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23 criminals executed in China ahead of holiday
Beijing: China on September 30 announced that 23 criminals had been executed over
the weekend, in a crackdown by authorities on the eve of a weeklong national holiday.
India, China hold 3rd round of security dialogue
Beijing: India and China have concluded the third round of the security dialogue on a high note paving the way for improved bilateral ties and better understanding of mutual security concerns, including the fight against terrorism, a senior Indian official said on September 30.
Trade subsidies in rich nations should end: Singh
Washington: India has demanded elimination of trade-distorting subsidies in rich countries to ensure adequate access to financial resources for developing and other nations.
UN begins arms inspection talks with Iraq
Vienna: Iraqi officials opened talks with UN arms experts in Vienna on September 30 to discuss resuming inspections as the United States kept up its threats to enforce disarmament if necessary.
Russia to start delivery of 9 AWACS by year end
Moscow: Russia is to start deliveries of nine Kamov K-31 AWACS helicopters to India by the end of this year, under two separate contracts signed in 1999 and 2001.
Fundamentals of Indian economy sound: Jaswant
Washington: India will be able to withstand the costs of the border standoff with Pakistan, Finance Minister Jaswant Singh has said.
Terror issue to figure in Vajpayee, Blair talks
London: The fight against terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, will figure prominently in the talks Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee will have in London with his British counterpart Tony Blair on October 12, official sources said on September 30.
Every country has right to pre-emption, claims Jaswant
Washington: Finance Minister Jaswant Singh has said that every country has a right to pre-emptive strikes as an inherent part of its right to self-defence and it was not the prerogative of any one nation.
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