Monday, February 18, 2013

[World] Prime Minister David Cameron begins India visit

Prime Minister David Cameron begins India visit
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/21497323
British Prime Minister David Cameron has started an important three-day visit to India to promote trade between the two countries.

Nigeria Islamists Ansaru claim Bauchi Setraco seizures
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57569840/focus-on-nigeria-islamic-extremist-groups-as-7-foreign-workers-held-captive/
Nigerian militant group Ansaru says it kidnapped seven foreign workers in a raid that saw a security guard killed. Italian, Filipino, British, Greek and Lebanese workers are thought to be among those being held after the attack in the northern state of Bauchi.

Anxious Whispers in Tripoli
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/19/opinion/anxious-whispers-in-tripoli.html
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Israeli PM: North Korea nuclear tests shows sanctions alone won't stop Iran's ...
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2013/02/18/Israels-PM-says-time-has-come-for-peace/UPI-19391361188249/
JERUSALEM - Israel's prime minister says North Korea's recent nuclear test shows that “sanctions alone will not stop” Iran's atomic program.

Chopper deal: probe team departure delayed again, likely to leave for Italy ...
http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/vvip-chopper-scam-how-agustawestland-paid-middleman-to-buyback-19-derelict-indian-helicopters-332048
A joint probe team comprising a senior investigating officer of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and a law officer along with officials of ministry of defence is likely to leave for Italy on Tuesday to probe the allegations of kickbacks in the Rs.

EU foreign ministers discuss ending war in Syria
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2013/Feb-18/206877-europe-sharply-split-over-military-support-for-syrian-rebels.ashx
BRUSSELS: European Union foreign ministers are wrestling with the divisive issue of whether to ease the arms embargo against Syria so military aid can be funneled to the rebels fighting President Bashar Assad.

Cautious response to Ramphele
http://news.iafrica.com/sa/843117.html
Political parties reacted cautiously to Mamphela Ramphele's announcement on Monday that she had formed a "party political platform".

Armenians vote in presidential election marred by shooting
http://www.euronews.com/2013/02/18/sarksyan-expected-to-win-re-election-in-armenia/
Mon Feb 18, 2013 12:53am EST. * Sarksyan had wide lead in polls before vote. * Voters see stability in voting for incumbent. * Campaign tainted by assassination attempt on rival.

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