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EU, Lebanon discuss Syrian refugee issue

June 19, 2013 at 9:24 AM

Beirut, June 19 (IANS) Visiting EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton Tuesday held talks with the Lebanese officials over the plight of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, while calling for "a political solution to the conflict in Syria".

Japan's ORIX acquires over 25 percent share of MEDGULF insurance firm

June 17, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Tokyo (Japan), June 17 (ANI): ORIX Corporation, a leading integrated financial services group of Japan, has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire 25.7 per cent of issued shares of Bahrain-based Mediterranean and Gulf Insurance and Reinsurance Company (MEDGULF).

Air India to fly again to Africa

June 16, 2013 at 4:20 PM

London, June 16 (IANS) Air India will soon resume direct services to some East African nations to grab a share of the steadily growing traffic between India and Africa on account of increasing trade, services and medical tourism.

55pc women have hot flashes or night sweats before menopause

June 13, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Washington, June 13 (ANI): A new study has revealed that more than half of middle-aged women who still have regular cycles have hot flashes.

Matchmaking service helps young professionals find perfect partner

June 7, 2013 at 5:13 PM

New York, June 7(ANI): A 24-year-old Brooklyn resident launched a matchmaking service to help fellow New Yorkers find romance, without the hassle of dating websites.

40 mln-year-old lizard named after Jim Morrison

June 5, 2013 at 5:13 PM

London, June 5 (ANI): A newly discovered 6ft lizard that roamed South East Asia from 36-40 million years ago has been named after The Doors singer Jim Morrison.

Obama calls for eliminating the stigma of mental illness

June 4, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Washington, June 4 (IANS/EFE) President Barack Obama issued a call Monday to eliminate the stigma and the shame surrounding mental illnesses during a conference to push for a national dialogue on the issue.

India, Thailand want FTA 'at the earliest'

May 30, 2013 at 9:37 PM

Bangkok, May 30 (IANS) Emphasizing that India and Thailand stand to benefit from increased trade, the prime ministers of both countries Thursday directed their respective commerce ministers to work out the India-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) "at the earliest".

India, Thailand want FTA 'at the earliest'

May 30, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Bangkok, May 30 (IANS) Emphasizing that both countries stand to benefit from increased trade, the prime ministers of India and Thailand Thursday directed their respective ministers to work out the India-Thailand Free Trade Agreement "at the earliest".

Thailand remains vital link in India's Look East Policy and strategic partnership with ASEAN: PM

May 30, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Bangkok, May 30 (ANI): Asserting that the cooperation between the two nations is growing in multiple dimensions and each area holds enormous potential, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday said Thailand was also the springboard for India's engagement with Southeast and East Asia and remains the vital link in our Look East Policy and our strategic partnership with ASEAN.

Balmer Lawrie eyes tourism firm

May 29, 2013 at 10:44 PM

Kolkata, May 29 (IANS) Public sector Balmer Lawrie is in "active discussion" with an Indian tour operating firm, having tourism business in the Far East countries and South Africa, in order to acquire it, a company official said Wednesday.

Japan and India partners in quest for peace: PM

May 28, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Tokyo, May 28 (IANS) Stressing the need for defence and strategic cooperation between Japan and India, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Tuesday that both countries had a major role to play in regional stability.

Overloaded express boat capsizes in East Malaysia

May 28, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Beijing, May 28 (Xinhua-ANI): An overloaded express boat carrying more 100 passengers capsized in Malaysia's Borneo state of Sarawak on Tuesday, local media reported.

13-year-olds subjected to grueling questions for Eton scholarship

May 25, 2013 at 5:18 PM

London, May 25 (ANI): If you want your kid to get an Eton scholarship, all he needs to do is answer four (not so simple) questions.

L&T Q4 profit drops near 7 percent

May 22, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Engineering and construction conglomerate Larson & Toubro Wednesday posted a 6.8 percent drop in net profit at Rs.1,787.94 crore for the fourth quarter ended March.

Dubai moves to stop ivory tusk smuggling

May 19, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Dubai, May 19 (IANS/WAM) An environment campaign to enhance international efforts to combat the smuggling of elephant ivory tusks is being undertaken by the Dubai Police General Command.

