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New York: The office of the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) today said it may open investigations into the “widespread and systematic” killings in Côte d’Ivoire, including the reported mass murder of civilians, saying it is gathering information on alleged crimes by all parties to the conflict.

New York: The head of the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) has reiterated his concern over continuing reports of anti-trade union actions in Bahrain, including discrimination against leaders and members of the country’s federation of workers’ unions.

Five “actions” in a report on how WTO members might deal with private sector standards for food safety and animal and plant health were adopted by the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures Committee in its 30-31 March 2011 meeting.

New Yorkr: In an effort to save forests in the Mediterranean region from damage exacerbated by the impact of climate change, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has formed a partnership that will tackle the threats facing the woodlands and draw attention to their value.

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee, will inaugurate the CII NATIONAL CONFERENCE AND ANNUAL SESSION 2011 on April 8 in New Delhi. During the two-day National Conference on the theme ‘Securing the Future: Framework for Inclusive Growth’, senior policymakers, bureaucrats, industry leaders and think-tanks would strive to develop concrete strategies for equitable economic growth of India in a post-recession world, beset with multifarious problems - political uncertainties, economic fragility and natural disasters being just a few.

New Delhi: Agriculture and Food Processing Industries Minister, Shri Sharad Pawar today released the third advance estimates of crop production for 2010-11.

KOLKATA: The electorate in West Bengal is now sharply polarized between the “No-Changers” and the “Pro-Changers”. The “No-Changers” want the CPI-M-led Left Front to come back to power again – for the eighth time in a row. The “Pro-Changers” – or Pairbartan-panthi in Bengali –want desperately to see an end to the Left Front rule. This rule, in their view, has abridged the democratic space and sought to suppress the voice of the Opposition and has seen the emergence of the armed CPI-M party cadres along with and parallel to the State police force.

BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mr. Shivraj Singh Chauhan has kicked up a big controversy by publicly calling upon the government employees to join the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and attend its Shakhas. He made this appeal at the inaugural function of the new building of ABVP at Bhopal on March 28, 2011. The building was inaugurated by the RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat.

HONG KONG, CHINA - Slowing investment and exports will see growth in the People's Republic of China (PRC) moderate in 2011 and 2012, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in a major new report.

HONG KONG, CHINA - India's economy will remain robust over the next two years although growth is expected to moderate in FY2011 as slower external demand and tighter fiscal and monetary policies weigh on expansion, and as high oil prices remain a threat.