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		<title>3 flights daily to bring Indians home from Libya</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/03/01/3-flights-daily-to-bring-indians-home-from-libya-111367/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:51:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW DELHI - With Indians continuing to flee violence-hit Libya, India Tuesday said it has made arrangements for three daily special flights from Tripoli and is firming up other arrangements to bring home its nationals living in the north African country. 

 Arrangements have since been finalised with Libya to receive three special flights daily .... <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/03/01/3-flights-daily-to-bring-indians-home-from-libya-111367/">Source &nbsp;: 3 flights daily to bring Indians home from Libya</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>3,500 Indians would be back from Libya by Wednesday: Krishna</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/03/01/3500-indians-would-be-back-from-libya-by-wednesday-krishna-111360/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:41:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW DELHI - External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Tuesday assured that the evacuation of Indians from violence-torn Libya was going on smoothly and over 3,500 people would have returned home by Wednesday. 

 &#8220;The evacuation of Indians who are wanting to come back is going (on) smoothly. And so far by tomorrow, I think 3,500 ... <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/03/01/3500-indians-would-be-back-from-libya-by-wednesday-krishna-111360/" title="3,500 Indians would be back from Libya by Wednesday: Krishna">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>$30 bn in Libyan assets frozen in US</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/30-bn-in-libyan-assets-frozen-in-us-111333/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 04:31:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - The US has frozen at least $30 billion in Libyan assets since enacting sanctions to punish embattled leader Muammar Gaddafi for the violent crackdown on protesters, a US official said.

 David Cohen, the Treasury Department&#8217;s acting under secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, said Monday the financial action was the largest of its ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/30-bn-in-libyan-assets-frozen-in-us-111333/">$30 bn in Libyan assets frozen in US</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>India, Africa must stick together: Top UN envoy (Interview, With Image)</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/india-africa-must-stick-together-top-un-envoy-interview-with-image-111332/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 04:22:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Manish Chand</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW DELHI - Ahead of a crucial round of negotiations on reform of the UN Security Council next month, Cheick Sidi Diarra, the top UN envoy for Africa, says India and the 53-nation continent should &#8220;stick together&#8221; through twists and turns to realise their long-standing quest for permanent seats on the global high table.

 &#8220;It&#8217;s ... <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/india-africa-must-stick-together-top-un-envoy-interview-with-image-111332/">Original article on  : India, Africa must stick together: Top UN envoy (Interview, With Image)</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>International pressure builds on Gaddafi to quit</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/international-pressure-builds-on-gaddafi-to-quit-111319/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:02:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - International pressure began to mount on defiant Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to quit with the US issuing an ultimatum to him to surrender power &#8220;without delay&#8221; and the European Union imposing an arms embargo and other restrictions.

 US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton bluntly told the Libyan leader to surrender power &#8220;now, without .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/international-pressure-builds-on-gaddafi-to-quit-111319/">International pressure builds on Gaddafi to quit</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Libya unrest: 68 Indians land in Mumbai, over 3,000 more on way (Second Lead)</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/libya-unrest-68-indians-land-in-mumbai-over-3000-more-on-way-second-lead-111306/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:29:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[MUMBAI/NEW DELHI - With India intensifying Operation Safe Homecoming, around 3,000 Indians are expected to be evacuated by two chartered ships in the next few days as a third batch of 68 Indians landed in Mumbai from strife-torn Libya in a Gulf Air flight Monday morning.   

 Another 600 Indians will be brought .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/libya-unrest-68-indians-land-in-mumbai-over-3000-more-on-way-second-lead-111306/">Libya unrest: 68 Indians land in Mumbai, over 3,000 more on way (Second Lead)</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>EU imposes sanctions on Libya</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/eu-imposes-sanctions-on-libya-111305/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:17:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BRUSSELS/GENEVA - European Union member states Monday imposed sanctions on Libya, following the UN Security Council&#8217;s call this weekend for punitive measures, the bloc&#8217;s presidency said.