World's biggest ice sheets likely more stable than thought

May 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): A research team has argued that high ancient shorelines do not necessarily reflect ice sheet collapse millions of years ago.

MEA officials meet export promotion councils, business chambers

May 16, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Secretary (Economic Relations) Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty held a meeting with various Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and Apex Business Chambers namely, FICCI, CII, ASSOCHAM and PHD Chamber of Commerce here on Wednesday.

More volunteers joining NGOs

May 15, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) NGOs working on social issues are now finding more volunteers, especially youths, who want to be engaged in different projects of the organisations.

Russia launches rocket with French telecom satellite

May 15, 2013 at 4:22 AM

Moscow, May 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Proton-M rocket carrying a French telecommunications satellite has blasted off from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan, said a spokesman for Russian space agency Roscosmos.

Latest waves of cyber attacks targeting US corporations

May 13, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): A new wave of cyber attacks is being primarily aimed at American corporations, the sources of which seem to emanate from the Middle East.

15 wildfires doused in a day in Russia's Far East

May 11, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Vladivostok, May 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Firefighters have extinguished 15 out of 25 forest fires in Russia's Far East in a day, the forestry department said Saturday.

Fergie to receive 2-mln package as Man U ambassador after retirement

May 10, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): Soon-to-retire Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will reportedly be paid a whopping two million pounds to be an ambassador for the club after his retirement.

Netanyahu says nuclear Iran would threaten free flow of oil supply

May 10, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Jerusalem, May 10 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has told Chinese President Xi Jinping that a nuclear Iran would threaten the free flow of oil through the Hormuz Straits.

Bangladesh tribunal sentences Jamaat-e-Islami leader to death

May 9, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Dhaka, May 9 (ANI): A Bangladesh war crimes tribunal sentenced an Islamist party leader to death on Thursday, on charges of genocide and torture of unarmed civilians during the 1971 war for independence.

Karnataka to host National hockey

May 7, 2013 at 4:00 PM

Bangalore, May 7 (IANS) After a three-year interval, the much-diluted senior men's National Hockey Championship for the Rangaswamy Cup will commence here Wednesday with defending champions Mumbai taking on hosts Karnataka in the opening fixture.

Guyana marks 175th anniversary of Indian Arrival Day

May 6, 2013 at 7:04 PM

Port of Spain, May 6 (IANS) Guyana marked the 175th anniversary of Indian Arrival Day Sunday by unveiling a monument at the very location where the first batch of indentured Indian labourers alighted from a ship in 1838.

Chinese President makes four-point proposal for settlement of Palestinian question

May 6, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Beijing, May 6 (Xinhua-ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping here on Monday made a four-point proposal for the settlement of the Palestinian question during his talks with visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

'Rare' blue diamond fetches record $1.8m at auction

April 25, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Melbourne, Apr. 25 (ANI): A deep-blue diamond ring made by renowned Italian company Bulgari, has been auctioned off for 1.8 million dollars per carat - beating the previous record for a blue diamond, which was sold for 1.68 million dollars per carat.

UN official blames Boston Marathon bombing on 'American global domination'

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, Apr. 24 (ANI): United Nations official known for blaming the U.S. for unrest in the Middle East has blamed the Boston Marathon bombings on 'American global domination'.

Asian monsoon may be predictable months in advance

April 24, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): A Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego-led study has found a crucial connection that could drastically improve the ability of forecasters to reliably predict Asian monsoon a few months in advance.

41 missing, one dead as boat capsizes in Indonesia

April 18, 2013 at 6:28 AM

Jakarta, April 18 (IANS) At least one person died while 41 went missing after a boat carrying some 50 people overturned in Indonesia Wednesday. Rescuers managed to save eight people, Xinhua reported.

Justin Bieber keen to buy home in Dubai

April 16, 2013 at 5:00 PM

London, April 16 (ANI): Justin Bieber is looking forward to buy a property in Dubai, which is known for its strict laws.

Bieber wants house in Dubai

April 16, 2013 at 1:00 PM

London, April 16 (IANS) Pop star Justin Bieber, who is due to perform in Dubai next month, is planning a long-term stay there and is keen to get a house rather than a hotel room.

