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June 8, 2010 1:00 PM

US confirms detention of 12 citizens in Yemen

The US government has confirmed that at least 12 US citizens have been detained in Yemen, but refused to specify whether they are linked to al-Qaida. State Department spokesman said that the Obama administration is working with the Yemeni government to find out more about the individuals, adding tha...

June 8, 2010 1:00 PM

US confirms detention of 12 citizens in Yemen

The US government has confirmed that at least 12 US citizens have been detained in Yemen, but refused to specify whether they are linked to al-Qaida. State Department spokesman said that the Obama administration is working with the Yemeni government to find out more about the individuals, adding tha...

June 8, 2010 12:39 PM

Germany to cut spending to rein in budget

German Government has unveiled plans for drastic spending cuts to rein in budget deficits. Chancellor Angela Merkel and her coalition partner and Deputy Chancellor Guido Westerwelle announced at a joint news conference that the government would slash the budget deficit by more than 80 billion euros ...

June 8, 2010 12:39 PM

Germany to cut spending to rein in budget

German Government has unveiled plans for drastic spending cuts to rein in budget deficits. Chancellor Angela Merkel and her coalition partner and Deputy Chancellor Guido Westerwelle announced at a joint news conference that the government would slash the budget deficit by more than 80 billion euros ...

June 8, 2010 12:19 PM

Africa's first high speed train service opens in Johannesburg

Africa's first high speed train service at a speed of 160 kilometers an hour opens this morning in Johannesburg. The three billion dollar Gautrain project has been dogged by a series of problems since work began nearly four years ago. With the World Cup starting on Friday more than three lakh v...

June 8, 2010 12:19 PM

Africa's first high speed train service opens in Johannesburg

Africa's first high speed train service at a speed of 160 kilometers an hour opens this morning in Johannesburg. The three billion dollar Gautrain project has been dogged by a series of problems since work began nearly four years ago. With the World Cup starting on Friday more than three lakh v...

June 8, 2010 11:36 AM

Japanese PM Naoto Kan and cabinet to be sworn in? by Emperor Akihito

The new Prime Minister of Japan, Naoto Kan is due to name his cabinet and be formally sworn in by Emperor Akihito. Mr Kan, who previously served as Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, is expected to gather his cabinet for its first meeting today. Mr Kan was elected Prime Minister by lawmaker...

June 8, 2010 11:36 AM

Japanese PM Naoto Kan and cabinet to be sworn in? by Emperor Akihito

The new Prime Minister of Japan, Naoto Kan is due to name his cabinet and be formally sworn in by Emperor Akihito. Mr Kan, who previously served as Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, is expected to gather his cabinet for its first meeting today. Mr Kan was elected Prime Minister by lawmaker...

June 7, 2010 8:12 PM

Czech Republic to support India’s bid for permanent seat in UNSC

India and the Czech Republic have decided to further strengthen the mutual cooperation with the focus on the sectors of science and technology, engineering, trade and commerce and also the cultural exchange. The Czech President has also reiterated the commitment to support India 's claim for a perma...

June 7, 2010 8:12 PM

Czech Republic to support India’s bid for permanent seat in UNSC

India and the Czech Republic have decided to further strengthen the mutual cooperation with the focus on the sectors of science and technology, engineering, trade and commerce and also the cultural exchange. The Czech President has also reiterated the commitment to support India 's claim for a perma...

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