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Sahitya Aaj Tak: Gulzar urges President to increase interaction with litterateurs
1 month ago

Sahitya Aaj Tak: Gulzar urges President to increase interaction with litterateurs

India Today  

Iconic poet and lyricist Gulzar urged President Droupadi Murmu to increase her interaction with litterateurs, saying they get very little opportunity to express their views to the government. Gulzar made the remark at the sixth edition of 'Sahitya Aaj Tak', where he was given the prestigious 'Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Lifetime Achievement Award'. Speaking at the event, held at New …

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Joe Biden urges Americans to 'bring down temperature' after Donald Trump win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Joe Biden urges Americans to 'bring down temperature' after Donald Trump win

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden urged Americans Thursday to lower the political temperature after Donald Trump's crushing election win over Kamala Harris, saying in a conciliatory address to the nation that he would ensure a peaceful transition of power. In a solemn speech from the White House, Biden also said the result should "lay to rest" doubts about the integrity of the …

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Xi urges Hubei to drive modernization
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Xi urges Hubei to drive modernization

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping interacts with residents of Siyi village in Xianning on Tuesday during an inspection tour to Central China's Hubei province. XIE HUANCHI/XINHUA President Xi Jinping has highlighted the pivotal role of Central China's Hubei province in the nation's modernization drive, calling for greater strides in sci-tech and industrial innovation, ecological conservation and deepening comprehensive reform and opening-up. Speaking …

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Iran's president urges U.S. to begin new era of relations with Tehran
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Iran's president urges U.S. to begin new era of relations with Tehran

The Hindu  

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged the U.S. to begin a new era in its relations with Iran. While criticising the U.S. military presence in Iran’s neighbourhood, the U.S. sanctions against Iran, and the killing of Iranian top General Qassem Soleimani in 2020, Mr. Pezeshkian said during his speech at the U.N. General Assembly, “We can go beyond these limits and …

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Brazil’s Lula urges Venezuela’s Maduro to respect vote results, is ‘frightened’ by talk of bloodbath
5 months ago

Brazil’s Lula urges Venezuela’s Maduro to respect vote results, is ‘frightened’ by talk of bloodbath

Associated Press  

BRASILIA, Brazil — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Monday his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolás Maduro should respect the results of the elections scheduled for Sunday, and said he was “frightened” by Maduro’s reference to a possible post-election bloodbath. “If Maduro wants to contribute for growth to return to Venezuela, for people who left Venezuela to come back and …

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French President Macron urges moderate politicians to regroup to defeat far right in elections
6 months, 1 week ago

French President Macron urges moderate politicians to regroup to defeat far right in elections

Deccan Chronicle  

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron called Wednesday for moderate politicians from the left and the right to regroup to defeat the far right in general elections. Macron addressed French voters Wednesday for the first time since he called for a snap national election following a crushing defeat of his party by the far right in the European parliamentary vote. President …

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Trump urges gun owners to vote, calls himself ‘best friend’ of NRA
7 months ago

Trump urges gun owners to vote, calls himself ‘best friend’ of NRA

LA Times  

Former President Trump urged gun owners to vote as he addressed thousands of members of the National Rifle Assn., which officially endorsed him just before he took the stage Saturday at the group’s annual meeting in Dallas. “We’ve got to get gun owners to vote,” Trump said. But let’s be rebellious and vote this time.” Trump has claimed that the …

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After Putin, PM Modi speaks to Ukrainian President, Zelenskyy urges India to play peacemaker role
9 months ago

After Putin, PM Modi speaks to Ukrainian President, Zelenskyy urges India to play peacemaker role

India TV News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the phone and assured him of providing continued humanitarian support. PM Modi also assured him of strengthening the relations between India and Ukraine besides promising support for peace and bringing an early end to the ongoing conflict. PM Modi also spoke to Putin earlier today …

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Supreme Court urges Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Governor to break the ice over hot tea
1 year ago

Supreme Court urges Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Governor to break the ice over hot tea

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on December 13 urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Senior advocates A.M. Singhvi, P. Wilson and advocate Sabarish Subramanian, for Tamil Nadu, said the meeting may “break the ice” but the beverage may not resolve the “constitutional problem” triggered by the Governor’s decision to refer the Bills, re-enacted by the State Assembly, to the President for consideration …

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Biden urges more U.S. military funding for Ukraine, Israel in Oval Office address
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden urges more U.S. military funding for Ukraine, Israel in Oval Office address

LA Times  

President Biden used a rare Oval Office address Thursday to urge Americans to support more military funding for Israel in the wake of a deadly Hamas attack and more aid for Ukraine in its protracted war against Russia, warning that both conflicts pose a threat to U.S. national security. “We put all of that at risk if we walk away …

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The auto workers’ strike enters its 4th week. The union president urges members to keep up the fight
1 year, 2 months ago

The auto workers’ strike enters its 4th week. The union president urges members to keep up the fight

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The president of the United Auto Workers and other labor leaders headlined a rally Saturday in Chicago to maintain union members’ support for a strike against Detroit automakers that is now in its fourth week. UAW President Shawn Fain, using language that has become familiar over the past month, portrayed the strike a pivotal moment for organized labor …

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Congo leader urges Macron to back sanctions against Rwanda
1 year, 9 months ago

Congo leader urges Macron to back sanctions against Rwanda

Associated Press  

KINSHASA, Congo — Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi urged visiting French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday to pursue international sanctions against Rwanda for its alleged military support to the M23 rebellion. On Saturday, the French president said that Congo “must not be a spoils of war.” “This is the very meaning of my presence today, to tell everyone that there cannot …

