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Copenhagen Accord Offers Some Progress on Climate Change

December 28, 2009

China's agreement to report emissions opens the possibility that the United States might pass new laws

Nation & World

Evidence that Land Use Decisions Influence Climate Change

December 17, 2009

Irrigation decreases, urbanization increases monsoon rains in the Indian subcontinent.

Science

India Unveils Target to Slow Carbon Emissions

December 3, 2009

The country has rejected setting a "peak year" on emissions, as well as a binding reduction target.

Nation & World - Energy and Environment

Indian Officials Dismiss Danish Climate Proposal

November 30, 2009

The document stipulates capping India's emissions level by 2025, after which pollutants must be reduced

Nation & World - Energy and Environment

Obama's First State Dinner - US News and World Report

November 24, 2009

OBAMA'S FIRST STATE DINNER: President Obama welcomes Indian prime minister. More than a year after his election, President Barack Obama hosts his first ultra-fancy state dinner, hosting Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Here is an interactive timeline of selected state dinners at the White House over the past 60 years.

Nation & World

India to Move All Zoo Elephants to Wildlife Parks

November 13, 2009

Research supports that elephants in the wild live longer and in better health than those in captivity.

Science

Today's Picture: Sikh Festival in India

November 2, 2009

Sikhs are celebrating the anniversary of the birth of their first guru.

Nation & World - God & Country

Halting Violence Against Women in India and Elsewhere a Win-Win

October 23, 2009

$1 billion to prevent sexual abuse in developing nations is worth the investment.

Opinion - Bonnie Erbe

Obama Celebrates Diwali

October 15, 2009

The president's observance of the pan-Indian festival of lights gets big play in the Indian press.

Nation & World - God & Country

Indian State Dinner Will 'Set the Tone' of Obama's Style

October 7, 2009

White House Historical Association has a cheat sheet for Obama aides planning the first state dinner.

Nation & World - Washington Whispers

Michelle Obama Gears Up for Indian State Dinner

September 30, 2009

The world awaits a look at the first lady's entertaining style at her first state dinner in November.

Nation & World - Washington Whispers

DNA Points to India's Two-Pronged Ancestry

September 24, 2009

Diverse groups in the South Asian nation may derive from a pair of ancient populations.

Science

American Tensions With India on Global Warming Put Hillary Clinton Back in News

July 20, 2009

Popular secretary of state, too long missing, hits a snag over climate change.

Opinion - Bonnie Erbe

Scientists Save India's Moon Mission From Failure

July 17, 2009

Science

Will Brazil, Russia, India, and China Abandon the U.S. Dollar?

June 17, 2009

The BRIC countries ramp up calls to diversify the international monetary system.

Opinion

10 Things You Should Know About the Tata Nano

March 24, 2009

Here are the facts about the world's cheapest car.

Money - Fresh Greens

Nuclear Weapons for All? The Risks of a New Scramble for the Bomb

January 15, 2009

As Obama takes office, he will face challenges from Iran, North Korea to the nonproliferation system.

Nation & World - World

Where the Terrorism Threat From al Qaeda Is Headed

January 12, 2009

The deadly assault in Mumbai was a chilling reminder of just how effective low-tech attacks can be.

Nation & World - World

Hot Docs: Effects of the Mumbai Terrorist Attack, Israel's Strike on a U.N. School in Gaza

January 9, 2009

Today's selection of timely reports.

Nation & World

How Nuclear-Armed Rivals Pakistan and India Will Test Obama

January 7, 2009

Their explosive mix of terrorism and nuclear weapons fuels fears of an all-out war.

Nation & World - President Obama

Top 10 Global Risks in 2009

January 5, 2009

Economic actions by Congress plus key foreign-policy challenges for incoming Obama team.

Nation & World

Pakistan Moves Troops Toward Indian Border

December 26, 2008

Step is seen as a warning to India amid increased tensions following terrorist attack in Mumbai.

Nation & World - World

In India, Some Call for Attacking Pakistan Over Mumbai Terrorist Assault

December 12, 2008

Even as polls show a quarter of Indians want a war with Pakistan, India's government is not so eager.

Nation & World - World

In India, Consumers Stop Shopping Because of the Economy

December 8, 2008

After boom times, many Indians now worry about big debts for those new cars, TVs, and other purchases.

Nation & World - World

Pakistan Raids Terror Camps Believed Tied to Mumbai Attacks

December 8, 2008

But U.S officials point out that Pakistan's intelligence service helped suspected group in the past.

Nation & World - World

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