WOMEN IN THE CHANGING WORLD OF WORK: PLANET 50-50 BY 2030
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THE SUM OF ALL FEARS – THE REAL DONALD TRUMP AND RUSSIA’s PUTIN
The undeserving Donald Trump pretty just keeps on proving to America that his presidency was just going to be a…
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Former UK PM Cameron tried to have paper editor sacked over EU stance: BBC
LONDON (TIP): Former British Prime Minister David Cameron attempted to have the editor of a national newspaper that strongly supported…
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In shift, Donald Trump warns Israel against new settlements
WASHINGTON (TIP): President Donald Trump on Feb 2 warned Israel that constructing new settlements "may not be helpful" to Middle…
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UN report blames Pakistan for delay in resolution of Indus water issues with India
Pakistan has neglected to resolve trans-border water issues and delayed presenting the cases of dispute with India to the Water…
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Setback to Climate Action Plans
That Donald Trump's skepticism about climate change will adversely impact policies to address global warming became abundantly clear minutes after his…
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Ashwin named ICC Cricketer of the Year, Test Player of the Year
NEW DELHI (TIP): India off-spinner R Ashwin has claimed the top ICC awards for 2015-16, having been named the ICC…
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Researchers Identify 200 Websites That ‘Reliably Echo Russian Propaganda’ to Millions of Americans
WASHINGTON (TIP): Russia had a hand in spreading fake news to millions of Americans during the election cycle, according to…
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Yoga improves memory by reducing stress levels, as per University of Illinois study
CHICAGO (TIP): "Yoga practice improves executive function by attenuating stress levels", according to a study conducted by researchers at University…
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Tata JLR to create thousands of jobs in UK
LONDON (TIP): In a major boost to Brexit-hit UK, Tata Motors' owned Jaguar Land Rover today announced ambitious investment plans…
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Cuba’s iconic leader Fidel Castro dies aged 90
NEW YORK (TIP): Fidel Castro, Cuba's former president and leader of the Communist revolution, has died aged 90, state TV…
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Madhu Saran made Global Ambassador of Women Entrepreneurship Day
UNITED NATIONS: Madhu Saran, a leading social entrepreneur from Chennai was named ‘Women Entrepreneurship Day Global Ambassador of India’ by…
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Japan’s PM Abe has “very candid discussion” with Trump; says confident can build trust
NEW YORK (TIP): Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he had a "very candid discussion" Thursday, November 17, with US…
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Luminaries, activists and artistes come together to spotlight life-changing interventions on ending the pandemic of violence against women and girl
NEW YORK (TIP): Celebrating 20 years of vital work to end violence against women and girls, the UN Trust Fund…
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The alphabet soup at Goa
This weekend will see Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his foreign policy team undertake a complex and significant man oeuvre.…
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Singer-songwriter Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize for Literature
STOCKHOLM (TIP): Bob Dylan, regarded as the voice of a generation for his influential songs from the 1960s onwards, has…
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UN Women inaugurates Geneva Liaison Office
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): UN Women today inaugurated its Geneva Liaison Office, which will provide strategic support and boost efforts for…
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Keep US close, Russia closer
During his recent visit to the US, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar signed the LEMOA with his American counterpart, Ashton Carter.…
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India calls Pakistan a terrorist state in furious Right of Reply at UN
WASHINGTON: Replying to Nawaz Sharif's statement at the General Debate of 71st UNGA, India's First Secretary Eenam Gambhir (Follow her on…
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UN holds first-ever summit on refugees and migrants
UNITED NATIONS: The issue of what to do about the world's 65.3 million displaced people takes center stage at the…
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Obama to address UNGA on Tuesday
US President Barack Obama will address the UN General Assembly for the eighth and last time on Tuesday during which…
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Three south Asians score Congressional fellowship
Houston, Sep 16 (PTI) Three South Asian-Americans are among the five 2016-2017 fellows chosen by the Asian Pacific American Institute…
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Suicide bomber kills 28 at mosque in northwest Pakistan
Peshawar, Sep 16 (PTI) At least 28 people, including five children, were killed and 30 others injured when a Taliban…
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Bali tourist boat blast kills two foreigners, injures 18
DENPASAR, INDONESIA (TIP): An explosion on a speedboat in Bali left two foreigners dead and 18 other tourists injured on…
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BRICS members to jointly counter IS threat, cyber fraud
NEW DELHI (TIP): The growing threat from Islamic State and its spread has made the BRICS to work. The member…
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Malaysia confirms debris found in Tanzania is from MH370
KUALA LUMPUR (TIP): A piece of aircraft wreckage+ found in June off Tanzania has been confirmed as coming from the…
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World’s oldest man turns 113, readies for Bar Mitzvah
JERUSALEM (TIP): The world's oldest man turned 113 on sept 15 and the Holocaust survivor living in Israel readied for…
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Russia says Syria ceasefire broken 45 times in last 24 hours
MOSCOW (TIP): The Russian Defence Ministry said on Sept 15 it had recorded 45 violations of a ceasefire agreement in…
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High time to make #UNSC more Democratic & Representative: UN chief Ban Ki-moon
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has said it is "high time" for the reform of Security Council for making it more…
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Syria truce: Russia accuses US of failing to abide by deal
Russia has accused the United States of failing to fulfil its obligations under the truce agreement in Syria. A Russian…
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