US backs India's emergence as regional anchor

April 11, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Washington, April 11 (IANS) Rebalancing its security posture in the Asia-Pacific region, the US says it is investing in a long-term strategic partnership with India to support its ability to serve as a regional economic anchor and security provider.

Navjot Sidhu sidelined as BJP MP, says his wife

April 11, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Amritsar, Apr 11 (ANI): BJP MP Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife and Amritsar-East MLA Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu has alleged that her husband has been "sidelined" by his party.

32 dead, over 18,000 displaced in Kenya floods

April 10, 2013 at 9:32 PM

Nairobi, April 10 (IANS) At least 32 people have died and 18,600 others displaced by flash floods caused by heavy rains in Kenya, the East African nation's Red Cross Society (or KRCS) said Wednesday.

Kerry urges Iran to prove peaceful intention on nuclear program

April 7, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Ankara (Turkey), April 7 (Xinhua-ANI): United States Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday urged Iran to take simple steps in order to prove its intention on nuclear program is peaceful while stressing the process of talks could not continue for ever.

Diet pill to prevent obesity comes closer to reality

April 7, 2013 at 11:24 AM

London, Apr 7 (ANI): After discovering how to "re-wire" appetite control in the brain, scientists are a step closer to developing a pill that can prevent obesity.

Mobile users in Middle East victims of cyber crime: Study

April 7, 2013 at 2:12 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 7 (IANS/WAM) Lack of precaution by mobile users can have unfortunate consequences. Close to two in five mobile users in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have fallen victims to mobile cyber crime, says a new study.

Rockets barrage launched toward southern Israel for third consecutive day

April 4, 2013 at 1:41 PM

Jerusalem, April 4 (Xinhua-ANI): For the third day in a row, a rockets barrage of three mortar shells was launched by militants in the Gaza Strip toward southern Israel Thursday morning, the IDF confirmed.

US launches initiative to explore human brain

April 3, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Washington, April 3 (IANS/EFE) US President Barack Obama has announced an ambitious multidisciplinary program to create a map of the human brain that could help cure diseases such as Alzheimer's and epilepsy.

Russian railways enhance security for Sochi Games

April 2, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Moscow, April 2 (IANS) Russia has introduced additional security checks at the entrances of over 30 railway stations a bid to ensure transportation security ahead of the Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

Russian submarine forces to get high-precision weapons

March 28, 2013 at 4:18 AM

Moscow, March 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia plans to equip its submarine forces with long-range high-precision weapons, which will enhance their strategic deterrent capabilities, the defence minister said.

Woman shot dead near Karkardooma metro station(Update:Metro)

March 26, 2013 at 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 26 (ANI): A woman was shot dead, allegedly by her husband, while she was on an escalator close to the entrance of the Karkardooma metro station in East Delhi today.

Republican lawmaker spills Jordan's role in Laden's son-in-law capture 'secrets'

March 23, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Washington, Mar 23 (ANI): A delicate US government agreement to keep secret Jordan's role in the capture of Osama Bin Laden's son-in-law has been upset by Republican Peter King's public thanks to the Middle Eastern country for their role in the operation, according to government sources.

United SC win IFA Shield

March 20, 2013 at 11:14 PM

Kolkata, March 20 (IANS) United SC earned their maiden IFA Shield soccer title pipping title holders East Bengal 1-0, with Ranty Martins scoring the all-important goal in the second half here Wednesday.

Syrian refugees may double or triple this year, says UN official

March 11, 2013 at 9:55 AM

London, Mar 11 (ANI): The United Nations has warmed that the number of refugees from Syria may double or even triple this year if the two-year-old bloody uprising does not end.

Air Arabia takes delivery of second aircraft

March 10, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Sharjah, March 10 (IANS/WAM) Air Arabia Saturday announced it had received the delivery of its second fuel-saving Sharklet-equipped Airbus A320 aircraft.