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China urges Russia, Ukraine to resume direct peace talks as soon as possible
1 year, 9 months ago

China urges Russia, Ukraine to resume direct peace talks as soon as possible

Firstpost  

Beijing: China called Friday for Russia and Ukraine to hold peace talks as soon as possible while insisting that nuclear weapons must not be used in their conflict. “All parties should support Russia and Ukraine in working in the same direction and resuming direct dialogue as quickly as possible,” said the paper, released on the foreign ministry’s website. Must Read: …

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US VP’s husband urges global action against antisemitism
1 year, 10 months ago

US VP’s husband urges global action against antisemitism

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Doug Emhoff, the husband of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, took his campaign against antisemitism to the United Nations Thursday, urging diplomats from many nations to speak out against the rising global hatred of Jews and stressing: “Silence is not an option.” The first Jewish spouse of either a U.S. president or vice president, the California lawyer …

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President Xi urges Asia-Pacific integration
2 years, 1 month ago

President Xi urges Asia-Pacific integration

China Daily  

Greater economic cooperation will benefit region, he tells APEC event President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that the Asia-Pacific region is no one's backyard and should not become an arena for big power contests, and he called for advancing regional economic integration and building an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future. The Cold-War mindset, hegemonism, unilateralism and protectionism are rising, …

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Rights tribunal urges Peru not to release ex-President Fujimori
2 years, 8 months ago

Rights tribunal urges Peru not to release ex-President Fujimori

Al Jazeera  

Inter-American Court of Human Rights says Peru ‘must refrain’ from releasing Alberto Fujimori from prison. The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has urged Peru not to release former President Alberto Fujimori, saying a decision last month to reinstate a presidential pardon did not give enough weight to the right to justice of Fujimori’s victims. The IACHR resolution published on Friday …

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Zelenskyy urges US Congress to do more, shares clip of war's toll on Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

Zelenskyy urges US Congress to do more, shares clip of war's toll on Ukraine

Hindustan Times  

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of war-torn Ukraine, on Wednesday appealed to the US Congress for further military assistance and more sanctions against Russia, including withdrawal of all American businesses. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy receives a standing ovation during his address to US Congress on Wednesday. Zelenskyy, who received a standing ovation from the US lawmakers as he appeared on the …

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Biden urges Putin to seek diplomacy, not war, with Ukraine
3 years ago

Biden urges Putin to seek diplomacy, not war, with Ukraine

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with President Biden via a video call in the Black Sea resort of Sochi on Dec. 7, 2021. President Biden warned Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during a videoconference Tuesday that invading Ukraine would result in stiff economic sanctions from the U.S. and several European allies. “President Biden voiced the deep concerns of the …

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Gambian commission urges prosecutions for Yahya Jammeh-era abuses
3 years ago

Gambian commission urges prosecutions for Yahya Jammeh-era abuses

Al Jazeera  

In a 14,000-page report handed to President Barrow gives details of nearly 400 victims of torture, killing and rape. A long-awaited report into allegations of abuse committed during former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh’s 22-year rule has recommended to the government to pursue criminal charges against those responsible. Nearly 400 witnesses gave chilling evidence about state-sanctioned torture, death squads, rape and …

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UN chief urges US to remove Iran sanctions as agreed in 2015
3 years, 5 months ago

UN chief urges US to remove Iran sanctions as agreed in 2015

Al Jazeera  

Antonio Guterres’ appeal comes amid talks to revive the nuclear deal under which Iran accepted curbs on its nuclear programme in return for a lifting of sanctions. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed to US President Joe Biden’s administration to lift or waive all sanctions on Iran as agreed under a 2015 deal aimed at stopping Tehran from developing a nuclear …

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Chile president urges open dialogue in drafting new constitution
3 years, 6 months ago

Chile president urges open dialogue in drafting new constitution

Al Jazeera  

Chile’s outgoing president has urged 155 representatives who will be drafting a new constitution for the South American nation to abandon the “politics of the trenches”, engage in open dialogue and reach agreements. In his annual State of the Nation address on Tuesday, centre-right President Sebastian Pinera said he would convene the new body “in the coming days”. He said …

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Biden urges gun controls as another mass shooting alters his pandemic-relief tour
3 years, 9 months ago

Biden urges gun controls as another mass shooting alters his pandemic-relief tour

LA Times  

In his first remarks on the supermarket shooting in Boulder, Colo., that killed 10 people Monday, President Biden called on Congress to move quickly to toughen gun laws, asking lawmakers to close loopholes in the background-check system and ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Delivering hastily scheduled remarks Tuesday from the White House before departing for Ohio, Biden said, “We …

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US urges polls in Haiti but says president can stay until 2022
3 years, 10 months ago

US urges polls in Haiti but says president can stay until 2022

Al Jazeera  

Opposition and activists want unpopular Haitian President Jovenel Moise to leave office by Sunday as political turmoil deepens. The United States has accepted unpopular Haitian President Jovenel Moise’s claim to hold power for another year but urged restraint and fresh elections. “We’ve urged the government of Haiti to organise free and fair legislative elections so that Parliament may resume its …

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Biden urges restoring decency after ‘assault’ on democracy
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden urges restoring decency after ‘assault’ on democracy

Associated Press  

— President-elect Joe Biden called Wednesday for the restoration of “simple decency” as a mob incited by his predecessor stormed the U.S. Capitol and delayed Congress from certifying the results of November’s election. “Our democracy is under unprecedented assault unlike anything we’ve seen in modern times,” Biden said adding that the violent and chaotic events were “an assault on the …

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