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  • Modi visits gurdwara in Vancouver

    At the Khalsa Diwan Society’s Sikh Gurdwara, located on the southern edge of Vancouver, a large crowd of supporters gathered at the temple before filing inside. The president of the historic Sikh society, which has roots stretching back more than 100 years said ....

    At the Khalsa Diwan Society’s Sikh Gurdwara, located on the southern edge of Vancouver, a large crowd of supporters gathered at the temple before filing inside. The president of the historic Sikh society, which has roots stretching back more than 100 years said ....

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  • World should fear China’s actions in South China Sea, says Philippine President

    China’s efforts to stake its claim to most of the South China Sea should spark fear around the world, Philippine President Benigno Aquino said today. “Does it engender fear? Yes, I think it should engender fear for the rest of the world,” Aquino told AF ....

    China’s efforts to stake its claim to most of the South China Sea should spark fear around the world, Philippine President Benigno Aquino said today. “Does it engender fear? Yes, I think it should engender fear for the rest of the world,” Aquino told AF ....

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  • Al Shabaab militants attack Somali government building, at least 10 dead

    Al Shabaab Islamist militants attacked a government building housing two ministries in the Somali capital on Tuesday, setting off two big blasts before gunmen stormed inside, killing at least 10 people, police and the rebels said. Fighting raged around the building, whic ....

    Al Shabaab Islamist militants attacked a government building housing two ministries in the Somali capital on Tuesday, setting off two big blasts before gunmen stormed inside, killing at least 10 people, police and the rebels said. Fighting raged around the building, whic ....

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  • Isolate nations backing terror: Modi

    The Prime Minister also made a strong pitch for the conclusion of the long-pending Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) at the UN this year which marks the 70th anniversary of the global body. The objective of the CCIT is to strengthen cooperation ....

    The Prime Minister also made a strong pitch for the conclusion of the long-pending Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) at the UN this year which marks the 70th anniversary of the global body. The objective of the CCIT is to strengthen cooperation ....

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  • Modi reaches Canada; to focus on energy, investments

    A significant aspect of the three-day visit will be Mr. Modi’s meeting with top officials of Canada’s Pension Fund with focus on inviting them to India. The Prime Minister flew into here from Germany where he laid emphasis on attracting technology and inv ....

    A significant aspect of the three-day visit will be Mr. Modi’s meeting with top officials of Canada’s Pension Fund with focus on inviting them to India. The Prime Minister flew into here from Germany where he laid emphasis on attracting technology and inv ....

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  • US states to hold grip on Iran sanctions, nuclear deal or not

    As the United States and Iran come closer to a historic nuclear deal, many US states are likely to stick with their own sanctions on Iran that could complicate any warming of relations between the long-time foes. In a little known aspect of Iran’s international iso ....

    As the United States and Iran come closer to a historic nuclear deal, many US states are likely to stick with their own sanctions on Iran that could complicate any warming of relations between the long-time foes. In a little known aspect of Iran’s international iso ....

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  • Germanwings plane headed to Milan evacuated mid way after bomb threat

    Germanwings, Germanwings plane threat, germanwings bomb threat, germanwings milan flight evacuated, germanwings flight evacuated, World News A Germanwings plane headed for Milan was evacuated mid-way after bomb threat. (REUTERS) Berlin | Updated: April 13, 2015 10:54 am&nb ....

    Germanwings, Germanwings plane threat, germanwings bomb threat, germanwings milan flight evacuated, germanwings flight evacuated, World News A Germanwings plane headed for Milan was evacuated mid-way after bomb threat. (REUTERS) Berlin | Updated: April 13, 2015 10:54 am&nb ....

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  • Hillary Clinton earns extra points for social media campaign launch

    Presidential contender Hillary Clinton tweeted, Facebooked and YouTubed her way through the first official day of her campaign in a social media strategy that earned her high marks among marketers. Her tweet announcing her candidacy notched almost 90,000 retweets by the ....

    Presidential contender Hillary Clinton tweeted, Facebooked and YouTubed her way through the first official day of her campaign in a social media strategy that earned her high marks among marketers. Her tweet announcing her candidacy notched almost 90,000 retweets by the ....

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  • Declassify Netaji files, kin to tell Modi in Germany

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet Surya Bose, grandnephew of freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, on Monday during the Germany leg of his three-nation tour. In Germany the highlight of Mr. Modi’s visit was the joint inauguration of the Hannove ....

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet Surya Bose, grandnephew of freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, on Monday during the Germany leg of his three-nation tour. In Germany the highlight of Mr. Modi’s visit was the joint inauguration of the Hannove ....

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  • Obama looking to chart a less conflicting future with Latin America

    After his ice-breaking handshake with Cuba’s leader, President Barack Obama is looking to the Summit of the Americas to chart a less conflictive future with Latin America, a region that has long chafed at Washington’s dominance. Obama and Raul Castro, leaders ....

    After his ice-breaking handshake with Cuba’s leader, President Barack Obama is looking to the Summit of the Americas to chart a less conflictive future with Latin America, a region that has long chafed at Washington’s dominance. Obama and Raul Castro, leaders ....

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