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All unfilled chemical munitions of Syria destructed: OPCW

December 8, 2013

As per Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), all of Syria’s unfilled munitions have been destroyed. The United Nations and OPCW teams are working in tandem in Syria with an aim to remove the most toxic chemicals from ..

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Mr. Ahmet Uzumcu re-appointed as OPCW Director General

December 8, 2013

At the 18th Session of the Conference of State Parties, Mr. Ahmet Uzumcu was re-appointed as the OPCW Director General. Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) An independent, international body established in 1997. Objective: To implement the Chemical ..

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Stamps of India National Exhibition 2013 (SINE)

December 8, 2013

The 4th Edition of Stamps of India National Exhibition 2013 (SINE) organized by Bharatiya Daktikit Sangstha, Kolkata at NDMC Convention Centre, Parliament Street, New Delhi. To celebrate 100 years of cinema in India, SINE acknowledges the contribution of legendary yesteryear ..

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India contributes $1 million to UN women's body

December 8, 2013

To help global efforts to ensure gender equality and empowerment of women, India contributed $1 million to the UN as the fourth installment of India’s multi-year pledge to provide USD 5 Mn to UN Women (United Nations entity for gender equality ..

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Malala wins UN Human Rights Prize 2013

December 7, 2013

Pakistani teen activist Malala Yousafzai, who survived bullet-injury inflicted by the Taliban for championing girls’ education has won the UN Human Rights Prize 2013. The winners of the prestigious United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights for 2013  are – Ms. ..

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Anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela passed away

December 7, 2013

Nelson Mandela (95), South African anti-apartheid icon passed away at his residence at Johannesburg. The death of the great statesman is being mourned by his nation and the world with tributes flooding in from the leaders and people all over the ..

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Ms Sushma Singh will be the next Chief Information Commissioner of India

December 6, 2013

The senior most Information Commissioner Ms Sushma Singh will be the next Chief Information Commissioner of India (CIC), she will succeed Ms Deepak Sandhu. The decision to appoint Sushma Singh, a former IAS officer, as the next CIC was taken unanimously ..

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Indian diplomat Abhay Kumar writes anthem for SAARC

December 5, 2013

In a bid to foster regional consciousness and bring member states closer, Kathmandu-based Indian diplomat Abhay Kumar composed an anthem for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). SAARC Anthem by Kumar will be translated in Hindi, English, Nepali, Bengali, Pashto, ..

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Raheel Sharif becomes chief of Pakistan Army

December 1, 2013

Lt General Raheel Sharif promoted and appointed as the new chief of Pakistan army. As per official announcement, President Mamnoon Hussain on the advice of Prime Minister Mr. Nawaz Sharif named General Sharif as chief of army staff and General Rashad ..

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Breakthrough deal at Iran and P5+1 nuclear talks

November 25, 2013

A key breakthrough deal has been clinched at Iran and P5+1 group of nations negotiations aimed to curb Iran’s nuclear programme in exchange for limited sanctions relief. The Chief Negotiator for the P5+1 nations, Catherine Marie Ashton and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Jawad Zarief inked ..

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