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Washington, July 29 (IANS) US President Barack Obama has condoled the death of former Indian president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam describing him as an advocate for stronger US-India relations, and who worked...
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(Source: President of the United States) On behalf of the American people, I wish to extend my deepest condolences to the people of India on the passing of former Indian...
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View ArticleLawrence Tech holds Aug. 3 memorial service for former Indian president...
(Source: Lawrence Technological University) Lawrence Tech holds Aug. 3 memorial service for former Indian president Lawrence Technological University is honoring the memory of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, a...
View ArticleAn advocate for stronger US-India ties, says Obama on Kalam
U.S. President Barack Obama has condoled the death of former Indian president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam describing him as an advocate for stronger US-India relations, and who worked to deepen the two...
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BANGKOK (AP) — The Latest on the death of Thailand's King Bhumibol, the world's longest-reigning monarch, (all times local): 9 a.m. South Korean President Park Geun-hye has credited King Bhumibol for...
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