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Do more to limit global warming, UN tells countries
Bali, Feb 24 (IANS) Countries will have to be far more ambitious in cutting greenhouse gas emissions if the world is to effectively limit a rise in global temperature to 2 degrees Celsius, says the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). »
India to emerge from global economic crisis with stronger growth
Washington, Feb 24 (IANS) With sound economic policies, India, Bangladesh and Bhutan are expected to emerge from the global economic crisis with stronger growth performances in South Asia, according to a World Bank report. »
Afghan Immigrant To U.S. Admits Plot To Blow Up New York Subway – Global Security
WASHINGTON -- An Afghan immigrant has pleaded guilty to planning a suicide bomb attack on the New York City subway system in retaliation for the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan. Najibullah Zazi also admitted in federal court that he had received his training from Al-Qaeda in the Pakistani border region ... »
Intl'community should work in unison to solve global problems efficiently, says Turkish President
Noida, Feb.8 : Turkish President Abdullah Gul on Monday said that the world is presently undergoing a phase of change which is being felt globally and hence there is a need for the international community to work together to find ... »
Rajasthan Royals form global alliance
London, Feb 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals, the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Monday joined forces with Hampshire, Cape Cobras, Trinidad and a yet-to-be-confirmed Australia state team for a global alliance here at Lord's. »
'Dear John' bumps 'Avatar' with $32.4M debut; sci-fi blockbuster lifts global total to $2.2B
LOS ANGELES - A sci-fi love story has given way to an earthbound romance at the box office, livening up typically slow times at theaters over Super Bowl weekend. Released by Sony's Screen Gems banner... »
Toyota decided against global recall in '09
Toyota has said it fixed an accelerator defect for some cars in Europe last year but initially decided against a global recall. 'We did fix this in August last year (in Europe) after first hearing ab... »
Innovate!2010 – Global Competition to Identify the 100 Most Promising Technology Start-ups
SAN FRANCISCO and LONDON, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidewire Group, the world's leading analyst firm focused exclusively on startups and emerging markets, has launched a global competition called Innova... »
Global warming may become global cooling this century
London, Feb 8 : A leading analyst has claimed that global warming is set to become global cooling this century, with temperatures falling by about 0.5 degree Celsius by the year 2050. »
Misys Sees Growth in Islamic Banking's Global Market Drive Demand for Specialised Software Solutions
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The rapid growth of the global Islamic banking market over the last five years has boosted the demand for specialised Islamic banking and finance software solutions, repor... »