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US, Pakistan increase cooperation in faint hope of Afghan peace
Afghanistan, Pakistan and the US are still suspicious of each other but recent cooperation has brought some success
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Uber 'warned' about Delhi driver accused of rape
Nidhi Shah says said she complained after the driver stared at her and smiled 'creepily' during a Nov 26 journey
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US embassy warns of anti-American violence in Pakistan
Warning issued after release of US Senate report revealing brutal interrogation techniques used by CIA
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Following in Benazir's footsteps, Malala aspires to become PM of Pakistan
Teenage activist to receive peace prize in Oslo with the Indian campaigner Kailash Satyarthi today
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Malala vows to work with more vigour
Malala has also invited five inspiring girls to join her at award giving ceremony today
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US rejects calls for treaty eliminating nukes
"We think the most practical and realistic approach is to pursue reductions step-by-step," says US representative
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Cat Stevens to return to the Wild World of music
Musician makes a comeback with a US tour after a 38-year hiatus.
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CIA torture brutal and ineffective: US Senate report
The report said the CIA misled the public and policymakers about the programme
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India police say Uber driver accused of rape was on bail
Uber has been banned from operating in the India and accused of failing to follow local regulations.
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World Cup, Ebola top Facebook sharing list
These were followed by the Ebola crisis, Brazilian elections, death of Robin Williams and the "Ice Bucket Challenge"
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Saudi Arabia extends detention of women driving activists: Amnesty
Loujain Hathloul and Maysaa Alamoudi "have been detained for 25 further days, says the London-based watchdog
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Drug trafficker 77th executed in Saudi this year
Last Friday authorities carried out the death sentence on another Saudi, also found guilty of amphetamine smuggling
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India's new comic book: Meet Priya, rape survivor and superhero
Priya is representative of a generic Indian woman, says creator, who was inspired following 2012 gang rape in Delhi
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Bangladesh's 'mystic minstrels' more popular despite attacks
Bangladesh's minstrels, known as Bauls, are growing in popularity, even attracting members of the rising middle class
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Diamond deals to add sparkle to India-Russian ties
Vladimir Putin's two-day visit to India is expected to see landmark deals clinched on natural gas and nuclear power
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China leaders convene to forge key 2015 economy policies
Policymakers gathering expected to 'map out plans' based on an economic 'new normal'
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2014 devastating year for children: UN
Globally, 230 million children currently live in countries and areas engulfed in violent conflict
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Ex-Guantanamo inmates take first steps of freedom in Uruguay after 12 years in detention
The men were among the first detainees sent to Guantanamo in 2002
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Oil prices tumble 4% to fresh five-year lows
European benchmark, Brent North Sea for January delivery, closed at $66.19 a barrel in London trade
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Delhi, not Islamabad: Pakistan brushes off Indian accusations
Suggests Delhi to look at Samjohta Express attack perpetrators
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Malala misses out on TIME's Person of the Year award
TIME magazine's Managing Editor reveals eight member short-list sans Malala as reader's poll picks Indian premier Modi
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US treasury told: No normal trade ties with Tehran till curbs lifted, says govt
Pakistan also could not allow opening of Iran’s Melli Bank branches.
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Indian capital bans Uber after alleged rape
Uber is banned from operating in Delhi with immediate effect
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Misery in the age of Obama
Barack Obama was wrong, and Chris Rock was right: White America was the problem; was always the problem
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Iranians view shishe through rose-tinted glasses
Methamphetamine users soar in Iran as a consequence to increased development in the country, faster-paced lifestyles.
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After 13 years: US, NATO formally end combat command in Afghanistan
ISAF will now move to a training and support role for the ANSF under Operation Resolute Support from Januar 1, 2015
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Afghan students find inspiration in Islamic State's success
Although IS is not believed to have operations in Afghanistan, its influence is growing in Afghanistan
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Malala's blood-stained school uniform to be displayed at Nobel Peace Centre
Nobel Peace Prize laureate wore this uniform when she was shot in Swat in 2012
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Disaster-weary country: Typhoon tears down homes in Philippines
The wind strength at landfall made Hagupit the most powerful storm to hit the Philippines this year
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Consider Mexico
Actors & culture of Mexican problem are different but the scenario is close to that which prevails in Pakistan
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Nepal prohibits jesting at Modi
Nepalese authorities ban the telecast of popular comedy TV show Tito Satya for satirising the Indian premier.
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Six Guantanamo detainees sent to Uruguay
The Pentagon says 136 detainees now remain at the US naval base in Cuba
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Modi leads 'TIME's Person of the Year' readers' poll
Ferguson protesters tread behind with 9.2% votes; Malala bags 4.9% votes and Ebola doctors, nurses bag 4.5% votes
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26 foreigners among 135 arrested for 'terrorism' in Saudi Arabia
Suspects include 26 foreign nationals, among them 16 Syrians and three Yemenis
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Nepal jails 5 former rebels for journalist murder, torture
Radio reporter, human rights activist say all men were sentenced for abducting and murdering Dekendra Raj Thapa
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Syria army repels militant advance on key air base: monitor
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says more than 100 militants were killed in fighting for base
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Indian woman alleges rape by Uber cab driver in New Delhi
Police have deployed four teams of five members each to trace the 32-year-old driver
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Gen Raheel meets Chinese minister for public security
ISPR says issues of mutual interest, regional security and collaboration were discussed
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Fashion and music show mesmerising Javanese wedding preformed by Indonesian models
Culture works as a corner stone for both countries, says Indonesian ambassador
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US delinks Pakistan from Kashmir violence surge
State Department spokesperson says she wouldn’t jump to any conclusions.
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Attempted robbery: Pakistani student shot dead in Chicago
Loyola University student Mutahir Rauf, 23, was shot dead near the university campus
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New sight hope for six left blind by India cataract surgery
Indian media reports say the number of people blinded could range from 30 up to as much as 60
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US confirms delay in Afghanistan withdrawal
At least 1,000 additional US troops will stay on in Afghanistan for part of 2015, beyond the December withdrawal
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India arrests accused in suspected plot to kill Bangladesh PM
Shahnor Alom, who was arrested in a village in Assam, is an operative of a banned Bangladeshi group
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Obama to host Prince William on first Washington visit
White House spokesperson says visit underscores special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom
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US defense secretary in Kabul as NATO war winds down
Hagel said Afghanistan had "come a long way" over the past decade
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Third night of US protests against police killings
Protesters hit the streets after grand juries declined to press charges against a white officer who shot Michael Brown
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Drone strikes kill 9 'Qaeda' militants in Yemen: security source
A tribal leader said soldiers of an unknown nationality were seen parachuting into the area and clashes ensued
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Common interests: Pakistan must not link IP project with sanctions says Larijani
Iranian speaker says project can create economic security for both countries
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No. 10 meet-up: Stable Afghanistan in our interest, says PM
Cameron appreciates Pakistan’s sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.