Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 05:33
Oil prices rose Thursday on concerns about output in conflict-wracked South Sudan and the latest round of improving US economic data.
Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 14:09
Aid agencies need USD 166 million over the next three months to help civilians in violence-wracked South Sudan, the United Nations said.
Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 14:08
While India is not in the Security Council, it was able to "influence" the UNSC resolution in a "significant manner", as it highlighted key issues "pro-actively" with the powerful UN body.
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 23:49
India`s strong concerns over the security and mandate of its peacekeepers in South Sudan found support from several UN Security Council members who unanimously passed a resolution that directly addresses the situation faced by Indian soldiers.
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 17:59
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda condoled the death of Subedar Kanwar Pal Singh in a terrorist attack on a UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 09:49
As the ethnic clashes intensified in the violence-torn nation of South Sudan, the United Nations Security Council voted to boost the presence of the UN peacekeeping force in the country by 80 per cent.
Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 23:17
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon commended the bravery of Indian peacekeepers who fought nearly 2,000 rebels in an attack on a UN base in South Sudan and vowed to investigate incidents of grave human rights violations.
Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 21:37
The mortal remains of Army officer Kumar Pal Singh, killed in the December 19 attack on the UN base in South Sudan, were consigned to flames with military honour in his native village of Bhondsi.
Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 09:41
As the violence in South Sudan showed no sign of abatement, US President Barack Obama on Monday said that he might consider taking further military action in the strife-ravaged country.
Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 17:13
Himachal Pradesh`s Acting Chief Justice Mansoor Ahmad Mir Sunday underlined the importance of mediation as a method of resolving conflict.
Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 14:27
As the violence in South Sudan intensified, US President Barack Obama warned that the newly formed nation risked returning back to the dark days of civil war.
Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 11:19
US President Barack Obama has sent 45 US soldiers to South Sudan to protect its nationals and embassy there amid the African nation`s volatile security situation.
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