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India, Chile for protecting interests of developing nations

India & Chile FlagSantiago , Apr. 22 (ANI): Visiting Indian President Pratibha Devisingh Patil had a one-to-one meeting with her Chilean counterpart Verónica Michelle Bachelet Jeria here on Monday night, at which both declared their governments’ resolve to protect the interests of developed countries.

Briefing the media about the meeting, the Secretary to President, Dr Christie Fernandez, said both sides renewed their commitment not to allow the interests of the developing countries to be bartered away.

Peaceful demonstration against religious exclusivism during Pope’s UN address

Peaceful demonstration against religious exclusivism during Pope’s UN address

Thailand boosts farming amid rapid food price increases

Thailand boosts farming amid rapid food price increasesBa

Pennsylvania polls open in crucial Obama, Clinton race

Hershey, Pennsylvania  -  After six weeks of listening to contentious bids for their support, Pennsylvania voters headed to the polls Tuesday with the fate of Hillary Clinton's presidential ambitio

Brown faces growing rebellion from disgruntled Labour backbenchers

Britain Prime Minister Gordon Brown London  -  Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown was Tuesday facing a growing rebellion from Labour Party parliamentarians over controversial tax plans.

The camp of so-called Labour rebels said Tuesday that up to 40 members had signed a motion demanding immediate compensation for about 5 million low-earning taxpayers affected by tax hikes following the abolition of the bottom rate of income tax.

Hosny Mubarak begins France visit

Paris - Egyptian President Hosny MubarakEgyptian President Hosny Mubara

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