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Expatriate Indians hail PM Modi as he arrives in US

New York, Sept 27 (ANI): Expatriate Indians hailed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrived in New York on his maiden visit to the United States. Supporters shouted slogans welcoming Modi, raised banners and placards and praised him. They said they are proud of Modi as he is the most dynamic leader who can bring a change in India. Modi arrived in New York on Friday on his maiden visit to the United States, aiming to woo corporate titans and crown a burst of investment-focused diplomacy. Several members of Overseas Friends of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with supporters of Modi gathered on the streets of New York and welcomed the Indian prime minister with much fanfare.

Sep 27, 2014

Nawaz Sharif addresses UN General Assembly, rakes up 'Kashmir issue' blaming India for cancellation

New York, Sep 27 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif raised the issue of Kashmir at the UN General Assembly in New York and blamed India for "another missed opportunity" to address outstanding issues by cancelling the foreign secretary-level talks. Sharif urges United Nations to 'peacefully settle' the conflicted issue of Kashmir. He said that his government had sincerely embarked on negotiation process with India for peaceful resolution of all disputes. Further, he also talked about the national calamity faced by Pakistan recently and also other issues of natural changes in the world. Sharif also congratulated Afghanistan on its election results.

Sep 27, 2014

PM Modi gets 'rockstar like welcome' at New York Hotel on his arrival

New York, Sep 27 (ANI): Crowds greet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, by chanting his name and blowing the conch shell in triumph on the streets of New York as he arrived at the hotel. PM Modi arrived in New York on Friday on his maiden visit to the United States, aiming to woo corporate titans and crown a burst of investment-focused diplomacy. Crowds were shouting pro-Modi slogans as he took walk to the hotel surrounded by water-tight security. Several posters and placards bearing Modi's name and photo also greeted the Indian prime minister. Modi's schedule lists about 35 engagements during a 100-hour trip, including a rock-star-like address at New York's Madison Square Garden, a speech to the United Nations and an appearance at a Central Park festival that features rap star Jay Z.

Sep 27, 2014

India will remain committed to Afghanistan: Expert

New Delhi, Sept 27 (ANI): Afghanistan is in a state of transition and during this crucial period in national life of Afghan people, India will remain a strategic partner of Afghanistan. The recent visit of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to Afghanistan has drawn two points, the first being that India will remain committed to Afghanistan and second that India will continue with the aid and assistance training programmes, believes Vishal Chandra, a fellow at the Institute of Defense Studies and Analyses, a Delhi-based think-tank. India has been partner with Afghanistan since the overthrowing of Taliban regime in 2001. India's effort is a part of wider international effort to help to rebuild Afghan capacities, capabilities and institutions.

Sep 27, 2014

Hundreds rally in Tripoli for Islamic alliance 'Libya Dawn'

Hundreds Libyans rallied in Tripoli's central Martyr's Square on September 26, 2014 in support of "Fajr Libya" (Libya Dawn), a mainly-Islamist alliance. Duration: 00:32

Sep 27, 2014

Fire at air control facility ground all Chicago fires

Hundreds of flights were grounded at two major Chicago airports Friday, snarling air transit for hours after a fire at an air traffic control facility, officials said. Duration: 00:34

Sep 27, 2014

Muslims gather in Paris to denounce IS group 'barbarism'

Hundreds of people gathered in Paris Friday answering a call by Muslim leaders to denounce the "barbarism" of Islamic State militants, as flags across France flew at half mast after the beheading of a French national. Duration: 01:18

Sep 27, 2014

WHO: Experimental Ebola vaccines ready for Africa by 2015

Experimental vaccines to treat Ebola could be ready for use in African countries badly hit by the deadly virus early next year, according to the World Health Organization. Duration: 00:40

Sep 27, 2014

Rebels in eastern Ukraine keep border with Russia open

Kiev has ordered the closure of its border with Russia, but the officer in command of the rebel position of Ouspenka in eastern Ukraine, showed AFP the border is open. Duration: 01:01

Sep 27, 2014

French tech company develops self-parking phone app

French automotive technology company Valeo has developed an app that will park your car with just a thumb swipe on your smartphone. Duration: 01:05

Sep 27, 2014

'No significant progress' in Iran nuclear talks

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said Friday that six-power talks with Iran being held at the United Nations had failed to yield progress on curbing Tehran's nuclear program. Duration: 00:57

Sep 27, 2014

Syria refugees leave cruise liner after Cyprus standoff

Hundreds of mostly Syrian refugees rescued by a cruise liner in the Mediterranean agreed to disembark in Cyprus on Friday after a standoff triggered by their demand to go to Italy. Duration: 00:38

Sep 27, 2014

Al-Nusra Front supporters demonstrate against the US coalition

Supporters of the Al-Nusra Front took part on Friday in a protest in Aleppo against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the international coalition. Duration: 00:51

Sep 26, 2014

Pak PM Nawaz Sharif raises Kashmir issue with UN Secretary General

New Delhi, Sep 26 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif raised the Kashmir issue in his meeting with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon. Pakistan Foreign Office statement said that Sharif met the UN Secretary General and "pointed out that Kashmir was one of the long standing conflicts on the agenda of the UN Security Council". Sharif also "asked the Secretary General to take steps for its peaceful settlement in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions. Pakistani Prime Minister is also expected to raise the Kashmir issue in his address to the UN General Assembly. Pakistan's foreign secretary Ajaz Ahmad Chaudhry had said that there is "no reason" for Sharif not to raise the issue of Kashmir during his address to the annual session of United Nations general assembly.

Sep 26, 2014

PM Narendra Modi reaches New York

New York, Sep 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reached New York City on his five-day long maiden visit to the United States. Modi has a tight schedule for his visit which spans 26 September to 1 October. Indian Prime Minister's Air India flight landed on John F. Kennedy International Airport, where a limousine waited in his welcome. Modi was received by Indian Ambassador to the United States, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and other dignitaries. PM Modi is now heading to New York Palace Hotel where itself, he has aligned meetings with dignitaries.

Sep 26, 2014