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Few takers for Indian languages in the US
The Modern Language Association (MLA) has released its quadrennial language enrollments survey of foreign languages in US higher education that shows students in American universities are not signing up for Indian languages.
Nobel literature jury warns to give leaked nominees the boot
Englund suggested that certain interests may lie behind certain leaks but he did not give any concrete examples.
Happy to see friendly ties between India and Sri Lanka: China
"Sri Lanka and India are friendly and important neighbours to China," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Hua Chunying said.
Obama condemns 'outrageous murders' of Muslim students
"Michelle and I offer our condolences to the victims' loved ones," the US president said.
People respect governments that punish corruption: UN chief Ban Ki-moon
"The most respected governments are those that ensure equal rule or law and justice for all, and those that fight corruption," UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said.
US has sharp differences with Israel on Iran, says Barack Obama
"I don't want to be coy. The Prime Minister and I have a very real difference around Iran's sanctions," the US President said.
Xi Jinping confident of new progress in India, China ties in new year
"I have full confidence in India-China relations and I believe that new progress will be achieved in growing this bilateral relationship in this new year," Xi told Swaraj.
PM Modi to visit China before May 26, says Sushma Swaraj
Sushma Swaraj said that the Prime Minister would undertake the visit before the BJP-led government completes one year in office.
Japan PM vows to 'never forgive terrorists' after IS killing
Goto, a journalist, is seen kneeling next to a standing masked man who speaks with a British accent and blames the Japanese government for his "slaughter".