Jokowi is Indonesia’s new president
After a presidential election fraught with controversy and vitriol, Joko Widodo, governor of Jakarta, has been elected to lead Indonesia, home to the world’s largest Muslim population. According to the …
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Gaza crisis: India juggles ties with Palestine, Israel
The ongoing crisis in Palestine has put the Indian government in an uncomfortable position. While the government remains adamant that its policy on the Palestine issue has not changed, the …
Read MoreMH 17: Bodies and “black box” released, EU threatens sanction on Russia
In a sign of relief for the grieving families and international investigators of the ill-fated MH 17, a train with the remains of victims has arrived in the city of …
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How woman friendly is the annual Budget?
Did anyone expect the recent Budget 2014 to have a serious content on women’s welfare and safety? Yes and no. In the aftermath of a historical and sustained outrage and …
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Sixth BRICS Summit: A step towards more equitable global order?
At the recently held sixth BRICS Summit at Fortaleza, Brazil, the informal group of five emerging powers representing Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa have collectively taken a step …
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West threatens sanctions on Russia, rebels control remains of MH 17 victims
Stepping up international pressure on Russia, leaders of the European Union and the United States have called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to use his influence to allow full access …
Read MoreUN calls for ceasefire in Gaza, death toll crosses 500
World and regional leaders continued their frantic search for a sustainable solution in Gaza as the besieged Palestinian territory is being relentlessly pounded by an Israeli military offensive, which has …
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Gaza: What Does Israel Want?
As the global citizen was eagerly expecting the commencement of a cease-fire earlier announced to come into effect on July 18, the breaking news came that Israel had started a …
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After Putin warmth at BRICS, sudden chill for Delhi
As the crisis in Ukraine escalates after the downing of a Malaysian airliner last night by a surface-to-air missile, India will find it harder to navigate the growing tensions between …
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PM Modi to launch charm offensive in US
After a promising debut on the global stage at the July 15-16 BRICS summit in Brazil, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s maiden visit to the US in September is poised to be a blockbuster show. While the Obama administration looks set to roll out a grand welcome to the Indian leader in Washington, Mr Modi, known for his tech-savvy election-campaign and inspired oratory, will launch a major charm offensive in the country which once denied him a visa. He will address a gathering of around 20,000 people in New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden. The video will be broadcast live to crowds in 20 other cities in the US on September 28.
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