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  • US deploys more troops in Iraq

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    US President Barack Obama said that about 200 troops arrived in Iraq to protect the US embassy in Baghdad amidst fierce fighting in the war-torn country, a media report said Tuesday. The new troops, who arrived Sunday and Monday, will provide security for the embassy, the Baghdad airport and other facilities in Iraq, CNN quoted…

  • Rolf Harris faces more cases

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    Metropolitan police are considering fresh allegations against Rolf Harris after he was convicted of indecently assaulting four girls, BBC reported. The entertainer was found guilty on Monday of 12 counts of indecent assault in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Following the verdict, the Met said it would look at fresh allegations, which did not form…

  • Sarkozy held over poll probe

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    French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy has been detained for questioning over alleged influence peddling, BBC reported. The decision to detain him at Nanterre, near Paris, is an unprecedented step against a former president. Mr Sarkozy’s lawyer was questioned on Monday on suspicion of seeking inside information about a case against the former leader. The latest developments…

  • Rath Yatra at Harrow in London

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    London’s Harrow East witnessed the arrival of Lord Jagannath in his colourful chariot as thousands of devotees thronged to pay obeisance. The gathering include Uma Kumaran, Labour Parliamentary Candidate for Harrow East. The Rath Yatra festival saw three chariots pulled along by hundreds of devotees from Queensbury Park through to Stanmore Temple. On arrival there was…

  • London to host Regional Pravasi Meet

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    Ragasudha Vinjamuri writes on the forthcoming regional Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in London  The High Commissioner of India to the UK Mr Ranjan Mathai announced the decision of the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) to hold the eighth Regional Pravasi Bhartiya Divas Convention in London this year. The Convention shall be held over two days…

  • In search of a missing rhino horn

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    Karishma Saurabh Kalita looks into the journey of a rhino horn, from the Orient to the Middle East As authorities continue to grapple with the deeply entrenched racket of poaching of the famous one-horned rhinoceros in Assam, the demand for its horn in markets abroad refuse to die down. The state symbol of the northeast Indian…

  • Israel warns Hamas

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    Missing Israeli teenagers’ bodies found in West Bank  Bodies of three missing Israeli teenagers, kidnapped over two weeks ago, were found Monday evening in an area in the West Bank controlled by Palestinian Authority, Israel’s military confirmed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed the Palestinian Islamist organisation Hamas for the teenagers’ killings, Xinhua reported citing…

  • France strike late into quarters

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    A Paul Pogba header in the 79th mimute and a Joseph Yobo own goal gave France a 2-0 victory over Nigeria and earned the European side a berth in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals here Monday. The game looked headed for extra time before Pogba broke the deadlock in the 79th minute at the Mane…

  • French confident of Rafale deal with India

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    Visiting French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius Monday said he was “very confident” of the outcome of his talks with his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj here on the $20 billion deal for the Rafale combat aircraft. Fabius, the first European minister to touch base with the new Indian government, will be meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

  • India to begin evacuations from Iraq

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    Nearly 600 Indians will be evacuated from Iraq this week, the external affairs ministry said Monday. “Departure of more than 600 Indian nationals will be facilitated during course of this week,” ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said. Asked if they would contact the insurgent group ISIS (the Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria, also known…

  • Asian parents urged to engage with children  

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    Senior politicians, academics, religious leaders from the Muslim community have appealed to the Asian families to engage with their children to stem the radicalisation of the younger generation. Afzal Khan, former Manchester mayor and  Labour’s newly elected MEP from North West, said some of the Asian parents are not even devoting enough quality time to…

  • World Cup Action

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  • Oscar Pistorius’s trial resume

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    Murder-accused paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius Monday was back for his trial in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, after completing his psychiatric evaluation. Pistorius’s psychiatric evaluation began May 26 at the Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital, where he was assessed by four specialists for seven hours everyday for 30 days, Independent Online reported. Pistorius is on…

  • ISIS Declare Islamic State

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    Militant group Isis has said it is establishing a caliphate, or Islamic state, on the territories it controls in Iraq and Syria, BBC reported. It also proclaimed the group’s leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, as caliph and “leader for Muslims everywhere”. Setting up a caliphate ruled by the strict Islamic law has long been a goal…

  • Netanyahu warns Iran

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    Israeli Prime Minister  urged the P5+1 countries not to surrender to Iran ahead of a deadline for a permanent nuclear deal, media reported Monday. Netanyahu Sunday said in a statement that Iran should be stripped of its uranium enrichment capacities, Xinhua reported. According to the statement, Netanyahu said that Iran is “interested in obtaining a…

  • India puts five satellites into orbit

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      An Indian rocket Monday successfully sent into orbit five satellites, an event that Prime Minister Narendra Modi described as “global endorsement of India’s space capability”. “I believe technology is fundamentally connected to common man. It can transform his life,” said Modi, who witnessed the successful launch. “I feel specially privileged to witness this event…