EDMC is committed to keep area clean: Mayor

March 8, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Mayor of East Delhi, Dr. Annapurna Mishra has said that EDMC is committed to keep East Delhi cleaner and it is a step in the direction. She was addressing a gathering after flagging off a fleet of 30 new garbage removal trucks

Arsenal poised for 'biggest ever' 1.5bn pounds takeover bid by unnamed Middle East consortium

March 3, 2013 at 11:39 AM

London, Mar 3 (ANI): Football giant Arsenal is reportedly set for the world's biggest ever takeover bid for a football club of 1.5 billion pounds by an unnamed Middle East consortium in the next few weeks, which, if successful, can clear debts that stand at around 250?million pounds according to the last full year's financial results.

Neo bags New Zealand Cricket rights until 2020

February 27, 2013 at 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Neo Sports has secured the television rights to showcase all domestic and international cricket played in New Zealand until 2020.

How everything on the web is connected by just 19 clicks

February 19, 2013 at 1:37 PM

London, Feb 19 (ANI): The internet may appear to be an almost random mass of information, but researchers said that in fact, there is a 'Kevin Bacon' effect - meaning a web page is connected to others by just 19 clicks.

Nestle's net profit goes up

February 15, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Geneva, Feb 15 (IANS) Swiss food giant Nestle has announced a net profit of 10.6 billion Swiss francs (about $11.5 billion) for 2012, an increase of 11.6 percent from the previous year.

New Sars-like deadly virus can spread between people

February 14, 2013 at 3:05 PM

London, February 14 (ANI): Health officials in the UK have said that a new respiratory illness similar to the deadly Sars virus can spread from person to person.

PDA can kill relationship

February 12, 2013 at 12:11 PM

London, Feb. 12 (ANI): One in ten women will consider separating from a man who is too affectionate in front of other people, a study has found.

Hitler's food taster recounts times she was forced to test for poison

February 10, 2013 at 12:03 PM

London, Feb 10 (ANI): One of the women, who had to taste Hitler's food to ensure it was not poisoned, has revealed for the first time how they were forced into risking their lives everyday to save his.

China denies allegations of 'radar locking' Japanese military vessels

February 9, 2013 at 11:39 AM

London, Feb 9 (ANI): China's Defence Ministry has dismissed allegations by Japan that Chinese navy ships has twice put a radar lock on Japanese military vessels in January.

Mel C helping Bunton find lost dog

February 6, 2013 at 12:19 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 6 (IANS) Singer Melanaie Chisholm aka Mel C, member of band Spice Girls, is helping fellow member Emma Bunton search her lost dog.

Children view art, learn of climate change

February 2, 2013 at 1:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) It was a feast for the eyes as well as a lesson in climate change for children who viewed this exhibition at the Chinmaya Mission in the national capital.

Neanderthals sang opera, says researcher

February 1, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Barcelona, Feb 1 (IANS/EFE) Neanderthals sang opera, British archaeologist Steven Mithen, originator of the theory that music was used as a form of pre-linguistic communication by these pre-historic people, told EFE.

MJ secretly wrote tell-all book before death

January 27, 2013 at 12:49 PM

London, Jan 27 (ANI): Michael Jackson secretly began writing an autobiography about his lowest moments in the last years of his life, it has been revealed.

Dog sniffs out 100 kg heroin in Turkey

January 21, 2013 at 10:16 PM

Ankara, Jan 21 (IANS) About 100 kg of heroin was seized from a truck with the help of a sniffer dog during a security operation Monday in Turkey, a media report said.

'Political coward' Netanyahu sees rift with Obama widen

January 20, 2013 at 3:42 PM

London, Jan. 20 (ANI): Already fractious relations between Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and President Barack Obama have strained further.

Sikh temple in Dubai celebrates first anniversary with pomp and show

January 17, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Dubai, Jan. 17 (ANI): A Gurdwara in Dubai has become a major tourist destination with over 800,000 visitors eating its community kitchen (langar) since its inauguration last year.

Israeli prez confident Obama would strike Iran to halt nuclear programme if need arose

January 10, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Washington, Jan. 10 (ANI): Israeli President Shimon Peres is confident that American President Barack Obama would approve a military strike to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions if it came to that.

