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India seeks inter-governmental negotiations for UNSC membership Making a strong pitch for expansion of the powerful UN Security council in both permanent and non permanent categories, India has called for immediate start of inter-governmental negotiations on the issue. |
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SC collegium says no scope for rethink on 3 HC CJ's elevation Coming out against automatic elevation of HC Chief Justices to Supreme Court based on seniority, the apex court collegium has insisted on promotion of three judges recommended by it, disregarding Centre's plea for reconsideration. |
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IAEA chief Mohammad ElBaradei chosen for Indira Gandhi Peace Prize Mohammad ElBaradei, Director General of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has been chosen for the 2008 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development. |
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Re-poll ordered in two polling stations in J-K Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a re-poll in two polling stations of Kargil assembly segment, where polling was suspended following a clash between supporters of two parties, on 20th November. |
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Obama calls Palestinian leader, says peace vital
According to a Palestinian negotiator US President-elect Barack Obama has called the Palestinian President and told him that peace is a vital interest for Israelis and Palestinians. |
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Russians, Georgians gather for fresh stab at talks Russian and Georgian delegates are to gather at the UN headquarters in Geneva on Wednesday in a fresh bid to tackle issues left over from their brief conflict after a previous attempt ended in failure. |
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Al Qaeda leadership now focused on personal survival: Official The senior Al Qaeda leadership is currently focused on their personal survival rather than on planning attacks against the US or Europe, says a top American intelligence official.
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British lawmakers pass landmark climate change bill Lawmakers gave final approval to a bill committing Britain to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent by 2050 -- the first country to have such a legallybinding framework on climate change. |
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