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    Key meet opens in the shadow of violence
    MANAMA, AUG. 15. Iraqi delegates to a conference on Sunday to discuss the creation of an interim Assembly for the country were witness to the deteriorating security situation after militants fired mortars at the meeting, killing at least two ...

    New York to unleash fury on Republicans
    NEW YORK, AUG. 15.The smiling face of the former New York mayor, Ed Koch, beams down from posters all over the city. "The Republicans are coming," it says underneath. "Make nice". Fat chance. New York is bracing for one of the biggest showdowns ...

    Crossing the seven seas
    COLOMBO, AUG. 15. For Bula Chowdhury, who dominated the competitive aquatic pools as a short-distance champion, crossing the seven seas has been a long-held fascination. She says: "My dream is to cross the seven seas. In West Bengal [where she ...

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    Expatriates rejoice with fervour
    SYDNEY, AUG. 15. Indians abroad celebrated the country's Independence Day today by hoisting the Tricolour at diplomatic missions and holding cultural programmes. In Australia, expatriate Indians gathered at the residence of the Indian ...

    Pakistan delegation takes part in vigil
    WAGAH (AMRITSAR), AUG. 15. A six-member delegation from Pakistan, including three lawmakers, participated in the candle light vigil on Indian soil on the eve of the country's Independence Day. Several eminent people joined the hundreds of ...

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  • Nepal invites more Indian investments
  • Head of Indian school released from Saudi jail
  • Indian-origin defence officer complains against racist slur



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