Free Trade Deal between EU & US is “dead”, allege Germany & France

Free Trade Deal between EU & US is “dead”, allege Germany & France

Berlin / Paris : The possibility of free trade negotiations between European Union and United States is “dead”, as accused by the leading European nations, France and Germany. Germany’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Vice-Chancellor, Sigmar Gabriel, said that the negotiations have de facto failed due to exorbitant demands and pressure from United States. The French […]

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‘Austria is not a ‘Waiting Room’ for migrants arriving in Germany’, Austria warns Merkel

‘Austria is not a ‘Waiting Room’ for migrants arriving in Germany’, Austria warns Merkel

Vienna : The Austrian Defense Minister bluntly criticized the policy adopted by the German Chancellor Angela Merkel concerning the migrants, saying that the policy is signifying extreme recklessness and also that Austria is not a ‘Waiting Room’ for the migrants arriving in Germany. In an interview given to the  Austrian newspaper ‘Krone’ on Thursday, the […]

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United Nations accepts India’s claim of Dawood Ibrahim residing in Pakistan

United Nations accepts India’s claim of Dawood Ibrahim residing in Pakistan

United Nations: The United Nations (UN) has confirmed that Dawood Ibrahim, the notorious international smuggler and the mastermind of the 1992 Mumbai serial bomb blasts, is residing in Pakistan. The evidences submitted by India against Dawood included nine addresses. Out of these addresses, the UN Committee disapproved three addresses and removed them from the list. […]

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China’s ruling party tightens hold on NGOs. New guidelines announced

China’s ruling party tightens hold on NGOs. New guidelines announced

Beijing : In a bid to tighten its grip over the general public, China’s ruling Communist Party has decided to target non-governmental organizations. On Sunday evening, new guidelines were issued by the Communist Party offices and the ‘State Council’ of China. NGOs will now have to admit members of the Communist Party to their board committee […]

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Coffee table book

A coffee table book is an oversized, usually hard-covered book whose purpose is for display on a table intended for use in an area in which one entertains guests and from which it can serve to inspire conversation. Subject matter is predominantly non-fiction and pictorial (a photo-book). Pages consist mainly of photographs and illustrations, accompanied […]

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Urgent efforts to erect fencing along India–Bangladesh Border in West Bengal

Urgent efforts to erect fencing along India–Bangladesh Border in West Bengal

Kolkatta : The Border Security Force (BSF) is taking immediate steps to erect fencing along the Indo – Bangladesh border that falls within West Bengal, in order to stop trespassing of the terrorists and trafficking. The BSF has submitted a detailed proposal to the West Bengal government. In the report, the BSF has also specified […]

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Tensions escalate on Afghanistan and Pakistan border

Tensions escalate on Afghanistan and Pakistan border

Quetta : Protests against Pakistan seems to have intensified on the Afghanistan side of the border. Afghans on both sides of the border have torched Pakistan national flags to express their dissatisfaction while shouting pro-India slogans. As a consequence, Pakistan subsequently, decided to close the ‘Chaman’ border crossing. Pakistan has blamed India for provoking Afghanistan against […]

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Russia can use Turkey’s Incirlik airbase to target ISIS in Syria: Turkish PM

Russia can use Turkey’s Incirlik airbase to target ISIS in Syria: Turkish PM

Ankara: After showing readiness to ally with Russia against ISIS in Syria, Turkey has now offered Russia use of its Incirlik airbase. Turkey’s proposal to Russia to use this airbase, which currently is under US control, is seen as a shock to the US. Last week Iran had offered Russia to use one of its airbases […]

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Japan plans record-hike in defense budget to $52 billion

Japan plans record-hike in defense budget to $52 billion

Tokyo : With the concerns of increased security risks from China and North Korea, Japanese government has begun preparations to sanction a defense budget of $52 billion. A proposal to this effect will be presented in the Japanese parliament in the coming week. This defense budget includes expenses for production of military drones, upgradation of […]

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