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June 28, 2010 6:10 PM

Protest in Lanka over UN chief’s decision

A protest was staged opposite the UN office in Colombo this morning against UN Secretary General Ban ki-Moon's decision to appoint a panel of experts to advice him on Sri Lanka. The protest was organised by Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU), a constituent of the ruling combine. A large number of monks asso...

June 28, 2010 6:10 PM

Protest in Lanka over UN chief’s decision

A protest was staged opposite the UN office in Colombo this morning against UN Secretary General Ban ki-Moon's decision to appoint a panel of experts to advice him on Sri Lanka. The protest was organised by Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU), a constituent of the ruling combine. A large number of monks asso...

June 28, 2010 6:07 PM

Longest-serving member of US congress dies

The longest-serving member of the US congress, Democratic senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia has died. He was 92. Senator Byrd had served in Congress since January 3, 1953. In November, he broke the record for congressional service that had been established by Democrat Carl Hayden of Arizona, who ...

June 28, 2010 6:07 PM

Longest-serving member of US congress dies

The longest-serving member of the US congress, Democratic senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia has died. He was 92. Senator Byrd had served in Congress since January 3, 1953. In November, he broke the record for congressional service that had been established by Democrat Carl Hayden of Arizona, who ...

June 28, 2010 6:06 PM

Int’l observers backed Kyrgyzstan's referendum on a new constitution

International observers have backed Kyrgyzstan's referendum on a new constitution, describing it as largely transparent and peaceful. With nearly all ballots counted, the electoral commission said voters had overwhelmingly approved the changes, which will give parliament more power. The interim...

June 28, 2010 6:06 PM

Int’l observers backed Kyrgyzstan's referendum on a new constitution

International observers have backed Kyrgyzstan's referendum on a new constitution, describing it as largely transparent and peaceful. With nearly all ballots counted, the electoral commission said voters had overwhelmingly approved the changes, which will give parliament more power. The interim...

June 28, 2010 5:31 PM

Pirates hijack Singaporean ship 19 Chinese on board

A Singaporean ship sailing from Saudi Arabia to India with 19 Chinese sailors on board was today hijacked by pirates in waters of the Gulf of Aden. The China Marine Rescue Centre said in Beijing that the ship 'Golden Blessing' was hijacked by an unknown number of pirates. Rescue effort is ...

June 28, 2010 5:31 PM

Pirates hijack Singaporean ship 19 Chinese on board

A Singaporean ship sailing from Saudi Arabia to India with 19 Chinese sailors on board was today hijacked by pirates in waters of the Gulf of Aden. The China Marine Rescue Centre said in Beijing that the ship 'Golden Blessing' was hijacked by an unknown number of pirates. Rescue effort is ...

June 28, 2010 2:48 PM

India and Canada sign Civil Nuclear agreement along with three MOUs

India and Canada have signed a civil nuclear agreement along with three MOUs in the areas of Art, Science and Mining and Culture and Higher Education, after the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and his Canadian counterpart Stephen Harper. Jointlly addressing the media afte...

June 28, 2010 2:48 PM

India and Canada sign Civil Nuclear agreement along with three MOUs

India and Canada have signed a civil nuclear agreement along with three MOUs in the areas of Art, Science and Mining and Culture and Higher Education, after the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and his Canadian counterpart Stephen Harper. Jointlly addressing the media afte...

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