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Delay in IP pipeline: PM Nawaz to try and win concessions in Tehran talks
Pakistan and Iran to also sign 3,000MW power supply deal.
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BJP leader LK Advani's website hacked
Hacker writes "Pakistan Zindabad" and "free-Kashmir" messages on the website.
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Yemen, US mount 'unprecedented' air attacks on Qaeda
The US is the only country operating drones over Yemen, but US officials rarely acknowledge the covert drone programme
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South Korea's president says conduct of ferry crew tantamount to murder
Crew had allegedly ordered the passengers to stay put in their cabins as the ferry sank.
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Cancellation threat follows tragedy on Everest
Sherpas ask government to pay the medical expenses of the injured, many of whom are recovering in hospital.
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Pakistan's ambassador becomes Assistant Secretary General of OIC
Pakistan's ambassador Muhammad Naeem Khan received 10 out of 18 votes secure the position.
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Malaysia Airlines jet in emergency landing after tyre bursts
This comes as another blow to the airline's safety image after the loss of flight MH370.
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Agha Jan Mutasim back in Kabul
He was put under house arrest by UAE authorities earlier this month.
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Fear of polio virus: India, Georgia place curbs on Pakistanis
Ministry of Health Services makes SOP to issue polio vaccination certificates.
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Singh stands by remarks as BJP seethes
Says those trying their best to stop Modi from coming to power have no place in India and should go to Pakistan.
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Modi’s BJP tagged ‘Bharat Jalao Party’
Congress spokesperson says Modi is creating a rift between communities.
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Transgender runs for office after SC ruling
Bharati Kannamma thought to be India’s first transgender candidate in general election.
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Taste buds rejoice: A revelation of Southeast Asian flavours
Promoting a message of regional peace, 2nd ASEAN Food Festival offered samplings of exotic cuisines.
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Halfway through: Abdullah Abdullah leads Ashraf Ghani by 11 percent after partial count
Abdullah Abdullah has 44.47 percent of votes after half the total was counted.
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Anglican leader highlights suffering of Pakistani Christians in Easter sermon
Says he remembers sitting with bishop who had come from Pakistan soon after attack in Sep on church in Peshawar.
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Political ploy: BJP knocks on the Muslim door
Party is trying to woo Muslim vote bank in UP and Lucknow.
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Disputed state: BJP denies any shift in stance on Kashmir
Party wouldn’t resile from its demand of seeking changes in Article 370 of Constitution.
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All to play for as Premier League enters final month
Moyes returns to Goodison as title, pride and relegation motivates teams.
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Baroda beckons Modi
In picking a seat, between Baroda and Varanasi, Modi will have to consider more than just the election at hand.
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Egyptian leftist submits bid for presidency
Sabbahi has surpassed the 25,000 signatures from citizen supporters required to officially register his candidacy.
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MH370 search at 'critical juncture': Malaysia
Malaysia'sTransport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein says the search has become more difficult with each passing day.
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Korea ferry captain defends actions, bodies seen in ship
Only 174 were rescued when the ferry sank and no new survivors have been found since April 16.
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14 more Nigeria schoolgirls escape militants: Official
Some of girls who escaped within day of Apr 15 attack say hostages were taken to Sambisa Forest area of Borno state.
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Rescuers search for Everest avalanche victims
More than 300 people, most of them local guides, have died on Everest since the first summit.
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Drone kills 15 al Qaeda suspects, 3 civilians in Yemen: Security
Yemen's President Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi defends the use of drones against the al Qaeda in the country.
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Innocent till proven guilty?: Refugees commissioner asked for assistance over accused Afghan nationals
Queries whether refugee blamed for heinous crimes can stay in the country.
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Dissident leader freed: Afghan Taliban leader released from house arrest
UAE detained Agha Jan Mutasim due to ‘security concerns’.
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Future strategy: Modi reveals contours of party’s foreign policy
BJP’s manifesto promises to champion uniform political opinion on matters related to terrorism and global warming.
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Regional leaders take aim at Modi
Even if BJP does become India’s biggest party, Modi will face the task of forming coalition with regional parties.
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Economic empowerment: South Asian women asked to play proactive role in political process
Speakers urge them to elect women candidates to fight their case in the legislatures.
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Afghan election: Charges of fraud, interference mar vote count
Karzai urges officials to announce results as per schedule.
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The enigma of India’s elections
Who challenge democracy usually resort not only to verbal, physical abuse but even use race, language, faith, caste.
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British teenager killed in Syrian battle: father
Around 400 Britons are believed to have gone to Syria over the last two years, authorities believe.
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Rescued South Korean school vice-principal in apparent suicide
Police say body of Kang Min-Kyu found near gymnasium where relatives of the missing 268 people are staying.
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Four Taliban prisoners escape Afghan jail: officials
Inmates used smuggled tools to escape and attacked security forces with two grenades and a pistol.
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India lifts campaign ban on scandal-hit Modi aide
This happened after Modi told Hindu community leaders to seek 'revenge' during the elections.
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12 killed in worst-ever Everest accident: officials
Avalanche occurred at around 6:45 am at an altitude of about 5,800 metres.
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Captain not at helm of capsized South Korean ferry
The captain was not in command when the accident took place: prosecutor Park Jae-Eo
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Science fiction no more: First Earth-sized planet found in ‘habitable zone’
Kepler-186f is located some 500 light years from Earth.
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Will work with whoever forms govt in Kabul: FO
Tasneem Aslam says Pakistan not siding with any party in the Afghan election.
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Taking jibes: Jaswant sure of Modi wave never entering Barmer, Jaisalmer
Former BJP leader says Advani a more suitable PM candidate.
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Garcia Marquez, godfather of magic realism, dies at 87
The cause of death was not immediately known.
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Biggest chunk: Turnout remains low in Muslim majority areas
Parties ask voters to not divide votes between Congress and Samajwadi Party.
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The failure of Sonia Gandhi
Sonia's ministers made wrong calls, showing opposition, media, people that there would be no acknowledgment of errors.
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Hall of Fame: Michael Schumacher – the Red Baron
Schumacher's competitive instinct may not have bode well with many, but he stands amongst the greats.
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India appoints new navy chief
The government installed Admiral Robin K Dhowan, 59, who has been acting in the job since the previous chief resigned.
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UAE put Taliban leader under house arrest: Peace Council
The Afghan government says it is in touch with the UAE government to seek Agha Jan Mutassim’s release.
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Putin says aid to Crimea will not exceed 100 bn roubles
Any additional strain on Russia's budget and social payments could hurt Putin's approval rating.
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Pakistani immigrant in 'Jihad Jane' case to be sentenced on US terror charges
Mohammad Hassan Khalid pleaded guilty to providing assistance to al Qaeda.
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Dramatic turn of events: Iranian mother spares life of son's killer with slap
The dramatic climax followed a rare public campaign to save the life of Balal, who at 19 killed another young man.

















































