President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan arrived in Pakistan on Thursday after saying he wanted to explore how Islamabad could help foster peace negotiations with his adversary, the Afghan Taliban. Mr. Karzai’s arrival came after he said Wednesday in an interview with The Wall Street Journal that his representatives had begun talks with the Taliban and […]
Pakistan opens NATO supply routes The government of Pakistan ruled by the Pakistan People’s Party has allowed the NATO to use its air space in order to supply its troops in Afghanistan food products. The permission to open the supple routes to the NATO forces by making use of the Pakistani air space was given […]
Feb 14 2012 | Posted in
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The world commits support for Community of Democracies Tunisia Task Force; US to take the lead Washington: (Friday, February 10, 2012) Officials from the United States and more than twenty countries will convene in Tunis, Tunisia on February 9-10 for the inaugural meeting of the Community of Democracies Tunisia Task Force. The United States will […]
Feb 10 2012 | Posted in
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United States and Japan commit to strengthen robust security alliance Washington DC: (Wednesday, February 08, 2012) in a joint statement on Defense posture, issued by USA and Japan, both the countries have expressed their resolve to strengthen their military ties to ensure the security of the Asia Pacific region. The joint statement, released in both […]
Feb 8 2012 | Posted in
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At one point, it looked as if piracy on the internet could never be controlled but with recent legislation being passed around the world by different governments, especially the United States, file sharing websites that had always provided people opportunity to access unlimited amounts of content are on the run. With the recent closures of […]
United States and Russian Federation Conclude Joint Inspection in Antarctica Washington DC: (Monday, January 30, 2012) A joint team from the United States and the Russian Federation concluded a six-day inspection of foreign research stations, installations and equipment in Antarctica on January 28, 2012, pursuant to the Antarctic Treaty of 1959 and its Environmental Protocol. […]
Jan 30 2012 | Posted in
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Nigeria: US condemns attacks in Kano and Bauchi State Washington DC: (Tuesday, January 24, 2012) The United States has strongly condemnd the terrorist attacks in the city of Kano and Bauchi state in Nigeria over the past several days. Expressing its grief and condolence to the bereaved families, the US State Department stated, “We extend […]
Jan 24 2012 | Posted in
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United States Welcomes Additional European Union Sanctions on Iran United States has welcomed additional European Union Sanctions on Iran. The joint statement by the U.S Department of State Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Iran sanctions stated: “We welcome today’s decision by the European Union to ban […]
Jan 24 2012 | Posted in
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United States and the Republic of Korea to Sign Environmental Cooperation Agreement Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Robert Hormats and Republic of Korea Ambassador to the United States Han Duk-soo yesterday signed, on behalf of their respective governments, the United States-Korea Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA). The United States and Korea negotiated […]
Jan 24 2012 | Posted in
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United States and Russian Federation to Conduct Joint Inspection in Antarctica The United States and the Russian Federation will send a joint team to inspect foreign stations, installations and equipment in Antarctica from January 23 to January 28, 2012. The inspection will be conducted pursuant to the Antarctic Treaty of 1959 and its Environmental Protocol. […]
Jan 21 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan asks for delay in US visit Pakistan has recently rejected a request made by the United States to visit the country. The reason of the visit was to discuss issues related to Afghanistan. The news of the rejection of the US request by Pakistan was revealed by the spokesman of the U.S. State Department, […]
Jan 18 2012 | Posted in
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United States Dedicates New Embassy Compound in Monrovia, Liberia In an important symbol of America’s commitment to an enduring friendship with the people of Liberia, as well as the importance of its bilateral relationship with the Liberian Government, the United States dedicated its new embassy in Monrovia today. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, […]
Jan 18 2012 | Posted in
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