  • HEAVY STUFF FOR A MONDAY MORNING

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    Daily Dose by Bikram Vohra “Leave the ones going away from the wicket,’ said this famous cricketer, “And just block the ones that are coming on the stumps.” Every now and again he would repeat the advisory. Don’t knock it till you have tried it. Not just good advice for cricket but also for life.…

  • Sachin, Dravid play in London

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    Indian cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid will appear in a historic match at Lord’s in London on 5th July Saturday. This will be Sachin’s first competitive match since his retirement. He will captains an MCC side against the Rest of the World in a fixture commemorating the 200th anniversary of Thomas Lord’s ground. Sunday…

  • Ten-men Costa Rica in quarters

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    Ten-men Costa Rica beat Greece 5-3 on penalties after being tied 1-1 in regular time here Sunday to setup a World Cup quarterfinal showdown against the Netherlands. Costa Rica, known as the Ticos, scored all their five penalty kicks while Greek veteran striker Theofanis Gekas’s fourth round effort was denied by keeper Keilor Navas, reports…

  • Late goal brings Dutch delight

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    The Netherlands advanced to the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals by the skin of their teeth beating Mexico 2-1 in a dramatic finale at the Estadio Castelao here Sunday. Two goals in the final eight minutes of the game, including six minutes of added time, broke Mexicans hearts, who had looked the better team for most…

  • Women rap Goa CM’s remarks

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    The IITian publicly suggested that entrepreneurs starting an industrial unit suffered an ordeal worse than that experienced by a raped woman Goa’s leading women’s rights group has termed Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar “arrogant and insensitive towards women” after he publicly suggested that entrepreneurs starting an industrial unit suffered an ordeal worse than that experienced by…

  • Saudi king pledges to crush terrorism

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    Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz has said his government was determined to confront terrorism and will adopt all measures to protect its citizens and expatriates, a media report said Sunday. In his Ramadan message on Saudi Television King Abdullah expressed hope that militants who instigate terror in different parts of the world would return…

  • US increase fleet in Persian Gulf

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     The US has sent another warship to the Persian Gulf with 1,000 marines on board as clashes between Iraqi forces and Islamic militants intensified Sunday, the media reported. The USS Bataan will join seven other American warships — the USS Arleigh Burke, the USS Truxton, the USS Gunston Hall, the USS George HW Bush, the…

  • BIG INTERVIEW: Anurag Kashyap

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    Radhika Bhirani talks to Anurag Kashyap who wants to bring freshness to Indian TV  Innumerable melodramatic family dramas and romantic sagas are currently dominating the small screen and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is hoping to break the clutter with his finite series “Yudh”. He says if the medium allows “good” tales, he’s ready to make more…

  • Russia rejects terrorism in Arab world

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    Russia has rejected the unabated terrorism existing the Arab region, as the country’s visiting Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said here Saturday that his country will not stand idly toward the rampant terrorism in the region. “Russia will not stand idly toward some groups’ attempts to spread terrorism in the region, including Syria and Iraq,”…

  • Indo-Pak trade talks to resume

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    Commerce ministers of India and Pakistan will meet in Bhutan in July to discuss the revival of talks on trade liberalisation, media reported. According to officials, the ministers would meet July 24, Dawn online reported. This will be the first meeting of Indian Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman with Pakistan’s Comm�erce Minister…

  • Indian rocket launch on track

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    The countdown for the launch of an Indian rocket Monday morning that will carry five foreign satellites is progressing smoothly, the Indian space agency ISRO said Sunday. According to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the countdown for the launch of rocket Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C23) Monday 9.52 a.m is progressing smoothly. The 49-hour countdown…

  • Baroness Warsi at Sarajevo

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    Baroness Warsi represents the UK Government at the commemoration of the start of First World War in Sarajevo.  Senior Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi participated in centenary commemorations marking the outbreak of the First World War during a visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Baroness Warsi represents the UK at the concert in the restored Sarajevo…

  • Cameron greets Muslims

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    Despite his busy schedule, British Prime Minister David Cameron find out time to greet Muslims all over the world to greet during Ramadan. “Muslims are our biggest donors – they give more to charity than any other faith group,” said Cameron. The full text message – “I want to send my very best wishes to…

  • Ansari recalls India, China Bhai, Bhai

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    Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari says world needs genuine multilateralism Calling for a new paradigm of global action, India Saturday asked countries across the globe to work together to develop a framework for genuine multilateralism and seek common and fair solutions for challenges that transcend national borders. “Our destinies are intertwined. Our quest is, should be,…

  • Brazil-Chile World Cup Action

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  • Saudi role in Egypt verdict

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    Saeed Naqvi says Saudi vendetta played a role in the jailing of hree tAl Jazeera journalists in Egypt Al Jazeera journalists in Egypt were given severe sentences because that is the way the Saudis wanted it. The Qatari channel was always an eyesore to the Saudis but was recently being tolerated, even encouraged, by Riyadh…

