The disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is not only having its immediate impact on the economy of the region, but it will also have a long-term effect on the way of life that has been passed for generations, US President Barack Obama has said. “There’s a...
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‘No Unilateral steps by US for Kyrgyz situation’
As the interim government in Kyrgyzstan sought external assistance in quelling the ethnic violence in various parts of the country, the United States said it wont take “any unilateral steps” in response to the situation. A large number of foreign nationals including Indians, mostly students, are trapped in the...
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Australia to impose sanctions on Iranian entities
Australia today said it will impose its own sanctions against Iran to persuade and pressurise it to reverse its nuclear programme, on the heels of fresh penalties imposed by the UN Security Council. Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said Australia will impose sanctions on a bank, a shipping line, and...
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What to do with these malware attacks
Last week, we heard about the massive hack that hit more than 100,000 sites, including websites belonging to police, newspapers (among them The Wall Street Journal) and other major organizations. When visitors tried to access the compromised sites, they were redirected to a website that attempted to install malware....