Cabinet clears $2.35 bn for Russian aircraft carrier

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New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) A cabinet panel Wednesday cleared the $2.35 billion fresh price for the aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov that India has purchased from Russia, an official said. The clearance comes a day before Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin arrives here on a two-day visit.
“The cabinet committee on security (CCS) has given [...]

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Prince Andrew at Queen Elizabeth’s birthday celebrations in Delhi

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New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The sprawling lawns of British High Commissioner Richard Stagg’s residence Wednesday rocked to the spirit of Britain-India kinship as Prince Andrew, the third child of Queen Elizabeth II, flagged off his mother’s 84th birthday celebrations in India.
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EU climate chief welcomes India, China stance on Copenhagen

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Brussels, March 10 (DPA) The European Union’s top negotiator on climate change welcomed Wednesday India and China’s decision to formally back the agreement reached at an international conference in Copenhagen last year.
In the so-called Copenhagen Accord, a group of developed and emerging powers - including the US, the European Union, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, South Africa [...]

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EU condemns new Israeli settlements in Jerusalem

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Strasbourg, March 10 (IANS) The European Union Wednesday condemned Israel’s decision to build 1,600 new houses in east Jerusalem, saying the move could increase distrust between Israel and Palastine.
EU foreign policy Chief Catherine Ashton said the measure rarefies the fragile peace process in the region and can increase distrust.
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EU condemns new Israeli settlements in Jerusalem

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Strasbourg, March 10 (IANS) The European Union Wednesday condemned Israel’s decision to build 1,600 new houses in east Jerusalem, saying the move could increase distrust between Israel and Palastine.
EU foreign policy Chief Catherine Ashton said the measure rarefies the fragile peace process in the region and can increase distrust.
During a debate on the issue in [...]

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