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A series of stories by an Indian news agency about Chinese military intrusions into what is claimed to be Indian territory inflamed the news circles.
Asia Society president Vishakha Desai says, "Ours is a complex institution, and those experiencing it can describe it in the same way the blind men touch and describe an elephant."
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In the 21st century it is no longer enough to wield great military force, as the U.S. itself has learned on recent occasions. Nor is economic wealth alone enough
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El-Baz plans to highlight the issues of sustainable development and self-preservation at the Arab Environment 2009 conference in Beirut, Lebanon this November
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The world has turned out to be a lot less malleable and willing to adjust to American preferences than the president may have thought before taking office.
Following growing public criticism, the Financial Times magazine fDi has withdrawn its recent "Asian Personality of the Year" award to Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister of the Indian state of Gujarat.
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wow- they got there fast. 3 weeks ago they were filming this in downtown Brooklyn. She was pretty friendly with the locals
I admit I'm not a fan of Julia Roberts but having seen "The Visitor" with Richard Jenkins I will probably check this out; RJ is a good actor.
oh I am so glad there is a visitor fan in the house! Love that film.
Yep..saw it on cable and fell in love with the film..
Like anyone in India knows who she is.
yes they do! Indians know a lot about Hollywood.
Actually eastern countries are more aware of thr world news or movie industry than this country.
try making a decent movie for a change, something where you don't get undressed
Will the Slumdog kids be in it?
you are funny and then racist.
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