UAE calls for establishment of regional stock marketISTANBUL - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has called for setting up a regional financial market for the Middle East and East Asia following the failure of efforts to globalise financial services, WAM news agency reported Sunday. UAE, Cuba sign accords to strengthen tiesHAVANA - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Cuba would strengthen bilateral cooperation particularly in the field of trade and investment, WAM news agency reported Sunday. NSG’s India exception can weaken NPT, says non-proliferation bodyNEW DELHI - The exception that the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) has made for India in allowing global nuclear trade and fuel commerce with it can weaken the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), says the International Commission on Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (ICNND). Dalai Lama welcomes appointment of US coordinator for Tibetan issuesDHARAMSALA - The Dalai Lama Sunday welcomed the appointment of an official by the United States to promote substantive discussion between the Tibetan spiritual leader’s representatives and the Chinese government. IAEA to inspect new Iranian nuclear site Oct 25TEHRAN - Mohamed ElBaradei, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said Sunday in Tehran that the IAEA will inspect the newly revealed Iranian nuclear site Oct 25. Chinese premier meets Kim Jong Il on visit to North Korea amid signs of renewed nuke talksPYONGYANG, North Korea — China’s premier met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il on Sunday at the start of a state visit amid signs the North may be willing to restart talks over its nuclear programs. Chinese premier arrives in North KoreaPYONGYANG - Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao arrived here Sunday on a three-day visit and was greeted at the airport by North Korean premier Kim Jong Il. UN approves more money to fight desertificationBUENOS AIRES - A UN conference to battle spreading desertification agreed Saturday to increase funding to halt its dangerous effects. Jamaica police question 23-year-old in connection with killing of British honorary consulKINGSTON, Jamaica — Police in Jamaica have detained a 23-year-old man in connection with the death of a British honorary consul. Curacao police receive tips, say witnesses saw US diplomat before he vanishedSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Investigators searching for a missing U.S. diplomat in Curacao said Saturday that several people have reported seeing him around the time he vanished. Irish voters approve EU’s Lisbon Treaty in second referendumDUBLIN - Irish voters approved the European Union’s Lisbon Treaty in a second referendum with 67.13 percent voting “Yes”, final official results showed Saturday. ElBaradei in Iran for talks over nuclear issueTEHRAN - International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Mohamed ElBaradei arrived in Iran Saturday for talks with Iranian officials over Tehran’s nuclear programme, Iran’s state radio reported. G7 holds fast on government support for world economy (Roundup)ISTANBUL - The world’s seven leading industrial nations Saturday committed to keeping in place massive government support measures as the the global economy struggles to recover from its worst recession in decades. UN issues stamp to honour GandhiUNITED NATIONS - The United Nations has released a one-dollar colourful postal stamp of Mahatma Gandhi to commemorate the 140th birth anniversary of the apostle of peace observed Friday as the International Day of Non-violence. Tharoor heads for Bahrain, UAENEW DELHI - Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor Sunday goes to Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates on a five-day trip that is expected to reinvigorate India’s economic and political ties with the energy-rich Gulf countries that are home to a large Indian diaspora. India for annual climate change dialogues with US, EUWASHINGTON - India has proposed annual bilateral dialogues with the United States and the European Union to exchange notes on the issue of climate change, Minister of State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh has said. Don’t rake up Kashmir issue, students’ body tells OICNEW DELHI - Taking a strong stand against the appointment of a special envoy for Jammu and Kashmir by the Organisation of Islamic Countries, a students’ group has asked it “not to meddle in India’s internal affairs”. India rejects OIC move to appoint Kashmir envoyNEW DELHI - India Saturday condemned the “regrettable” move by the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) to name a special envoy for Kashmir, saying it has no locus standi in India’s internal affairs. India aims at energy partnership with US on Manmohan Singh visitWASHINGTON - With the US showing a better appreciation of India’s position on climate change, New Delhi hopes to have in place an energy partnership when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh comes here on a state visit in November. Congress prepares tough penalties against Iran if diplomacy fails to curtail nuclear programWASHINGTON — Congress is poised to act swiftly on new penalties against Iran if international talks on Tehran’s nuclear program show signs of faltering. And this time lawmakers are talking about trying to block gas and refined petroleum exports to Iran, possibly causing serious disruptions in the lives of ordinary Iranians. No secrecy in Iran’s nuclear facility: PresidentTEHRAN - World powers including the US have realised there was no secrecy over the country’s new uranium enrichment plant, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Saturday. Australian premier criticised for snubbing Dalai LamaSYDNEY - Prime Minister Kevin Rudd was Saturday accused of kowtowing to China over his decision not to meet the Dalai Lama when the exiled Tibetan leader visits Australia in December. Congress ready to impose tough sanctions on Iran if diplomacy fails to curtail weapons programWASHINGTON — Congress is poised to act swiftly to impose tough new sanctions on Iran if international talks on Tehran’s nuclear program show signs of faltering. Already, some lawmakers are demanding that the United States strike immediately with new penalties rather than wait for an uncertain multinational consensus. India will not be deal-breaker in Copenhagen: Environment ministerWASHINGTON - Assuring the developed world that India would not be the deal-breaker in Copenhagen, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh has asked the rich nations to be less “evangelical” and less “polemical” in their push for a deal. Gandhi’s message key to facing modern threats: Ban Ki-moonNEW YORK - Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy of non-violence is an enduring symbol of hope in defeating the growing number of hostile forces threatening the modern world, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said. Manmohan Singh to make first state visit of Obama presidencyWASHINGTON - Highlighting the strong and growing strategic partnership between India and the United States, President Barack Obama will welcome Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the White House Nov 24 for the first state visit of his presidency, it was announced here Friday. Conservative US lawmakers visit Honduras leaders, highlighting Washington divide over coupTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ coup-installed president told a U.S. congressional delegation Friday that full civil liberties would be restored within days, a spokesman for one of the lawmakers said following a meeting that challenged Washington’s attempts to isolate the interim government. Pilots hope balloons make it back from China in time for NM balloon fiestaALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has negotiated for the release of U.S. hostages in Iraq, Sudan and North Korea. Now he’s trying to work diplomatic magic for Coco the Clown, Darth Vader and Burnie the Little Devil. Israel frees 19 Palestinian prisoners in proof-of-life dealTEL AVIV/BETUNIA - Israel freed 19 female Palestinian prisoners late Friday morning, in exchange for a proof-of-life video of a soldier held in the Gaza Strip for over three years. Police: DNA on bloody clothes in Curacao match that of missing US diplomatSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The weeklong search for an American diplomat has taken a grim turn as investigators on the Dutch island of Curacao said DNA from bloody clothing strewn along a popular beach matched that of the missing man. |
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