing diapers, an official said.

Counting of votes for 200 Rajasthan assembly begins

December 8, 2008 at 12:30 PM

Jaipur, Dec 8 (IANS) Counting of votes for 200 assembly seats began Monday in Rajasthan, where the Congress is pitted against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Koirala urges for unity among democratic forces in Nepal

December 7, 2008 at 1:04 PM

Kathmandu, Dec 7 (ANI): Nepali Congress (NC) president Girija Prasad Koirala has urged for unity among democratic forces in order to what he called as attempt to foil totalitarian aspirations of the Maoists. Addressing a rally here on Saturday, Koirala said that Prime Minister and Maoist chairman Prachanda was veering towards totalitarianism by speaking against democracy.

Rajasthan election factsheet

December 3, 2008 at 5:23 PM

Jaipur, Dec 3 (IANS) Rajasthan assembly elections factsheet:

Gates has made an open-ended pact with Obama to remain Defense Secretary

December 3, 2008 at 11:07 AM

Chicago, Dec.3 (ANI): US Defense Secretary Robert Gates has revealed that he has an "open-ended" agreement to remain at the Pentagon incoming President Barack Obama.

Rajasthan Assembly poll nominations today

November 10, 2008 at 12:32 PM

Jaipur, Nov 10 (ANI): Nominations for Rajasthan Assembly polls, which are slated for December 4, will begin from today.

Orissa assembly session to begin Nov 26

November 8, 2008 at 1:39 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 8 (IANS) The winter session of the Orissa assembly will begin Nov 26, an official statement said Saturday.

US weapons deal 'poisoned' military ties: China

October 7, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Beijing, Oct 7 (DPA) China's foreign ministry Tuesday said a US arms deal for Taiwan had 'poisoned' military ties between Washington and Beijing, but it did not confirm US reports that China had cancelled some bilateral meetings.

McCain, Obama push for speedy action on financial plan

October 6, 2008 at 8:24 PM

Washington, Oct 1 (DPA) The US presidential candidates Tuesday spent the day after a $700-billion financial rescue plan failed in Congress calling on their colleagues to quickly move to renew the deal.

Nepali Congress lash out at Maoists for speaking against parliamentary system

October 6, 2008 at 7:58 PM

Kathmandu, Sept 30 (ANI): Nepali Congress Vice-President Ram Chandra Poudel has criticised the CPN (Maoist) for publicly speaking against the existing parliamentary system, cautioning that it would only contribute to making the Prime Minister "authoritarian".

Maoists undermining democracy in Nepal alleges Koirala

October 6, 2008 at 7:56 PM

Kathmandu, Sept 27 (ANI): Nepal former Prime Minister and president of Nepali Congress (NC) Girija Prasad Koirala has warned Maoists against undermining democracy. Nepalnews quoted him as saying that Prime Minister Prachanda and some Maoist leaders have started saying that parliamentary democracy had failed.

McCain, Obama push for speedy action on financial plan

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Washington, Oct 1 (DPA) The US presidential candidates Tuesday spent the day after a $700-billion financial rescue plan failed in Congress calling on their colleagues to quickly move to renew the deal.

Nepali Congress lash out at Maoists for speaking against parliamentary system

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kathmandu, Sept 30 (ANI): Nepali Congress Vice-President Ram Chandra Poudel has criticised the CPN (Maoist) for publicly speaking against the existing parliamentary system, cautioning that it would only contribute to making the Prime Minister "authoritarian".

Maoists undermining democracy in Nepal alleges Koirala

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kathmandu, Sept 27 (ANI): Nepal former Prime Minister and president of Nepali Congress (NC) Girija Prasad Koirala has warned Maoists against undermining democracy. Nepalnews quoted him as saying that Prime Minister Prachanda and some Maoist leaders have started saying that parliamentary democracy had failed.

Condoleezza Rice hosts Iftar for Muslim diplomats

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Washington, Sept 10 (ANI): US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice hosted an Iftar party in the honour of diplomats, writers and artists from Muslim countries here on Monday night.

One out of four Brit employees are 'unhappy with their jobs'

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Sept 1 (ANI): One in four Brit employees are not happy with their jobs, according to a new survey.

McCain left red faced after economic adviser accuses Americans of 'whining'

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, July 11 (ANI): Republican presidential candidate John McCain's struggle to convince Americans that he understands their economic concerns has suffered a huge set back when his senior economic adviser accused them of "whining" about an imaginary recession.

Ten parties meeting in Nepal capital ends inconclusively

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kathmandu, July 8 (ANI): A meeting between the top leaders of the Seven-Party Alliance (SPA) and the leaders of the Madhesi parties here on the draft of the supplementary amendment bill has ended without producing any result.

Three parties to hold meeting with Madhesi parties today

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kathmandu, July 1 (ANI): The Nepali Congress (NC), the Unified Marxist Leninist (UML) and the Maoists will jointly hold a meeting here today with the Madhesi parties to work out a common proposal for constitutional amendment.