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US seeks 'permanent' ban on Iran's nuclear ambitions
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [United States], June 28 (ANI): United States Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo on Thursday took an aim at Iran while seeking an arrangement to permanently prevent the Middle East country from acquiring nuclear weapons.
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US' remark on Iran oil imports not India specific: MEA
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday clarified that the statement made by the United States in connection with reducing imports of oil from Iran was not "India specific" and is applicable to all the countries.
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Iran is the next North Korea, says Nikki Haley
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): US Ambassador to United Nations Nikki Haley, who is on a three-day visit to India, on Thursday took an aim at Iran and said the Middle East country is "the next North Korea."
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Indian openers, spinners outclass Ireland
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Dublin [Ireland], Jun 28 (ANI): A terrific opening partnership by Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan and some smart bowling by the spinners helped India to go 1-0 up in the T20I series against Ireland at the Malahide Cricket Club Ground here on Wednesday.
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Iraqi PM calls for disarmament of PKK
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Baghdad [Iraq], June 27 (ANI): Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi has called for the disarmament of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) terrorist group, including other armed groups.
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Room to improve for India in T20I ranking
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Dubai [United Arab Emirates], June 26 (ANI): India, who are currently standing at the number three spot in the ICC T20I rankings, will aim to climb up to the top of the standings when they head into the series against Ireland and England, beginning June 27 at the Malahide Cricket Club Ground
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Smriti Irani remembers India's fight for pride, honour on Emergency annive
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 26 (ANI): Recalling the Emergency period, Union Minister of Textiles Smriti Irani on Tuesday said that India's fight for immortality, pride, strength and honour has brought the country under one roof.
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Once a nomad, Alireza Beiranvand steals limelight after Ronaldo's penalty
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], June 26 (ANI): Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand became an overnight star after he blocked a penalty kick by Cristiano Ronaldo during a Group B match of the ongoing 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup in Russia. However, if one looks back at his past life - the struggles
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FIFA WC: Portugal enters knockout rounds despite Ronaldo's penalty miss
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], June 26 (ANI): Portugal on Monday entered the knockout stages of the ongoing 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup after they survived a 1-1 draw against Iran in their last group encounter at the Mordovia Arena.
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FIFA WC: Uruguay, Russia eye knockout berth
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Samara [Russia], June 25 (ANI): Two-time winners Uruguay and hosts Russia will aim to book their place in the knockout rounds of the ongoing 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup when they lock horns with each other in the third and final match of the tournament here at the Samara Arena on Mond
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Mohali cricketer in Ireland squad for India T20
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Dublin [Ireland], June 24 (ANI): Indian-origin cricketer Simranjit Singh has been picked up by Ireland in their T20 squad ahead of the two-match series against India.
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Iran to Face 'Wrath of Entire World' if it pursues nukes: Pompeo
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], June 24 (ANI): United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, said Iran will have to face the wrath of the entire world if it ramped up its nuclear programme.
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