 On Saturday, the Security Council called unanimously for sanctions to be adopted against the regime of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in response to his recent bloody crackdown on anti-government .... <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/eu-imposes-sanctions-on-libya-111305/">Read the original article &nbsp;: EU imposes sanctions on Libya</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>India seeks evacuation permission from interior Libya</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/india-seeks-evacuation-permission-from-interior-libya-111304/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:07:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW DELHI - India Monday said it has sought permission from the Libyan authorities to fly its aircraft to the southwestern city of Sabha to evacuate its nationals stranded there.

 &#8220;India&#8217;s ambassador to Libya (Mani Mecklai) has sought permission to land aircraft in southwestern city of Sabha,&#8221; Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao told reporters on the ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/india-seeks-evacuation-permission-from-interior-libya-111304/">India seeks evacuation permission from interior Libya</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Next passport adalat March 5</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:42:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW DELHI - Continuing with its pledge to fast-track passport applications, the next edition of &#8216;passport adalat (special meeting) will be held March 5. 

 The next &#8216;passport adalat&#8217; will be held at all passport offices across the country, the external affairs ministry said.
 A large number of pending passport applications were cleared during the .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/next-passport-adalat-march-5-111303/">Next passport adalat March 5</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>EU to impose sanctions on Libya</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/eu-to-impose-sanctions-on-libya-111298/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:42:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BRUSSELS - European Union member states are to impose sanctions on Libya later Monday, following the UN Security Council&#8217;s call for punitive measures, a spokeswoman said.

 On Saturday, the Security Council called unanimously for sanctions to be adopted against the regime of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in response to his bloody crackdown on anti-government demonstrators.
 .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/eu-to-impose-sanctions-on-libya-111298/">EU to impose sanctions on Libya</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Libya unrest: 68 Indians land in Mumbai, 3,000 to be evacuated by ships</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/libya-unrest-68-indians-land-in-mumbai-3000-to-be-evacuated-by-ships-111282/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:11:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[MUMBAI/NEW DELHI - With India intensifying Operation Safe Homecoming, around 3,000 Indians are expected to be evacuated by two chartered ships as those who have arrived in the country have harrowing tales to tell of their escape from violence-torn Libya. A third batch of 68 Indians landed in Mumbai from Libya in a Gulf Air ... Read more : <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/libya-unrest-68-indians-land-in-mumbai-3000-to-be-evacuated-by-ships-111282/">Libya unrest: 68 Indians land in Mumbai, 3,000 to be evacuated by ships</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US, allies discuss no-fly zone over Libya</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/us-allies-discuss-no-fly-zone-over-libya-111279/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:55:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - The US was weighing options of declaring a no-fly zone over Libya in response to its growing unrest, media reports said. 

 US officials Sunday talked to European and NATO allies about the measure, which would aim to prevent airstrikes against the civilian uprising, The New York Times said. 
 A UN diplomat .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/us-allies-discuss-no-fly-zone-over-libya-111279/" title="US, allies discuss no-fly zone over Libya">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Didn&#8217;t discuss Karmapa issue with US envoy: Dalai Lama&#8217;s Office</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/didnt-discuss-karmapa-issue-with-us-envoy-dalai-lamas-office-111278/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:26:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[DHARAMSALA - The controversy over the 17th Karmapa did not figure in a meeting between US Ambassador Timothy J. Roemer and Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, the latter&#8217;s office here said Monday.

 &#8220;Neither side raised the issue of the Karmapa at all during the meeting,&#8221; an official statement quoting Tibetan spiritual leader&#8217;s private secretary ... <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/didnt-discuss-karmapa-issue-with-us-envoy-dalai-lamas-office-111278/">Original article on  : Didn&#8217;t discuss Karmapa issue with US envoy: Dalai Lama&#8217;s Office</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US puts on hold Bangladesh ties over Yunus harassment</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/us-puts-on-hold-bangladesh-ties-over-yunus-harassment-111276/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:05:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[DHAKA - The US officials have told Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina that &#8220;there will be no further high-level diplomatic interaction&#8221; until the &#8220;harassment&#8221; of Grameen Bank founder Muhammad Yunus ends, a media report claimed Monday.

