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Start Own Firms to Create More Jobs, Obama Tells Malaysian Young People

US President Barack Obama on 27 April called upon Malaysia's young people to start their own companies and businesses to create more jobs.

Apr 27, 2014

Crisis talks on CAfrica as mammoth EU-Africa summit opens

African and European leaders hold crisis talks on the escalating violence in the Central African Republic on Wednesday as some 80 nations gather in Brussels for a key summit. Duration: 00:50

Apr 2, 2014

ICC World T20 2014 Semifinals Schedule: Timings, Dates, Venue and What to Expect as World Cup Reaches Its Business End

The slam-bang thank you ma'am phase of the ICC World T20 is over, and now with only the wonderfully creamy centre of the macaroon/pastry/biscuit/bun remaining, we move onto the let's-hope-we-can-continue-to-hit-sixes phase as four teams look to move one step closer to lifting the World Cup.

Apr 2, 2014

Arab leaders at summit call for Syria political solution

Arab leaders called Wednesday for a political solution to the conflict in Syria, overlooking Saudi-backed demands for greater military support for rebel forces to tip the balance in the war. Duration: 00:57

Mar 27, 2014

Obama hosts landmark Japan, S.Korea summit

US President Barack Obama on Tuesday pledged his "unwavering commitment" in the face of nuclear-armed North Korea as he hosted a landmark Japan-South Korea summit. Duration: 00:36

Mar 26, 2014

Arab summit kicks off with calls to arm Syria rebels

An Arab summit kicked off in Kuwait Tuesday with a call by Syria's opposition for a supply of "sophisticated" arms to rebels, while Saudi Arabia stressed the need for a change in military balance to "end the impasse." Duration: 00:37

Mar 25, 2014

35 nations sign up to tougher nuclear security standards

Thirty-five countries on Tuesday signed up to bolstering nuclear security at a summit in The Hague, backing a global drive spearheaded by US President Barack Obama to prevent dangerous materials falling into the hands of terrorists. Duration: 01:16

Mar 25, 2014

Obama holds G7 summit as Russia tightens Crimea grip

US President Barack Obama on Monday vowed Western unity in punishing Moscow for annexing Crimea, as he headed for crisis talks that could see Russia excluded from the G8 club of rich nations. Duration: 00:55

Mar 24, 2014

EU leaders to discuss further Russian sanctions at summit

Europe's dependency on Russian gas will be at the heart of summit talks starting Thursday as EU leaders weigh up action to match their outrage over Moscow's annexation of Crimea. Duration: 01:16

Mar 21, 2014

Chilling Theory on Missing Malaysian Flight MH370: Could be World's First Cyber Hijack

A chilling new theory has now emerged suggesting that the missing Malaysian flight MH370 could have been hijacked, by using a mobile phone, in what could be the world's first cyber hijack.

Mar 17, 2014

PM Manmohan Singh and PM Sheikh Hasina meet at BIMSTEC, reiterate friendly ties

New Delhi, March 10 (ANI): Prime Ministers of India and Bangladesh met recently in the Burmese capital of Nay pyi taw and reiterated the warm and friendly ties that the two neighbouring countries share. On the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit, Manmohan Singh met PM Sheikh Hasina and conveyed to her that a pact on the Teesta water sharing was an intricate issue but one which India was in favour of signing. The Teesta River is said to be the lifeline of Sikkim, flowing for almost the entire length of the state. The river forms the border between Sikkim and West Bengal before joining the Brahmaputra as a tributary in Bangladesh. Manmohan Singh also congratulated his Bangladeshi counterpart on her victory in the last general elections and assumption of office of the prime minister for a third time.

Mar 10, 2014

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International Women’s Day 2014: Understanding the United Nations’ Theme, ‘Equality for Women is Progress for all’

Here is an analysis to better understand International Women's Day 2014 United Nations's theme, 'Equality for Women is Progress for all'

Mar 8, 2014

EU leaders call for dialogue at Ukraine summit

Europe's leaders gathered for crisis talks on Ukraine Thursday, pressing Russia to opt for dialogue and de-escalation while warning sanctions were in the offing should Moscow refuse a diplomatic solution.

Mar 7, 2014

Europe mulls response to Russia's Crimea takeover

As EU leaders prepare for an emergency summit on Ukraine, the issue of sanctions remains a sensitive one. With Europe reliant on Russian gas and oil, and Russia a major market for EU exports, sanctions could backfire.

Mar 6, 2014

Major engagement with ASEAN through look east policy: Salman Khurshid

Onboard, Mar 5 (ANI): The two-day economic summit in Myanmar proved fruitful for India as the nation involved in discussions on key issues with its neighbouring countries including Sri Lanka and Myanmar and strengthened ties with other Southeast Asian nations, said India’s foreign minister Salman Khurshid. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh attended the Bay Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) in Myanmar, along with representatives from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal. Singh pushed the nation’s 'Look East' policy and urged his counterparts to explore ways to enhance connectivity, transport, trade and tourism between the north-eastern states.

Mar 5, 2014

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