Unitech gets land from West Bengal Govt. for chemical SEZ India's second biggest real estate developer, in terms of market capitalization, Unitech Ltd. announced that the government of West Bengal has handed over possession of about 12,500 acres of land at Nayachar Island (near Haldia) for the development of a chemical hub. 24 Feb 2008
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Independent Kosovo puts behind its tumultuous past With its newly acquired status of being 'independent' from Serbia, Kosovo exults as it treads towards the future in hopeful anticipation for the region. 19 Feb 2008
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Sudan military bombs West Darfur towns The Sudanese military said it bombed three towns in West Darfur while striking at rebel forces Friday as senior U.N. officials warned that security was deteriorating dramatically in Sudan's vast western region. 10 Feb 2008
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U.N. says Darfur conflict spinning out of control Two top United Nations officials warned on Friday the situation in Sudan's western Darfur region was spinning out of control toward full-scale war. 09 Feb 2008
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Bush says economy sound; mum on stimulus plan U.S. President George W. Bush said on Friday that the U.S. economy was on solid footing despite a weak employment report, and gave no hint of what his administration may have in store to bolster growth. 05 Jan 2008
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Bush weighs possible economic stimulus U.S. President George W. Bush said on Thursday he was considering a fiscal stimulus package to shore up the struggling economy but has not made a decision. 04 Jan 2008
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Taiwan regrets Rice comments on planned referendum Taiwan said on Saturday it regretted U.S. comments criticising the island's planned referendum on U.N. membership and hinted that Washington should not to give in to pressure from China on the matter. 22 Dec 2007
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U.S. opposes 'provocative' Taiwan referendum bid: Rice The United States opposes Taiwan's plan to hold a referendum on joining the United Nations, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Friday, calling Taipei's bid provocative and unhelpful. 21 Dec 2007
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China says U.S. must do more on climate change China is glad a climate change roadmap agreed last week in Bali has drawn the United States to the negotiating table, but the world's only superpower must do more to tackle global warming, a top official said on Thursday. 20 Dec 2007
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U.S. mars Russia's image, rejects friendship: Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the United States of trying to undermine Russia to further its global dominance and said Washington had ignored Moscow's attempts to build a friendship. 20 Dec 2007