 This could include Secretary of State Hillary Clinton&#8217;s impending visit to Dhaka after she completes her India visit in ... <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/us-puts-on-hold-bangladesh-ties-over-yunus-harassment-111276/">Read : US puts on hold Bangladesh ties over Yunus harassment</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Canada pre-empts Gaddafi plan to withdraw millions from banks</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/canada-pre-empts-gaddafi-plan-to-withdraw-millions-from-banks-111274/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:47:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gurmukh Singh</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[TORONTO - Canada imposed sanctions on Libya in a swift Sunday night move after reports that embattled Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi and his family were planning to withdraw millions of dollars held in Canadian banks.

 SNC-Lavalin, which made headlines in India in 2009 after being named a Kerala power scam, will be one of .... <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/canada-pre-empts-gaddafi-plan-to-withdraw-millions-from-banks-111274/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Canada pre-empts Gaddafi plan to withdraw millions from banks</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Canada sanctions freeze Gaddafi&#8217;s millions in its banks</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/canada-sanctions-freeze-gaddafis-millions-in-its-banks-111266/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:12:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gurmukh Singh</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[TORONTO - Canada Sunday joined the UN and the US in imposing sanctions on Libya.

 The sanctions Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced will freeze millions of dollars reportedly held by Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and his family in Canadian banks.
 Asking the Libyan leader to step down immediately, the Canadian prime minister said Gaddafi &#8220;has ... <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/28/canada-sanctions-freeze-gaddafis-millions-in-its-banks-111266/">Original article on  : Canada sanctions freeze Gaddafi&#8217;s millions in its banks</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Nearly 100,000 have fled Libya in past week: UN</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/27/nearly-100000-have-fled-libya-in-past-week-un-111265/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 04:27:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA - Nearly 100,000 people have fled the unrest in Libya over the last week, according to the United Nations&#8217; refugee agency UNHCR.

 Most of the refugees have fled into neighbouring Tunisia and Egypt, which have come through popular uprisings of their own in the past months and are coping with uneasy government transitions.
 &#8220;We ... <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/27/nearly-100000-have-fled-libya-in-past-week-un-111265/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Nearly 100,000 have fled Libya in past week: UN</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US reaching out to Libyan opposition: Clinton</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/27/us-reaching-out-to-libyan-opposition-clinton-111264/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 04:22:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said the US was reaching out to Libya&#8217;s opposition as she renewed calls for Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to step down.

 The US government had been &#8220;reaching out to many different Libyans who are attempting to organize in the east and as the revolution moves westward ... Read more <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/27/us-reaching-out-to-libyan-opposition-clinton-111264/" title="US reaching out to Libyan opposition: Clinton">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Sarkozy urges EU to adopt common strategy on Libya</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/27/sarkozy-urges-eu-to-adopt-common-strategy-on-libya-111261/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:07:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[PARIS - European countries should adopt a &#8220;common strategy&#8221; on issues related to violence-hit Libya, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said in an address on national television.

 The ongoing political crisis in Arab countries has negative consequences, such as uncontrollable immigration flow to Europe, and rise of terrorism in the region, Sarkozy said in the speech, ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/27/sarkozy-urges-eu-to-adopt-common-strategy-on-libya-111261/">Sarkozy urges EU to adopt common strategy on Libya</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Turmoil rages in Libya, UN slaps sanctions (Roundup)</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/27/turmoil-rages-in-libya-un-slaps-sanctions-roundup-111248/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:31:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[TRIPOLI - Anti-government protesters in Libya seized the third largest city Misurata and most of its oil fields as the UN Security Council slapped sanctions against Muammar Gaddafi&#8217;s regime after a brutal crackdown left more than 1,000 civilians dead.

