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One third British business bosses fear recession in 2012

Written on 22 Feb, 2012 at 12:09 in World | viewed 9 times | 0 Comments

London: Around 35 per cent of directors of British business firms think there is a high risk of a recession this year, says a survey. A poll by the Institute of Directors (IoD) said that of the 1,000 directors polled, about... (Continue reading)

Eurozone approves bailout for Greece

Written on 21 Feb, 2012 at 11:39 in World | viewed 21 times | 0 Comments

Brussels: Eurozone finance ministers have reached an agreement on a second bailout for Greece worth 130 billion euros (172 billion dollars), diplomats in Brussels said early Tuesday after more than 12 hours of negotiations. After more than 12 hours of talks,... (Continue reading)

U.N. official:Delhi drill good example to follow

Written on 17 Feb, 2012 at 12:54 in World | viewed 63 times | 0 Comments

United Nations: A top United Nations official has lauded efforts by authorities in New Delhi for carrying out a drill to assess their preparedness in the event of a disaster, encouraging all high seismic cities to follow the Indian capital’s... (Continue reading)

U.S. to wait for probe results on anti-Israel attacks

Written on 15 Feb, 2012 at 11:30 in World | viewed 59 times | 0 Comments

Washington: The United States on Tuesday said that it would wait for the results of the investigations into the bombing on an Israeli diplomatic vehicle in New Delhi before determining any possible Iranian role in it. “We are not going to... (Continue reading)

Obama proposes $770 mn to boost Arab democracy

Written on 14 Feb, 2012 at 11:03 in World | viewed 51 times | 0 Comments

Washington: U.S. President Barack Obama’s administration has requested a fund of nearly $770 million to boost political and other reforms in Arab countries undergoing pro-democracy revolutions. The new fund is part of $51.6 billion requested for the State Department and US... (Continue reading)

A.K. Antony to visit Saudi Arabia

Written on 11 Feb, 2012 at 13:14 in World | viewed 84 times | 0 Comments

New Delhi: India and Saudi Arabia are all set to give a boost to their defence ties and understanding with discussion on areas of mutual benefits from February 13. “A.K. Antony will embark on a two-day visit to Riyadh from Monday.... (Continue reading)

Pak SC rejects PM Gilani’s appeal against indictment summons

Written on 10 Feb, 2012 at 15:08 in World | viewed 82 times | 0 Comments

Islamabad: Pakistan’s top court on Friday threw out an appeal from embattled Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani against contempt charges, paving the way for him to be indicted next week. The Supreme Court earlier this month ordered Gilani to appear on... (Continue reading)

Indian Army preparing for limited conflict with China: US intel chief

Written on 1 Feb, 2012 at 12:26 in World | viewed 80 times | 0 Comments

Washington: Noting that India is increasingly getting concerned about China’s posture on its border, a top US intelligence official on Wednesday said that the Indian Army is strengthening itself for a “limited conflict” with China. “Despite public statements intended to downplay... (Continue reading)

Olympics committee not to drop Dow sponsorship

Written on 27 Jan, 2012 at 14:49 in World | viewed 89 times | 0 Comments

London: Despite the resignation by a senior member of the sustainability commission on the Bhopal tragedy issue, organisers of the London 2012 Olympics have said there were no plans to drop Dow Chemical as the sponsor of the wrap around... (Continue reading)

Students angry over fuel prices shut down Kathmandu

Written on 25 Jan, 2012 at 14:02 in World | viewed 103 times | 0 Comments

Kathmandu: Students in Nepal have shut down the capital with a general strike to protest price increases for gasoline, diesel and cooking fuel. The strike closed schools and markets in Katmandu on Wednesday. The streets were quiet except for groups of... (Continue reading)

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