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UPI Almanac for Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
Angela Merkel heads list of powerful women
Angela Merkel heads list of powerful women
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Brazilian President Dilma Roussef head this year's Forbes list of powerful women.
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UPI Almanac for Monday, Aug. 20, 2012.
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UPI Almanac for Monday, May 21, 2012.
India ready for U.S. howitzer purchase
India's Defense Acquisition Council gave the go-ahead to buy 145 howitzer guns nearly 25 years after a procurement scandal derailed the purchase.
Indian ban hits Israel's defense industry
India's blacklisting of Israel Military Industries, a major arms manufacturer, because of alleged massive kickbacks is the final chapter in a 2009 bribery scandal that has dogged links between the Jewish state's defense industry and one of its biggest customers.
India moves on howitzer purchase
The Indian army has order 100 howitzer artillery guns to be made by the Ordnance Factory Board, based in Kolkata, West Bengal state.
Ruling Congress party suffers poll setback
India's ruling Congress Party Tuesday lost a crucial assembly election in the largest state, a key test of Rahul Gandhi's ability to lead the party.
India boosts artillery orders
The Indian army is seeking to upgrade its artillery with a contract with Indian defense manufacturer Ordnance Factory Board.
Report: Gandhi, Modi may face off in India
Rahul Gandhi, a Congress Party chief, and Gujarat state Chief Minister Narendra Modi may face off in the 2014 Indian election, a U.S. congressional report says.
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During Congress rule terrorism was countered effectively and firmly, whereas during BJP regime terrorists were treated like guests and released in their own country
Gandhi: BJP was soft on terrorism
United Press International
The threats from across the borders with China and Pakistan had been the main focus of the armed forces ... so far. But with the LTTE carrying out a series of air attacks in the last nine months, it has become imperative to be prepared for the threat emanating to the country's security from its vast southern coastline and sea-borne intrusions
Analysis: India to counter Tamil rebels
United Press International
We call upon the government of India and people of India to be magnanimous, to put the past behind them
Tamil Tigers apology for killing India PM
United Press International
I must abide by my decision and I appeal to you to understand my decision
Gandhi turns down Prime Minister's job
United Press International
My husband always said that one day his innocence would be proved. I hope the people who caused him so much pain will now rethink the falsehoods they spread about him
Late former PM Rajiv Gandhi cleared
United Press International
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A damaged movie theater is seen in aftermath of a series of tornadoes in Moore, Oklahoma, May 21, 2013. On May 20 a series of tornadoes swept through severals towns south of Oklahoma City leaving a path of destruction and killing at least 24 people. UPI/J.P. Wilson