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October 13, 2010 12:14 PM

UAE likely to continue current system of sponsorship for foreign workers

In United Arab Emirates,(UAE) the current system of sponsorship for foreign workers including Indians is likely to continue as country's Minister of Labour Saqr Ghobash Saeed Ghobash has supported the legality of the system and called for ways to deal with concerns about its implementation. The Mini...

October 13, 2010 12:14 PM

UAE likely to continue current system of sponsorship for foreign workers

In United Arab Emirates,(UAE) the current system of sponsorship for foreign workers including Indians is likely to continue as country's Minister of Labour Saqr Ghobash Saeed Ghobash has supported the legality of the system and called for ways to deal with concerns about its implementation. The Mini...

October 13, 2010 12:13 PM

Suu Kyi refuses to vote in first general election in Myanmar in 20 years

Myanmar's detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has refused to vote in the first general election in 20 years. Her lawyer, Nyan Win said that although her name was on a voters' list, she would not take part in a poll organised by the military. Ms Suu Kyi's election victory in...

October 13, 2010 12:13 PM

Suu Kyi refuses to vote in first general election in Myanmar in 20 years

Myanmar's detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has refused to vote in the first general election in 20 years. Her lawyer, Nyan Win said that although her name was on a voters' list, she would not take part in a poll organised by the military. Ms Suu Kyi's election victory in...

October 13, 2010 11:55 AM

An earthquake rocks Christchurch city in New Zealand

An earthquake has rocked Christchurch city in New Zealand. Witnesses say the earthquake of magnitude-five lasted about 20 seconds and shook buildings in the city centre. The tremor appears to be an aftershock following last month's powerful 7.1-magnitude quake, which caused widespread damage in...

October 13, 2010 11:55 AM

An earthquake rocks Christchurch city in New Zealand

An earthquake has rocked Christchurch city in New Zealand. Witnesses say the earthquake of magnitude-five lasted about 20 seconds and shook buildings in the city centre. The tremor appears to be an aftershock following last month's powerful 7.1-magnitude quake, which caused widespread damage in...

October 13, 2010 11:54 AM

Afghan Peace Council will start its work today

The newly set-up Afghan Peace Council will start its work today to broker an end to the war with Taliban. The council consists of 70 members. Meanwhile, the US has extended its support to President Hamid Karzai's plan to hold talks with the militant group. State Department spokesman P J Crowley...

October 13, 2010 11:54 AM

Afghan Peace Council will start its work today

The newly set-up Afghan Peace Council will start its work today to broker an end to the war with Taliban. The council consists of 70 members. Meanwhile, the US has extended its support to President Hamid Karzai's plan to hold talks with the militant group. State Department spokesman P J Crowley...

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