Posts Tagged ‘with-the-united’
Broad consensus in UPA on Lokpal: Chidambaram
New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday discussed the Lokpal issue with the United Progressive Alliance leaders and arrived at a 'broad consensus' ahead of the all-party meeting convened on Follow this link: Broad consensus in UPA on Lokpal: Chidambaram
Congress top leaders discuss FDI logjam, back PM
With the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government coming under stringent attack from both opposition and allies for the decision to allow 51 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail, top leaders of the Congress party Monday discussed the issue here and are believed to have put their weight behind Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the [...]
South Korean trade minister defends deal with US (AP)
AP - South Korea's top trade official on Sunday defended a hard-fought compromise with the United States on a stalled free trade agreement by rejecting accusations that his government gave up too much to seal the deal. The rest is here: South Korean trade minister defends deal with US (AP)
Memos reveal US-Libya standoff over uranium (AP)
AP - As it dismantled its nuclear weapons program, Libya sparked a tense diplomatic standoff with the United States last year when it refused to hand over its last batch of highly enriched uranium to protest the slowness of improving ties with Washington, leaked U.S. diplomatic memos reveal. Original post: Memos reveal US-Libya standoff [...]
S.Korea lays to rest marines killed in N.Korea attack (AFP)
AFP - South Korea laid to rest two marines killed in North Korea's artillery strikes, on the eve of massive naval war games with the United States that have angered Pyongyang and its ally Beijing. Go here to see the original: S.Korea lays to rest marines killed in N.Korea attack (AFP)
US briefs allies about next WikiLeaks release (AP)
AP - U.S. allies around the world have been briefed by American diplomats about an expected release of classified U.S Continue reading here: US briefs allies about next WikiLeaks release (AP)
South Korea names security adviser as defense minister (Reuters)
Reuters - South Korean President Lee Myung-bak appointed his security adviser as new defense minister on Friday, Korean media reported, as tensions rise after a deadly artillery attack by North Korea and an impending joint military exercise with the United States. Read the original post: South Korea names security adviser as defense [...]
Experts meet ahead of naval drills in SKorea (AP)
AP - South Korea launched its participation Wednesday in a U.S.-led coalition to intercept ships suspected of spreading weapons of mass destruction, risking the anger of rival North Korea, one of the countries targeted by the program. More here: Experts meet ahead of naval drills in SKorea (AP)
Pakistan reopens Afghan border crossing NATO uses (AP)
AP - Pakistan reopened a key border crossing to NATO supply convoys heading into Afghanistan on Sunday, ending an 11-day blockade imposed after a U.S. helicopter strike killed two Pakistani soldiers. Read the original here: Pakistan reopens Afghan border crossing NATO uses (AP)
Gunmen torch 29 more NATO oil tankers in Pakistan (AP)
AP - Gunmen armed with a rocket torched 29 NATO oil tankers in southwestern Pakistan before dawn Saturday, the latest attack on the supply line for international troops in Afghanistan since Pakistani authorities closed a key border crossing amid a dispute with the United States. Originally posted here: Gunmen torch 29 more NATO oil [...]
