ASEM-8 begins in Brussels
BRUSSEL: The 8th Asia-Europe Summit begins here on Monday . Leaders of 46 Asian and European countries are attending the two day Summit, which opens at the Royal Palace. Vice…
VP leaves for Brussels for ASEM-8 Summit
NEW DELHI: (AMN) Vice-President Mohammed Hamid Ansari left for Brussels this morning to take part in the 8th Asia-Europe Summit (ASEM-8) which opens in the Belgian capital tomorrow. A high…
Pak violates ceasefire
NEW DELHI: In another ceasefire violation in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistani troops fired at Indian posts in Kerni sub-sector of Poonch district, but no casualty or damage were reported. According…
India asks US to ease export control restrictions
WASHINGTON: India has asked the US to ease its export control restrictions to allow high-end weapons technology tie-ups between the two countries. Expressing concerns on the export control restrictions, the…
BSF, BDR plan for joint border management
The Border Security Force (BSF) and Bangladesh Riffle (BDR) on Monday said that they are considering a plan of joint border management. Addressing a joint press conference after the conclusion…
Iran: US must prove 9/11 was terrorists’ job
TEHRAN: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday called for formation of fact-finding team to re-examine the September 11 incident to prove that that was work of terrorist groups and this…
Antony to Visit US
NEW DELHI: The Defence Minister A K Antony would visit Washington on a two-day visit to the US begning from September 27. He is going on an invitation from his…
Iran, US world’s influential powers: Ahmadinejad
NEW YORK: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday evening that Iran and the US are two influential powers of the world whose interaction would determine world’s future. New York, Sept 20,…
Moon gives UNESCWA command to Rima Khalaf
NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Rima Khalaf, a national of Jordan, as Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).…
Pastor calls off Quran burning
Terry Jones, the pastor of a Florida church who had threaten to burn Quran on 9/11 anniversary in New York has called off his plan permanently. In an interview with…