Hotelier Anil Madhok honoured with lifetime achievement award

January 9, 2013 at 6:01 PM

Gurgaon, Jan 9 (IANS) At a glittering event in this suburb of the national capital, Anil Madhok, managing director of Sarovar Hotels Pvt. Ltd. was felicitated with the much coveted lifetime achievement award at the Hotelier India Awards that celebrate excellence in the hospitality industry

22 killed, 25 injured in Sudan clashes

January 3, 2013 at 3:03 PM

Khartoum, Jan 3 (IANS) At least 22 people have been killed and 25 others injured in armed clashes in Sudan's East Darfur state, Xinhua reported.

Shinzo Abe elected as Japan's new prime minister

December 26, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Tokyo, Dec. 26 (ANI): The leader of Liberal Democratic Party, Shinzo Abe has become Japan's new prime minister, giving top priority to overcoming the prolonged economic slump.

Half of Greeks seek jobs abroad, says survey

December 24, 2012 at 11:09 AM

Athens, Dec 24 (IANS) Every second Greek of working age seeks job abroad due to the prevailing debt crisis which has hit Greece hard over the past three years, a survey has found.

New Ayatollah Khamenei Facebook page gets over '1000 Likes' shortly after launch

December 18, 2012 at 11:17 AM

Johannesburg, Dec. 18 (ANI): Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has emerged as a surprise member of Facebook, after the social networking site was earlier banned in the Middle East nation due to its use by activists to rally government opponents in 2009.

Polar storms should be factored into climate prediction

December 17, 2012 at 3:02 PM

London, Dec 17 (IANS) Intense polar storms, missing in most climate models, can make a huge difference to climate predictions, according to new research.

Saudi prince buys $485 mn 'flying palace'

December 16, 2012 at 7:42 PM

Dubai, Dec 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal will soon take delivery of the world's first customised A380 superjumbo, dubbed "the flying palace" for its luxury.

Matt Damon reveals secret to successful marriage

December 16, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Washington, Dec. 16 (ANI): Matt Damon and his wife Luciana Barroso, who celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary on December 9, are still going strong as a couple, despite the actor's hectic schedule.

Russia to monitor North Korea's satellite launch

December 11, 2012 at 4:08 PM

Moscow, Dec. 11 (Xinhua-ANI): Russia will monitor a planned satellite launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) but sees no reason to put on alert its own missile defense, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Oleg Ostapenko said Tuesday.

'Cool' app on stolen iPhone sends picture back to owner!

December 11, 2012 at 2:08 PM

London, Dec 11 (ANI): A woman in the UK has unwittingly taken her own picture as she attempted to unlock a stolen Apple iPhone.

Syrian rebels defying US after pledging allegiance to jihadist group

December 11, 2012 at 11:04 AM

London, Dec. 11 (ANI): Rebel groups across Syria have defied the United States after pledging their allegiance to a group that Washington is set to designate a terrorist organization for its alleged links to al-Qaeda.

Khaled Meshaal kisses Gaza soil on his first historic visit in 45 yrs

December 8, 2012 at 12:56 PM

Khaled Meshaal political leader of Hamas changed history when he took the first steps on to the Palestinian land for the first time in 45 years.

Hamas leader Meshaal kisses Gaza soil on first visit in 45 yrs

December 8, 2012 at 11:08 AM

London, Dec 8 (ANI): Hamas's exiled leader Khaled Meshaal kissed the soil of Gaza as he stepped on to the Palestinian land for the first time in 45 years for a 'victory rally'.

We all have hundreds of DNA flaws

December 8, 2012 at 10:52 AM

London, December 8 (ANI): Every humans has 400 flaws on an average in their DNA, geneticists say.

Jolie visits refugee camp in Jordan

December 7, 2012 at 1:24 PM

London, Dec 7 (IANS) Actress Angelina Jolie made a humanitarian trip to Jordan recently, and appealed to officials "to do all they can" to assist civilians fleeing Syria.

US denies Iran's 'drone capture' claims

December 5, 2012 at 10:44 AM

Washington, Dec 5 (ANI): The United States has denied reports that Iran 'caught' and landed a small American drone flying over the Persian Gulf.

UN report shows sluggish global manufacturing growth

December 4, 2012 at 11:48 AM

Vienna, Dec 4 (IANS) Growth in the global manufacturing sector remained sluggish, pointing to dimmed prospects of a recovery in this sector, a UN report said here.