 Amid mounting global outrage, the Security Council voted 15-0 Saturday to impose a comprehensive arms embargo, .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/27/turmoil-rages-in-libya-un-slaps-sanctions-roundup-111248/" title="Turmoil rages in Libya, UN slaps sanctions (Roundup)">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Krishna wants safe return of Indians from Libya</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/27/krishna-wants-safe-return-of-indians-from-libya-111247/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:14:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Prashant Sood</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT CITY - Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna  said Sunday that the government&#8217;s immediate concern was to ensure that Indians eager to leave Libya were provided all the necessary help.

 The stakes are very high for India. I hope things will settle down. Our immediate focus is helping those keen to come back, .... <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/27/krishna-wants-safe-return-of-indians-from-libya-111247/" title="Krishna wants safe return of Indians from Libya">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>See winds of change, Krishna to rattled Arab leaders</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/27/see-winds-of-change-krishna-to-rattled-arab-leaders-111241/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:57:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Prashant Sood</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT CITY - Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Sunday said he had asked the Arab leaders to see the &#8220;winds of change&#8221; and make efforts to reach a meeting point between aspirations of people and the stability in the region.

 Krishna met Arab leaders informally at a military parade Saturday to mark the 20th .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/27/see-winds-of-change-krishna-to-rattled-arab-leaders-111241/">See winds of change, Krishna to rattled Arab leaders</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Libya unrest: Over 500 Indians return, more arriving amid tales of woe (Roundup)</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/27/libya-unrest-over-500-indians-return-more-arriving-amid-tales-of-woe-roundup-111238/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:26:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW DELHI - Over 500 Indians arrived here from violence-torn Libya on two special flights Sunday to an emotional welcome from their relatives. Two more Air India flights are leaving to ferry more Indians back while three Indian Navy ships, as well as a chartered passenger ship, have set sail as part of India&#8217;s Operation ... <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/27/libya-unrest-over-500-indians-return-more-arriving-amid-tales-of-woe-roundup-111238/">Read more : Libya unrest: Over 500 Indians return, more arriving amid tales of woe (Roundup)</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>India unveils Operation Safe Homecoming, thousands on way</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/27/india-unveils-operation-safe-homecoming-thousands-on-way-111235/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:58:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW DELHI - Unveiling Operation Safe Homecoming, India Sunday announced additional arrangements for bringing back thousands of Indians from violence-torn Libya even as 530 have already been flown in from the north African country. 

 Over 530 Indians were brought to the capital on two Air India flights after they were caught in the turmoil .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/27/india-unveils-operation-safe-homecoming-thousands-on-way-111235/">India unveils Operation Safe Homecoming, thousands on way</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kuwait&#8217;s Indian embassy sets model to help workers in distress</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/27/kuwaits-indian-embassy-sets-model-to-help-workers-in-distress-111233/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:44:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Prashant Sood</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT CITY - It is a model that other Indian embassies in the Gulf region could emulate while dealing with problems of Indian workers, particularly women, in distress.

 The Indian embassy in Kuwait, which serves an estimated 640,000 expatriates in the Gulf state, has evolved a system that provides comfort, security and dignity to the ... Read more : <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/27/kuwaits-indian-embassy-sets-model-to-help-workers-in-distress-111233/">Kuwait&#8217;s Indian embassy sets model to help workers in distress</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Libya unrest: Gulf Air to bring 67 more Indians</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/27/libya-unrest-gulf-air-to-bring-67-more-indians-111228/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 06:53:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW DELHI - Besides the over 500 Indians flown to Delhi from Libya, a Gulf Air flight carrying 67 Indian who entered Egypt by land will touch down in Mumbai Monday morning. 

