Religions demand Fonseka’s release
Colombo:Religious leaders in Sri Lanka are demanding the release of former army chief Sarath Fonseka. Fonseka was convicted for corrupt arms deals and is now serving a 30-month jail sentence.…
India denounces racist remarks against Delhi CM
NEW DELHI: (AMN) India on Thursday demanded strong action against New Zealand’s TV anchor for making racial remarks against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit its prime news channel. India conveyed…
Now Asian flotilla for besieged Gaza
NEW DELHI: The Asian People’s Solidarity for Palestine has decided to start on an Asian flotilla for the besieged Palestinians in the occupied Gaza strip. The ‘Asia to Gaza Solidarity…
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…