  • Brazil shootout into quarters

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     Julio Cesar was the unlikely hero as hosts Brazil sneaked into the quarterfinals after a 3-2 penalty shootout win over Chile in the first FIFA World Cup knockout match at the Estadio Mineirao here Saturday. The two teams were tied 1-1 after regular time and failed to find the breakthrough even after extra time. Brazil,…

  • BIG INTERVIEW: Falguni-Shane Peacock

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    Nivedita speaks to designer duo – Falguni-Shane Peacock.  They say designing for West gives them creative freedom Indian designer duo Falguni and Shane Peacock, who have designed for renowned international figures like Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears and Lady Gaga, say that it’s always fun to make clothes for both ‘desi’ and ‘videshi’ stars. But their creative freedom…

  • All national assets ready to evacuate: India

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    With the situation worsening in violence-hit Iraq, India Saturday said it has flown in officials to three Iraqi cities to help evacuate Indians wanting to return home and asserted that “all national assets are in readiness if required” to be deployed to help the 39 Indians in captivity in militant-held Mosul. As Sunni militants led…

  • Cameron under attack in EU row

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    David Cameron has come under fire after his defeat in an EU vote over a new European Commission president. While Sweden and Germany offered Mr Cameron encouragement, Labour leader Ed Miliband said the PM was taking the UK “closer to the exit door” of the EU, which posed a threat to the economy reported BBC.…

  • Obama downplays ISIS threat in Iraq

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    President Barack Obama Friday downplayed the threat posed by Islamic militants making advances in Iraq, saying the US has been under “serious threat” during his entire presidency, Xinhua reported. In an interview with ABC channel, Obama was asked about the threat by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), as his former ambassador…

  • Prince Harry charms Chilians

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  • UN body concerned over West Bank

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    The UN human rights office has expressed concern over the operations by Israeli security forces after three Israeli teenagers went missing in the West Bank, a UN spokesperson has said. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights was concerned that the three teenagers have still not been located, after being missing for 15…

  • Rahul lacks temperament: Digvijaya

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    In an indictment of Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi’s governing abilities, party general secretary Digvijaya Singh said the Gandhi scion does not have a temperament suited to the ruling benches. In an interview to a Goa cable news channel Friday and telecast Saturday, Digvijaya Singh also said Rahul should have taken up the responsibility of…

  • Modi to visit Kashmir July 4

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     Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a one-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir July 4, his first to the state after assuming office, official sources said. The prime minister will arrive in Jammu and then proceed to nearby Katra town to inaugurate the Katra-Udhampur train that would cover a 25-km distance between the two places,…

  • Britain honours Indian war heroes

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      Baroness Warsi unveils plaques commemorating 175 men from overseas who were awarded the Victoria Cross during World War One. Today, as part of the Government’s First World War Centenary Programme, HRH The Duke of Kent and Senior Minister of State in the Foreign Office and Minister for Faith and Communities, Baroness Warsi, unveiled commemoration…

  • Prince Harry breaks tradition

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    Prince Harry has broken with tradition and recorded a message of thanks on a mobile phone to the people of Brazil for the reception he received during his visit. Royal messages after an official tour are usually letters written as the trip comes to a close. But, in a first, Harry was filmed on a…

  • US keen on Modi’s India

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    Recognising that India is one of its most important strategic partnerships, the Obama administration is keen to push boldly on expanding the envelope of cooperation with the new Narendra Modi government, analysts suggest. “I think Prime Minister Modi has gotten off to a splendid start on both the domestic and foreign policy fronts,” Ashley J.…

  • Gas pipeline blast in Andhra

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    Eleven people are feared killed after a huge blast took place at a gas pipeline near Oil and Natural Gas Corporation’s gas connection station in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh early Friday morning, officials said. “The accident took place in Nagaram village in Mamidikuduru mandal of the coastal district,” police said. According to eyewitnesses,…

  • More US advisors arrive in Iraq

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    Four teams of 50 US advisors arrived in Baghdad to help the Iraqi military counter terrorist threats, media reported Friday. US forces in Baghdad have started the first of two planned joint operations centres in Iraq to assess the security situation in the wake of the rapid territorial gains made by Sunni militants, Pentagon spokesman…

  • World Cup Action

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  • Court limits Obama’s recess appointments

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    The US Supreme Court Thursday decided to limit the powers of the presidency, ruling decisively that President Barack Obama violated the constitution by going around the senate to make three major appointments to the National Labour Relations Board (NLRB) in 2012. But the majority opinion by Justice Stephen Breyer did not go further and strike…

  • Modi on 30 days as PM

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    Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking his one month in office, said in a blog post Thursday that every decision taken by his government has been guided “solely by national interest” and his numerous meetings with ministers and officials have led to the regime coming up with “excellent roadmaps” for moving ahead. Modi, who was sworn…

  • Iran assures help in getting abducted Indians

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    Iran Thursday assured all possible help to India in seeking release of 39 workers, who were kidnapped by Sunni insurgents of the ISIS in Iraq’s Mosul last week. Following a series of meetings here with senior officials of the ministry of external affairs during which Iranian help was sought to end the hostage crisis, Iranian…