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December 2, 2009 2:42 PM

India provides grant assistance of 17.22 crore Rupees to Nepal

India has provided grant assistance of 17.22 crore Rupees to Nepal for construction of roads, college library, tube wells, river protection works and school buildings in the districts of Sunsari, Sirahacc Saptari and Udaypur. Indian Ambassador, Mr. Rakesh Sood during his current two-day visit to the...

December 2, 2009 2:40 PM

British PM calls on its allies to support Obama’s strategy in Afghanistan

British PM called on Britain's allies to back President Obama's troop surge strategy in Afghanistan. Britain, which has the second largest contingent of foreign troops in Afghanistan, has confirmed that it was to send 500 reinforcements, tipping its deployment there over the 10,000 mark. M...

December 2, 2009 12:34 PM

Iran frees five British yachtsmen

Five British yachtsmen held by the Iranian Navy on 25 November have been freed. The crew were said to have mistakenly strayed into Iran's waters as they sailed from Dubai for a race. The release comes hours after British Foreign Secretary David Miliband spoke on phone to his Iranian counterpart...

December 2, 2009 12:19 PM

Obama discusses Afghan & climate change issue with PM

US President Barack Obama discussed with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh the situation in Afghanistan ahead of unveiling his new Af-Pak policy. Obama telephoned Dr Singh close on the heels of the two leaders' meeting in Washington during which the Afghan issue was discussed prominently. The Prime...

December 2, 2009 12:12 PM

President Obama unveils new Afghan-Pakistan policy

After three months of intensive review of his Afghan-Pak policy, US President Barack Obama announced to send an additional 30,000 troops to Afghanistan and begin withdrawal of troops in 18 months. He added that Afghan Government must take responsibility of the security of the country. President Obam...

December 2, 2009 11:36 AM

US President Barack Obama unveils new Afghan-Pakistan policy

After three months of intensive review of his Afghan-Pak policy, US President Barack Obama announced to send an additional 30,000 troops to Afghanistan and begin withdrawal of troops in 18 months. He added that Afghan Government must take responsibility of the security of the country. President Obam...

December 2, 2009 11:02 AM

Obama's new Afghan policy drew mixed reaction

US President Barack Obama's new Afghan policy on Wednesday drew mixed reaction in the U.S. with leading Congressmen welcoming it, while several members of his own party were reluctant to support it, if not directly oppose it. Led by the Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi, Speake...

December 2, 2009 11:00 AM

US President Barak Obama unveils new Afghan-Pakistan policy

After three months of intensive review of his Afghan-Pak policy, US President Barack Obama announced to send an additional 30,000 troops to Afghanistan and begin withdrawal of troops in 18 months. He added that Afghan Government must take responsibility of the security of the country. President Obam...

December 2, 2009 9:40 AM

President Obama unveils new strategy against Taliban in Afghanistan

US President Barack Obama has unveiled a new strategy for the war against the Taliban in Afghanistan. He is to send thirty thousand more American soldiers to Afghanistan and has asked for more from allied countries. The aim, he said, is to start pulling out American forces in 2011. In his long await...

December 2, 2009 9:05 AM

US President Barak Obama unveiled new Afghan-Pakistan policy

After three months of intensive review of his Afghan-Pak policy, US President Barack Obama announced to send an additional 30,000 troops to Afghanistan and begin withdrawal of troops in 18 months. He added that Afghan Government must take responsibility of the security of the country. President Obam...

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