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UN appeals for $1.6bn for war-ravaged Yemen
A UN spokesperson said the money is needed to address the "constantly increasing humanitarian needs in Yemen"
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Islamic State overtaking al Qaeda in South Asia social media war
Analyst says 95% of social media sites in Urdu or Pashto present IS content
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Senegal's astronomical society seeks science to fix Ramazan dates
"Using only calculations does not conform to sharia. Science has limits and sharia is the basis of everything."
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India hotel blaze kills at least 10
Police say they suspect an electrical fault triggered the blaze early in the morning
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Pope Francis cites Sufi poet to urge swift action on climate change
Mystical ninth century Sufi poet Ali al Khawas quoted in latest encyclical
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Curfew in Indian-administered Kashmir as killings heighten tensions
A Srinagar resident says there are police everywhere and no one is allowed to move out on the street
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Timeline: Deadliest US mass shootings
Take a look at some of the deadliest mass shootings in US history
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Onus of normalising bilateral relations on Pakistan: Arun Jaitley
Jaitley says the message that India is interested in normalising relations with Pakistan has been “loud and clear”
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Muslim gymnast criticised for 'revealing' costume as she wins double-gold
Cleric says gymnastics is not for Muslim women; revealing shape of one's body is forbidden in Islam
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Afghan warlord's anger at being 'sidelined' by Ghani
Ismail Khan, a powerful warlord accuses his country's government of sidelining him just as it faces up to the Taliban
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Toxic liquor kills 33 in Mumbai
The victims had fallen ill on Wednesday morning after consuming the illicit moonshine
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Pakistan govt frees 113 Indian fishermen
Freed Indian fishermen wait for transport at Landhi jail
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The fuzzy math of the CPEC
Any inequity in CPEC's execution will detract from what should be the great equaliser for Pakistan’s political economy
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Less earth, more filth: Pope urges world to act before climate change destroys planet
Pope Francis blames human greed and consumerism but also business and political figures for the situation
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Talking to The Bear
Improving ties with Russia is part of a more mature foreign policy geared to the needs of a changing world
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Ban Ki Moon urges Israel to safeguard lives of Palestinian children
Despite admonitions for Ban, UN hasn't included Israel on list of countries who violate rights of children
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Terrorism or hate crime? Police arrest man who shot 9 people at US African-American church
Roof was apprehended during a traffic stop, as police investigate the shooting as a hate crime
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Can stray golf balls cause a war between Switzerland and Venezuela?
Swiss Ambassador in Venezuela says flying balls from neighbouring golf course violate the Vienna Convention
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Here comes the bride, all dressed in ... toilet paper?
Gowns were showcased at the finale of the annual Cheap Chic Weddings Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest in New York
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Michelle Obama tells Muslim schoolgirls that education will give them everything they need
US first lady tells London schoolgirls she knows how frustrating, painful it can be to not be seen beyond attire
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Afghan clerics protest nomination of first woman to Supreme Court
More than a decade later, Afghanistan remains a largely conservative Muslim society
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Indian man loses long legal battle over his own birth
Rajesh Laljibhai Patel's mother had undergone a sterilization procedure before she conceived him
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Google launches website dedicated to Ramazan
My Ramadan Companion brings all relevant and customised information together and highlights how web can enrich Ramazan
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Pakistan releases 113 Indian fishermen
Move comes after a similar gesture was announced by New Delhi to mark the start of Ramazan
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Hate crimes against Muslims in Britain spike after militant attacks, study finds
Study says children as young as 10 have been involved in incidents; victims mostly women
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Jewish settlers detained over suspect arson attack on 'miracle' church
Hebrew graffiti found on nearby building reads "Idols will be cast out"
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Bahrain seizes explosives intended for use in Saudi Arabia
Bahrain often accuses Shi'ite Muslim theocracy Iran of seeking to subvert the Gulf Arab island monarchy
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Indian police arrest key suspect in nun's rape
Police say they got a tip-off and went to the train station where they arrested him
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Three Dutch tourists killed in Portugal bus crash
Portuguese Lusa agency says one of the injured is in critical condition and two others are seriously hurt
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China restricts Ramazan fasting in Xinjiang region
China's goal in prohibiting fasting is to forcibly move Uighurs away from their Muslim culture during Ramazan
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Russia ready to sell four Mi-35M combat helicopters to Pakistan: report
Just last year, Russia lifted its embargo on the delivery of armaments and military hardware to Pakistan
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UN urges Pakistan, India to take steps to ease tensions
Haq says Pakistan and India should try to resolve bilateral issues peacefully and amicably
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After retrial, US Marine found guilty of 2006 murder of Iraqi civilian
Hutchins was convicted again on Wednesday on three out of four counts, including murder
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Air Force: Pakistan, Turkey sign MoU for training pilots
Both the air forces have agreed to exchange two pilots for training every year
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Arabs, Muslims can now sue US officials over post-9/11 jail treatment
A smoke plume rises from lower Manhattan September 11, 2001 in this photo taken from space
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Indian Kashmir shuts down over killings
Protests across Kashmir against target killing of four separatist activists.
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Al Qaeda in Yemen executes Saudi Arabians for 'spying' for US
After their public execution by a firing squad in the al Qaeda-held city, their bodies were tied to poles
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Call from the blue
The fact that Mr Modi has made what appears to be an effort to restore some normalcy is something to be welcomed
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Police fear UK family has crossed into Syria
Sisters Sugra Dawood, 34, Zohra Dawood, 33, and Khadija Dawood, 30, had taken their 9 children on pilgrimage
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Running for their lives: 16 Pakistani journalists went into exile since 2010
Syria was identified as the most dangerous country for journalists, with over 100 journalists fleeing war-torn country
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Russia stands with Pakistan in fight against extremism, Army chief told
Army chief calls on Russia's State Duma speaker, who appreciates Pakistan's efforts in ensuring regional stability
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Escaped tiger from Georgia zoo shot after killing man
Interior ministry had initially said the animal was a lion and deployed special forces to hunt down the beast
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Kashmir killings raise fears of new bloodletting
No group has claimed responsibility for the killings, but police blame a breakaway faction of Hizbul Mujahideen
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18 dead as Syria army, rebels trade fire around Damascus
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says six women and four children were among those killed
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Renowned Indian architect Correa dies aged 84
Correa was awarded one of India's highest civilian honours in 2006 and the Royal Gold Medal in 1984
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Facing backlash, US Muslims counter with new advertising campaign
Billboards anchor a national campaign to showcase Islam as a religion of love and tolerance
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China 'Hogwarts' students embrace ancient tradition at graduation
College head says his style of thinking is the same as Albus Dumbledore's from the Harry Potter series
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250,000 children starving in South Sudan: UN
According to the UN, two-thirds out of the 12 million people need aid, with 4.5 million facing severe food insecurity
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Open letter: Taliban warn IS to stay away from Afghanistan
Taliban leaders to attend with Afghan officials a conference in Norway
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Israel eases restrictions on Palestinians for Ramazan
Men aged over 40 and women of all ages from the West Bank will be able to pray at the Israeli-controlled holy site

















































