Area between Litani river in south Lebanon & Blue Line—withdrawal line of Israeli forces from country in 2000—mandated by UNSC as buffer zone. But Hezbollah continues to operate there.
Russia abstained from the vote, while the remaining 14 council members voted in favour. The US finalized its text Sunday after six days of negotiations among the council.
US and other Western countries sound extremely hollow when they pontificate on strengthening democracy and the fight against terrorism even as they keep India out of P5.
Slovenia has been a robust contender, due to its credentials, by providing consistent funding for the UN budget and making contributions to the UN peacekeepers missions.
Israeli foreign minister cancels meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, says 'there is no place for balanced approach' & latter has 'lost all morality & impartiality'.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says India acts independently on global stage but faces risks from West, adds PM Narendra Modi managed to 'de-politicise' decisions adopted at G20 Summit.
In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.
The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.
Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.
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