 The 67, including 11 children and two infants, crossed over from Tabrouk in Libya to Salloum in Egypt Saturday afternoon.  
 ... <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/27/libya-unrest-gulf-air-to-bring-67-more-indians-111228/" title="Libya unrest: Gulf Air to bring 67 more Indians">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Britain suspends diplomatic activities in Libya</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 05:37:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LONDON - Britain has shutdown its embassy in Libyan capital Tripoli, temporarily discontinuing diplomatic activities in the troubled north African country,  the foreign ministry said.

 The embassy&#8217;s employees were on board the last of several chartered planes, which flew 53 British citizens and 47 other foreigners to London.
 Turkey will in the meantime represent ... <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/27/britain-suspends-diplomatic-activities-in-libya-111227/" title="Britain suspends diplomatic activities in Libya">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>India backs UN sanctions against Libya</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 05:33:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[UNITED NATIONS - India joined other UN Security Council members to back sanctions against Libya and to refer the bloody crackdown on anti-government protests to the International Criminal Court.

 The Council late Saturday voted 15-0 to adopt Resolution 1970 imposing a comprehensive arms embargo and a travel ban and to freeze assets on the regime .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/27/india-backs-un-sanctions-against-libya-111226/">India backs UN sanctions against Libya</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>UN Security Council backs sanctions against Libya</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/un-security-council-backs-sanctions-against-libya-111224/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 03:32:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK - The UN Security Council late Saturday unanimously approved sanctions against Libya, including an arms embargo and the referral of the situation to International Criminal Court.

 The council voted 15-0 to adopt Resolution 1970 imposing a comprehensive arms embargo, a travel ban and freeze of assets on the Gaddafi regime.
 Council members called .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/un-security-council-backs-sanctions-against-libya-111224/">UN Security Council backs sanctions against Libya</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>France puts diplomatic relations with Libya on ice</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/france-puts-diplomatic-relations-with-libya-on-ice-111219/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:04:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PARIS - The French foreign ministry has announced that it has closed its embassy in Libya and ceased all diplomatic activities in the unrest-beset north African country until further notice.

 &#8220;Because of the deterioration of security conditions in Libya, France&#8217;s embassy in Tripoli has temporarily discontinued all of its activities,&#8221; spokesman Bernard Valero said in .... <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/france-puts-diplomatic-relations-with-libya-on-ice-111219/">Original source &nbsp;: France puts diplomatic relations with Libya on ice</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Gaddafi must step down, Obama tells Merkel</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/gaddafi-must-step-down-obama-tells-merkel-111218/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:18:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON/BERLIN - US President Barack Obama has told German Chancellor Angela Merkel that it was time for Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to step down.

 The remarks came in a telephone call by Obama to discuss the situation in Libya with Merkel, statements by their offices said Saturday.
 The White House said in a statement: &#8220;The ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/gaddafi-must-step-down-obama-tells-merkel-111218/">Gaddafi must step down, Obama tells Merkel</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>France puts Gaddafi accounts under surveillance</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/france-puts-gaddafi-accounts-under-surveillance-111217/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:58:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PARIS - France has placed all bank accounts belonging to Libyan leader Muammer Gaddafi and members of his inner circle under surveillance, the finance ministry department responsible for money laundering said Saturday.

 All financial institutions have been asked to report any suspicious accounts, the Tracfin department said.
 France has repeatedly called for sanctions against Libya&#8217;s .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/france-puts-gaddafi-accounts-under-surveillance-111217/">France puts Gaddafi accounts under surveillance</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>UN Security Council meets on sanctions against Libya (Second Lead, Changing dateline)</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/un-security-council-meets-on-sanctions-against-libya-second-lead-changing-dateline-111216/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:52:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK - The UN Security Council came together Saturday to discuss a draft resolution that would impose an arms embargo on Libya and a travel ban on designated individuals, in reaction to continued armed attacks on civilian protesters.

 Diplomats said the 15-nation council would act on the draft if its closed-door discussion resulted in  [..] <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/un-security-council-meets-on-sanctions-against-libya-second-lead-changing-dateline-111216/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>UAE, Turkey join hands to deliver aid to Libya</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/uae-turkey-join-hands-to-deliver-aid-to-libya-111214/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:19:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi, Feb 26 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates and Turkey have joined hands to deliver urgent relief assistance to the people of Libya, which is witnessing violent anti-government protests. 

