Post-Clinton, India may scale down lobbying in US
India is scaling down its lobbying efforts in Washington, apparently secure now in its belief that Indo-US relations have been mended.



15 killed as gunmen go on rampage against Shias in Pak
Sectarian violence returned to Pakistan with a vengeance when gunmen hurled a grenade into a congregation of Shia Muslims on Tuesday night.



Duma assails Russia's suspension
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