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Putin's special envoy to resolve N Korea crisis
Moscow: As part of international efforts to negotiate a diplomatic solution to the North Korean nuclear crisis, Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending a special envoy to Pyongyang, Beijing and Washington.
US troops move in, Israel in state of high alert
Jerusalem: As Israel geared itself to move into a state of high alert in view of a possible US attack on Iraq, hundreds of American soldiers arrived in the Jewish state to conduct joint military manoeuvres.
China takes note of India's plan on 'Agni-III'
Beijing: China on January 14 said it has taken note of India's plan to develop
nuclear-capable 'Agni-III' ballistic missile and linked the missile race in South Asia to India-Pakistan tension.
US military build-up momentum points to war: Blix
United Nations: Expressing apprehension that the United States might launch an attack on Baghdad without giving them enough time to finish searches, the UN weapons inspectors said complete inspection of Iraqi installations could provide a peaceful solution to the crisis.
US troops for Iraq war to cross 350,000: Report
New York: The United States would require to deploy more than 350,000 troops for a war on Iraq and subsequent occupation of the country, a far greater number than that envisioned during preliminary planning, official sources said.
Egypt seeks to boost IT, agri tie-up with India
Cairo: President Hosni Mubarak has said Egypt would like to enhance its co-operation with India in the fields of Information Technology (IT), communication and agriculture.
US eliminates tariffs on Afghanistan's exports
Washington: United States President George W Bush has signed a proclamation adding Afghanistan to a list of developing nations getting preferential treatment on exports to the US.
'Gorshkov deal to be part of bigger package to Navy'
Moscow: Acquisition of 'admiral Gorshkov' aircraft carrier would be the part of a bigger package deal for the Indian Navy, including the lease of strategic bombers and nuclear submarines, India's Ambassador to Russia Krishnan Raghunath said.
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