‘US Magnitsky Act as long-term spoiler of bilateral ties’
Moscow – Despite certain progress achieved over issues concerning Syria and Iran, Russia-US relations remain in deadlock because of the so-called Magnitsky Act, Russian deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov said Friday. “One or even two swallows don’! t make a summer,”... read more »
New US sanctions unconstructive: Iran
Tehran – New US sanctions targeting entities pertaining to Iran’s nuclear activities is an “unconstructive” move, Iranian foreign ministry said Friday. “Such measures are uncon! structive and not in line with the Geneva deal,” reported Xinhua citing... read more »
China to safeguard national food security
Beijing – China will safeguard national food security while continuing to pursue the sustainable development of agriculture, an official statement said Friday. The statement, issued after a four-day central economic work conference, said a national food security strategy based on domestic... read more »
10 killed in Central African Republic violence
Younde (Cameroon) – At least 10 people were killed in fresh violence which broke out Thursday in Bangui, capital city of the Central African Republic, Xinhua reported Friday. The incident occurred as about 10 Muslims were lynched when Christian protesters decided to avenge the killing of... read more »
BJP heads for big win in Rajasthan
Jaipur – The BJP seems to be heading for a big win in India’s desert state of Rajasthan, early vote count trends showed Sunday. Wild celebrations broke out outside BJP offices... read more »
Madhya Pradesh election results: BJP takes lead in early trends
New Delhi – Early trends in 20 seats in Madhya Pradesh show that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ahead in 13 seats while the Congress is ahead in seven seats. Others too take a lead... read more »
Chhattisgarh election results: Congress leading in 36, BJP in 33
New Delhi – Early trends in Chhattisgarh show that the Congress is leading in 36 seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ahead in 33 seats. The counting of votes in four... read more »
Caretaker issue not on UN emissary’s agenda: Hasina’s aide
Dhaka – Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s advisor Gowher Rizvi said Saturday that the visiting UN emissary will no! t discuss the caretaker government issue while trying... read more »
Obama pushes for extension of unemployment benefits
Washington – President Barack Obama Saturday urged lawmakers to extend unemployment benefits for millions of unemployed Americans before Christmas to help low-income families and bolster job... read more »