 At a joint press conference with his visiting Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan Friday announced that .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/uae-turkey-join-hands-to-deliver-aid-to-libya-111214/">UAE, Turkey join hands to deliver aid to Libya</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Away from upheavals, Kuwait celebrates 50th anniversary of independence</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/away-from-upheavals-kuwait-celebrates-50th-anniversary-of-independence-111213/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 16:51:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT CITY - Homes decked in colours of its national flag, children cheering and waving, women clicking moments for memory - Kuwait was in a festive mood Saturday, celebrating the 50th anniversary of its independence, shielded from the ongoing upheavals elsewhere in the Arab World.

 Several homes along the main highways of the city have ... Read more <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/away-from-upheavals-kuwait-celebrates-50th-anniversary-of-independence-111213/" title="Away from upheavals, Kuwait celebrates 50th anniversary of independence">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Allies display military might at Kuwait liberation parade</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/allies-display-military-might-at-kuwait-liberation-parade-111210/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:33:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT CITY - Tanks, rocket launchers and multi-barrelled guns of allies of the 1990-91 Gulf War Saturday rolled down a specially-created facility at Al-Subiya military base to mark the 20th anniversary of Kuwait&#8217;s liberation from Iraqi occupation. 

 Several heads of state and senior ministers including India&#8217;s External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna witnessed the .... <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/allies-display-military-might-at-kuwait-liberation-parade-111210/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Allies display military might at Kuwait liberation parade</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kuwait in celebratory mood for 50th anniversary of independence</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/kuwait-in-celebratory-mood-for-50th-anniversary-of-independence-2-111209/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:05:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT CITY - Homes decked in colours of its national flag, children cheering and waving, women clicking moments for memory - Kuwait was in a festive mood Saturday as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of its independence.

 Several homes along the main highways of the city have put up the country&#8217;s national flag on the ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/kuwait-in-celebratory-mood-for-50th-anniversary-of-independence-2-111209/">Kuwait in celebratory mood for 50th anniversary of independence</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kuwait in celebratory mood for 50th anniversary of independence</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/kuwait-in-celebratory-mood-for-50th-anniversary-of-independence-111208/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:04:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT CITY - Homes decked in colours of its national flag, children cheering and waving, women clicking moments for memory - Kuwait was in a festive mood Saturday as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of its independence.

 Several homes along the main highways of the city have put up the country&#8217;s national flag on the .... <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/kuwait-in-celebratory-mood-for-50th-anniversary-of-independence-111208/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Kuwait in celebratory mood for 50th anniversary of independence</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>CIA director calls ISI chief over Davis issue</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/cia-director-calls-isi-chief-over-davis-issue-111202/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 12:41:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD - Amid strained ties between their countries over Raymond Davis affair, US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director Leon Panetta spoke to Pakistan&#8217;s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Ahmed Shuja Pasha, a media report said Saturday.

 In the telephonic conversation, the two intelligence chiefs reportedly discussed the issue of Davis, a US official arrested  for .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/cia-director-calls-isi-chief-over-davis-issue-111202/">CIA director calls ISI chief over Davis issue</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Another US national sent to jail in Pakistan</title>
		<link>http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/another-us-national-sent-to-jail-in-pakistan-111199/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:51:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD - A Pakistani court Saturday sent a US national, who was arrested in Peshawar for overstaying his visa, to jail on 14-day judicial remand. 

 The ruling is likely to hit the already strained ties between Islamabad and Washington over the Raymond Davis affair.
 Aaron Mark De Haven, who was arrested Friday, was remanded .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://politics.gaeatimes.com/2011/02/26/another-us-national-sent-to-jail-in-pakistan-111199/">Another US national sent to jail in Pakistan</a>.]]></description>
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