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June 27, 2010 9:37 AM

Former Lithuania president passes away

The first directly-elected president of independent Lithuania, Algirdas Brazauskas, has died at the age of 77 after a long struggle with cancer. He started his political career with the Communist Party when Lithuania was part of the Soviet Union but broke with Moscow in the late 1980s. Mr Brazauskas...

June 27, 2010 9:37 AM

Former Lithuania president passes away

The first directly-elected president of independent Lithuania, Algirdas Brazauskas, has died at the age of 77 after a long struggle with cancer. He started his political career with the Communist Party when Lithuania was part of the Soviet Union but broke with Moscow in the late 1980s. Mr Brazauskas...

June 27, 2010 9:36 AM

China bans 2.3 million soldiers from Internet blogging

China has banned its 2.3 million soldiers from Internet blogging. According to the state media reports, a new regulation prohibits the People's Liberation Army (PLA) from creating websites or blogs, citing confidentiality concerns. The official Xinhua news agency says, China operates vast Inter...

June 27, 2010 9:36 AM

China bans 2.3 million soldiers from Internet blogging

China has banned its 2.3 million soldiers from Internet blogging. According to the state media reports, a new regulation prohibits the People's Liberation Army (PLA) from creating websites or blogs, citing confidentiality concerns. The official Xinhua news agency says, China operates vast Inter...

June 27, 2010 9:34 AM

Obama criticises North Korea over ship sinking

The United States President Barack Obama has said North Korea must be "held to account" for the sinking of a South Korean warship. He said he stood with South Korean leader Lee Myung-Bak, and condemned Pyongyang's "irresponsible behaviour". His comments came shortly after th...

June 27, 2010 9:34 AM

Obama criticises North Korea over ship sinking

The United States President Barack Obama has said North Korea must be "held to account" for the sinking of a South Korean warship. He said he stood with South Korean leader Lee Myung-Bak, and condemned Pyongyang's "irresponsible behaviour". His comments came shortly after th...

June 26, 2010 9:19 PM

Prime Minister arrives in Toronto to attend G-20 Summit

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has arrived in Toronto to attend the G-20 Summit. During his visit he will meet his British counterpart for the first time after David Cameroon assumed the Prime Ministership. The two leaders will discuss ways to enhance the bilateral cooperation. Dr. Singh is also ...

June 26, 2010 9:19 PM

Prime Minister arrives in Toronto to attend G-20 Summit

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has arrived in Toronto to attend the G-20 Summit. During his visit he will meet his British counterpart for the first time after David Cameroon assumed the Prime Ministership. The two leaders will discuss ways to enhance the bilateral cooperation. Dr. Singh is also ...

June 26, 2010 8:37 PM

China: Death toll in rains rises to 379

In China, the death toll in persistent heavy rains that has devastated parts of southern region has risen to 379 with 141 missing. Meanwhile, water levels of major lakes in the south have been rising steadily with some becoming dangerously high. The Ministry of Water Resources has urged local author...

June 26, 2010 8:37 PM

China: Death toll in rains rises to 379

In China, the death toll in persistent heavy rains that has devastated parts of southern region has risen to 379 with 141 missing. Meanwhile, water levels of major lakes in the south have been rising steadily with some becoming dangerously high. The Ministry of Water Resources has urged local author...

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