10 underground casinos shut down in Russia

December 2, 2012 at 4:03 PM

Moscow, Dec 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Police have shut down 10 underground casinos with over 50 gaming machines in the North Caucasus republic of Kabardino-Balkaria, the interior ministry said Sunday.

Rolling Stones' UK gig finds few takers

November 25, 2012 at 3:25 PM

London, Nov. 25 (ANI): Rolling Stones will be performing in front of a less that a sell-out crowd after thousands of tickets were left unsold for Sunday's concert at O2 arena because of sky high prices, it has been revealed.

VLCC acquires Malaysian beauty company

November 22, 2012 at 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Wellness chain VLCC has acquired Malaysian?owned slimming and beauty operation, Wyann International, it was announced Thursday.

Jailed Putin foe charged with fur hat robbery

November 22, 2012 at 8:10 AM

Moscow, Nov 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Russian opposition activist, facing up to 10 years over allegations that he conspired to organise mass disorder, has been hit with additional charges that he robbed a businessman of 500 fur hats.

'Good-old' typewriters 'become history in UK'

November 21, 2012 at 12:18 PM

London, Nov. 21 (ANI): The last typewriter to be made in Britain left the factory recently and was handed over to the Science museum by its UK boss.

India a big part of my plan, Obama tells PM

November 20, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Phnom Penh, Nov 20 (IANS) "India is a big part of my plan," US President Barack Obama told Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday after he was congratulated for winning the presidential election.

India welcomes launch of talks on East Asia trade deal

November 20, 2012 at 2:26 PM

Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Nov 20 (IANS) India Tuesday welcomed the launch of negotiations on a mega East Asian trade deal and also emphasised on the need for increased connectivity between the 16 countries of the bloc that comprise more than three billion of the world's population and approximately 40 percent of the GDP.

Manmohan, Noda discusses steps to strengthen economic, geo-political ties

November 20, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Phnom Penh, Nov. 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh met his Japanese counterpart Yoshihiko Noda on the sidelines of the 10th ASEAN-India Summit in Phnom Penh on Tuesday and discussed steps to strengthen economic and geo-political relations between the two sides.

Manmohan Singh attends ASEAN-India summit in Cambodia

November 19, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Nov.19 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh attended the 10th ASEAN-India summit in Phnom Penh on Monday with the aim of strengthening India's relations with countries in the South East Asian region.

PM meets Singapore, Philippines leaders

November 18, 2012 at 9:47 PM

Phnom Penh, Nov 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday held bilateral meetings with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Philippines President Benigno Simeon Aquino III to discuss various issues including maritime piracy and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement.

PM to meet Wen Jiabao at regional summit

November 18, 2012 at 6:19 PM

On Board Air India One, Nov 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will have bilateral meetings with six leaders, including outgoing Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, on the sidelines of the Asean?India and East Asia summits in Cambodian capital Phnom Penh.

There will be continuity in ties with new China leaders: Sharma

November 18, 2012 at 5:23 PM

On Board Air India One, Nov 18 (IANS) After the once?in?a?decade leadership change in China, India believes there will be continuity and stability in its relations with its neighbour, which is its largest trading partner, Commerce Minister Anand Sharma said Sunday.

PM arrives in Phnom Penh

November 18, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Phnom Penh, Nov 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday arrived at the Cambodian capital where he is to attend two regional summits.

East Asia Summit foremost forum for promoting peace , stability and prosperity in Asia-Pacific: PM

November 18, 2012 at 9:23 AM

New Delhi, Nov.18 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said the East Asia Summit is foremost forum for promoting peace in the Asia- Pacific region.

PM likely to meet Wen in Cambodia

November 16, 2012 at 8:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is likely to hold bilateral talks with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh Nov 19, official sources said here Friday.

Retired Oz priest bites fellow clergyman's ear over parking row

November 11, 2012 at 5:15 PM

London, Nov 11 (ANI): A retired priest reportedly bit off a clergyman's ear in a brawl over a parking spot in Perth, Australia.

Cheryl Cole to spend Christmas in LA with beau Tre

November 11, 2012 at 2:03 PM

London, November 11 (ANI): Cheryl Cole will spend Christmas in Los Angeles with her new boyfriend Tre Holloway, in a new sign that their love is blossoming.