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Nepal-Africa film festival opens with 'Earth Anthem'
Kathmandu, June 19 (IANS) The third edition of the Nepal-Africa Film Festival opened with the screening of "Earth Anthem", a short film written, produced and directed by Indian poet-diplomat Abhay K.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:48:12 PM

Over 8,000 held for food crimes in China
Beijing, June 19 (IANS) More than 8,200 people have been arrested in China since a crackdown on food safety crimes was launched in January, authorities said Wednesday.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:42:15 PM

Radioactive element found in groundwater near Japan n-plant
Tokyo, June 19 (IANS) High levels of a toxic radioactive isotope have been found in groundwater near the tsunami-hit Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan, the plant operator said Wednesday.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 5:30:14 PM

South Korean president visits Indian book pavilion
Seoul, June 19 (IANS) South Korean President Park Geun-hye Wednesday toured the Indian pavilion at an international book fair here in which India is participating as the guest of honour for the first time.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 4:56:05 PM

Afghans break off talks with US on security deal
Kabul, June 19 (IANS) The Afghan government Wednesday said it has suspended talks with the US on the proposed security agreement, saying America has a contradictory stance over the peace process in the country.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 4:46:06 PM

80 Sri Lankans held while trying to migrate to Australia
Colombo, June 19 (IANS) At least 80 Sri Lankans were detained by the navy Wednesday for attempting to illegally migrate to Australia, the navy said.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 4:36:05 PM

Palestinians should have a state as a right: Blair
Jerusalem, June 19 (IANS) Palestinians "should have a state, not as a reward for good behaviour but as a right", Tony Blair, the official envoy of the Middle East Quartet, said Wednesday.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 4:28:27 PM

Spain retains UEFA Under-21 crown
Jerusalem, June 19 (IANS) Spain retained the 2013 UEFA U-21 soccer championship beating Italy 4-2 here at the Teddy Stadium.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 12:54:02 PM

Japan registers trade deficit
Tokyo, June 19 (IANS) Japan registered 993.9 billion yen of goods trade deficit in May, the government said Wednesday.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 12:38:07 PM

Cisco set to open new centre in Israel
Jerusalem, June 19 (IANS) The US technology giant Cisco plans to open a new research and development center in Israel, the company's CEO John Chambers said during his meeting with Israel's Minister of Finance Yair Lapid.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 12:16:01 PM

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