5 eco issues that could cripple India
I am reading version 2.0 of Greenpeace's new Safe Food Guide, published last week. It ranks 25 of the most popular food companies in India based on whether or not they use GM foods in their products and how well they communicate that to the consumer.
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Hybrid rice 'may solve world's hunger problem'
New Delhi, Sept 9 (ANI): A renowned Chinese agriculture scientist has said that he hopes his hybrid rice will spread all over the world and help in solving the world's hunger problem.
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Angelina Jolie opposes American pastor's plan to burn Quran on 9/11
Islamabad, Sep 9(ANI): Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie, who is on a visit to flood affected regions in Pakistan as UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, has condemned plans of an American church pastor to burn copies of the Quran on September 11.
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Palin calls Koran-burning proposed protest insensitive, unnecessary
New York, Sept.9 (ANI): Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has called a proposed 9/11 anniversary burning of the Koran by a Florida pastor as insensitive and unnecessary.
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PCB boss Butt stresses tainted trio not yet charged by British police
Lahore, Sept 9 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Ijaz Butt has said that the UK police had not pressed charges against any of the three cricketers alleged to have indulged in match fixing.
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US ready to take lead in facing global challenges: Clinton
Washington, Sept.9 (ANI): U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday said that the United States faced a number of challenges in the global context, none of which could be viewed or could exist in isolation.
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Conciliatory China says US and Beijing should not see each other as a 'threat
Beijing, Sept 8 (ANI): Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has said that the United States and his country should not see each other as a threat, but instead should hold in-depth discussions to strengthen bi-lateral relations and work together to tackle the global economic crisis.
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Landslide and Floods Hit Gilgit Baltistan's Economy
A massive landslide in the Hunza valley in January 2010 had cut off access to China,severely hampering international trade and local business of the region.
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New generation of Myanmar leaders head to China
Reclusive Myanmar leader General Than Shwe arrived in China for a state visit on Tuesday during which he is expected to introduce a new generation of military leaders to one of the country's most important backers.
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Nawaz tells Gilani to stop Zardari from interfering with judiciary
Lahore, Sept 7 (ANI): The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid, Nawaz Sharif, has told Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to implement the verdicts of the judiciary and to stop President Asif Ali Zardari from creating obstacles in the process.
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