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font size decrease font size increase font size Rate this story (0 votes) CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha on Friday granted Rs 29 lakh for conducting the World Chess Championship after an MoU was signed between All India Chess ...

In some ways the Syrian civil war resembles a proxy chess match between supporters of the Bashar al-Assad regime—Iran, Iraq, Russia and China—and its opponents—Turkey, the oil monarchies, the U.S., Britain and France. But the current conflict ...

On Monday morning with index gains helped by a 4.4% climb for China Coal Energy, Hong Kong shares were set to start at their highest point in over a week. The Hang Seng Index was expected to open 1.2% higher at 23,348.7, the highest it has been ...

Coffee houses hold a special place in London's history. During the late 17th century, they were the birthplace of Lloyd's of London and the London Stock Exchange -- two institutions that helped make the square-mile City of London a global financial ...

The world looked forward passionately to achieve a long awaited break from the conflicts brewing up in Middle East (ME) as well as in Central Asia. A glimmer of hope kindled after withdrawal of US forces from Iraq, claiming to have achieved its ...

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Memorial to the Armenian Genocide victims opened in the city of Szeged, Hungary. The cross stone was erected in the Park of Christian Solidarity near Szeged cathedral, Politics.hu reported quoting MTI agency. Although diplomatic relations between ...

Representative Brad Sherman in a letter to the White House on Tuesday, urged President Obama to adhere to his promise of the 2008 presidential campaign and recognize the Armenian Genocide. In his letter, he recalled that as a Senator, Obama strongly ...