2010年3月24日星期三

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Yahoo! News: India Top Stories - Reuters

Global deforestation slowed over last decade - U.N. (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Mar 2010 04:14 PM PDT

A seedling pokes through the ground in an area of the Amazon jungle that was deforested near Manaus December 11, 2009. Deforestation slowed in the last decade, in the first sign that global conservation efforts are bearing fruit the UN said. REUTERS/Bruno Kelly/Amazonaspress/FilesReuters - Deforestation slowed in the last decade, in the first sign that global conservation efforts are bearing fruit, but an area the size of Costa Rica is still being destroyed each year, the United Nations said on Thursday.

United States, Pakistan seek to turn around ties (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Mar 2010 03:23 PM PDT

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shakes hands with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi during their meeting at the State Department in Washington, March 24, 2010. REUTERS/Jim YoungReuters - The United States and Pakistan sought on Wednesday to overcome years of mistrust, with Washington promising to speed up overdue military payments as the two increase cooperation in tackling militants.

Zain approves African asset sale to Bharti (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

A traffic policeman directs traffic under an advisement of Bharti Airtel at a booth in Ahmedabad July 31, 2009. REUTERS/Amit Dave/FilesReuters - Kuwaiti telecom Zain is about to sell most of its African assets to Bharti Airtel for $9 billion, finally giving the Indian buyer its much sought-after foothold in Africa's fast-growing market.

Fashion week stalled sans fire permit (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Mar 2010 08:48 AM PDT

Aspiring models stand in a queue on the ramp during auditions for India Fashion Week 2010 in New Delhi February 2, 2010. All shows on the first day of India's biggest fashion event were cancelled on Wednesday after organisers could not furnish mandatory fire safety permits. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/FilesReuters - All shows on the first day of India's biggest fashion event were cancelled on Wednesday after organisers could not furnish mandatory fire safety permits.

Q+A - What business risks do Maoist rebels pose? (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Mar 2010 03:38 AM PDT

Police and railway officials stand next to an overturned coach of a passenger train which was derailed after suspected Maoist rebels blew up a railway track near Manoharpur, in Jharkhand November 20, 2009. REUTERS/Rajesh Kumar Sen/FilesReuters - Maoist rebels have stepped up attacks in parts of India this week in response to a planned government offensive, a conflict that could hurt investment plans, particularly in the country's mineral belt. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has described the insurgency as the biggest internal security challenge. Here are some questions and answers on the insurgency and possible risks to industry and investment.

RBI: demand-side pressures can build up (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Mar 2010 02:56 AM PDT

A file photo of Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Governor Duvvuri Subbarao as he speaks during a meeting at the head office in Mumbai January 29, 2010. REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe/FilesReuters - Demand-side pressure on the Indian economy can build up further and it is better to take some action now, the Reserve Bank of India governor said on Wednesday, days after it surprised markets by raising interest rates.

Bharti Airtel to sell Apple iPhone 3GS from Friday (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Mar 2010 03:21 AM PDT

A man talks on a mobile phone in front of an advisement of Bharti Airtel in Agartala in this January 22, 2010 file photo. Bharti Airtel will start selling Apple Inc's iPhone 3GS from Friday, the Indian firm said in a statement. REUTERS/Jayanta Dey/FilesReuters - Bharti Airtel will start selling Apple Inc's iPhone 3GS from Friday, the Indian firm said in a statement.

U.S. to speed Pakistan military equipment transfers (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Mar 2010 01:06 PM PDT

Reuters - The United States and Pakistan have agreed to fast-track pending Pakistani requests for military equipment as the two step up security cooperation, Pakistan's foreign minister said on Wednesday.

Finmin adviser sees growth at 8.5 pct in Q4 FY10 (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Mar 2010 12:15 AM PDT

Labourers work at a construction site of a government building as an Air India airplane is seen at the airport on the outskirts of New Delhi March 23, 2010. REUTERS/Danish SiddiquiReuters - India's economy is expected to grow at 8.5 percent in this quarter, a top adviser said on Wednesday.

Sunil Chhetri close to Kansas City deal - report (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Mar 2010 12:04 AM PDT

A file photo of India's Sunil Chhetri as he plays against Turkmenistan during the AFC Challenge Cup soccer match in Hyderabad August 3, 2008. REUTERS/Krishnendu Halder/FilesReuters - Striker Sunil Chhetri is close to signing for Major League Soccer (MLS) club Kansas City Wizards, local media reported on Wednesday.

ANALYSIS - India surprises with big new coal ports (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Mar 2010 06:13 AM PDT

A labourer works at a wholesale coal shop in Siliguri February 27, 2008. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri/FilesReuters - The speed with which large, private, fully-mechanised ports are springing up in India is making coal producers and traders think again.

Canada reassigns warship to fight al Qaeda attacks (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Mar 2010 11:28 AM PDT

Reuters - Canada has cancelled a visit to India for one of its warships and assigned it to counterterrorism operations in the Gulf of Aden because of risks of al Qaeda attacks, an officer on the ship said on Wednesday.

Outlawed Pakistan group LeT calls for holy war (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Mar 2010 10:00 PM PDT

Smoke and fire billows out of the Taj Hotel in Mumbai in this November 27, 2008 file photo. The head of outlawed Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), blamed for the 2008 attack on Mumbai, urged supporters on Tuesday to wage holy war against Reuters - The head of outlawed Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), blamed for the 2008 attack on Mumbai, urged supporters on Tuesday to wage holy war against "oppressors".

Goldman applies for India banking licence - reports (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Mar 2010 01:55 AM PDT

A view of Goldman Sachs booth on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange is seen in this September 30, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/FilesReuters - Goldman Sachs has applied for a banking licence in India, local media reported, citing the company's India chief executive.

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