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India, Maldives sign Treaty on Legal Aid
New Delhi, Oct 21: A cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the signing of a mutual legal assistance treaty between India and the Maldives.
The signing aims to enhance effectiveness of both…
Barack Obama to push Sharif to do more to Counter Terrorism
Washington, Oct 21: As Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrived in Washington, the White House made clear that its top priority would be how to take on extremist elements inside Pakistan who have "committed terrible acts of terrorism."…
Brazil’s Taxi Drivers protest Court order allowing Uber in Rio
Rio de Janeiro, Oct 21: Thousands of Brazil's taxi drivers took to the streets on Tuesday against a judicial decision authorizing the private transport application of Uber, a US ride sharing firm, in Rio de Janeiro, even though the Mayor's…
US, Russia sign MOU on safe Flight Operations over Syria
Washington, Oct 21: The Pentagon said the US and Russia signed a memorandum of understanding on safe flight operations over Syria as they carry out separate airstrikes against militant groups in the country.
"Senior officials from the…
Google Science Fair: US President lauds Indian-American Kid
Washington, Oct 20: President Barack Obama gave a shout-out to an Indian-American kid who recently made history by becoming the first person to earn a second Global Finalist award in the 2015 Google Science Fair.
"We've got some young…
South Korea to sue Volkswagen in US over Emissions Scandal
Seoul, Oct 20: Owners of Volkswagen (VW) cars in South Korea plan to file a lawsuit in the US against the German carmaker over its emission rigging scandal, their lawyer said on Tuesday. Jason Ha, the lawyer, said the lawsuit is set to be…
Life on Earth began 4.1 billion years ago, shows Study
New York, Oct 20: Upturning a long-held belief that early Earth was dry and desolate, researchers have now found evidence that life likely existed on our home plant at least 4.1 billion years ago -- 300 million years earlier than previous…
Oscar Pistorius released from prison, put under house arrest
Pretoria, Oct 20: South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been released from prison and put under house arrest nearly a year after he was jailed for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, officials said on tuesday.
Department of…
Pakistan urges US to play role in resolving Kashmir Dispute
Islamabad, Oct 20: Pakistan has urged the US to play its role to ensure strategic stability in South Asia and in resolving the Kashmir issue.
During Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's visit to the US, we will talk about the tension with India…
Modi greets Justin Trudeau on winning Canada Elections
New Delhi, Oct 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Justin Trudeau on winning the Canadian parliamentary elections.
Modi tweeted, "Congratulations @JustinTrudeau for victory in Canadian parliamentary elections."…