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Russia, India cement ties with arms, N-deals
Russia and India stressed their strategic partnership on Monday, agreeing to boost military ties and cooperate in the civilian use of nuclear technology, but gave few details.
“We have discussed the key aspects of our economic and military-technical cooperation,” Russian President Dmitry Medvedev told Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the start of their official talks [...]
“Mumbai attacks” Seven suspects indicted by Pakistan
India marks the first anniversary Thursday of last year’s militant attacks on Mumbai with a series of ceremonies to honour the 166 victims killed in the deadly rampage by 10 Islamist gunmen.
The day of remembrance comes as India’s government continued to push neighbouring Pakistan — where the gunmen are believed to have trained — [...]
Obama promise to finish the job in Afghanistan
US President Barack Obama promised he would unveil his decision “shortly” on whether to escalate the war in Afghanistan and pledged: “It is my intention to finish the job.”
“I will be making an announcement to the American people about how we intend to move forward. I will be doing so shortly,” Obama said during a [...]
Singh urges US to stay committed in Afghanistan, Pakistan
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (pictured) arrived in Washington on Sunday for a state visit with US President Barack Obama, urging him to stay committed in Afghanistan and to pressure Pakistan to act against Islamic extremists.
AFP – Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday started a high-profile state visit to the United States with a [...]
