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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.
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Fear, anger grows with hundreds missing in South Korea ferry
300 children, mostly schoolchildren, missing after ferry capsizes.
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India goes to polls in biggest voting day
Over 195 million voters will have their say to decide out of 1,762 candidates.
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Economic ties: Premier Nawaz to visit UK this month
Sartaj Aziz says meeting will focus on trade and investment cooperation.
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Indian elections: Red panda eats shoots, and asks you to vote
Poll officials in the Darjeeling have adopted red panda as the mascot to create awareness on voting responsibilities.
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Sagging campaign: Karnataka may bring rare cheer for ailing Congress
Approximately 46 million voters will be voting in all of Karnataka’s 28 constituencies.
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Trilateral cooperation: Pakistan, Iran urged to promote regional arrangements
Wakhan corridor in Afghanistan can link Pakistan to the Central Asian states through Tajikistan, says expert.
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Biggest day of voting in India: Caste, betrayal, PML-F, all to play their part in Barmer
Jaswant Singh, a BJP stalwart, is one of the contenders – but he’s running as independent.
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Female Afghan MP shot in Kabul
Police have detained a suspect and are investigating the motive behind the attack.
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Nigeria parents face 'nightmare' after mass kidnap by militants
Mass abduction comes just hours after bomb ripped through packed bus station on the outskirts of Abuja killing 75.
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Boston remembers marathon victims one year on
Boston paid solemn tribute on Tuesday to the victims and survivors of the marathon bombings.
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Uncharted depths provide reality check for MH370 hunt
Experts say the mission will remain arduous, particularly in terms of recovering anything from the seafloor.
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Priyanka Gandhi steps up to fight for Congress party
Priyanka Gandhi is seen as a more natural leader in the hurly-burly of Congress than her brother Rahul Gandhi.
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More than 300 people missing after South Korean ferry sinks: coastguard
Many of the passengers were children and their teachers from a high school in Seoul on a field trip to Jeju island.
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Indonesian governor orders prayers to stop adultery
"I have heard so many reports of married civil servants cheating...They are not allowed to do this," says the governor
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NY City police disband unit that monitored Muslim communities: Report
Surveillance program deployed undercover detectives in Muslim neighborhoods to watch day-to-day activities.
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Sweet talk: I have trophies in mind, not toffees, says Modi
BJP leader bites back at Rahul’s criticism of Gujarat model .
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Election boom: Air-ferry operators having a ball in India
Modi clocked maximum number of flying hours to campaign for the party.
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Indian woman dead in bittersweet reunion
Medics suspect Sarla suffered a cardiac arrest; her family has refused an autopsy.
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Outspending rivals: Indian voters lured by cash, drugs and liquor
2014 polls would appear to be the same grubby game of cash-for-votes, only this time on a far bigger scale.
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Australian consignment: Sick sheep exporter falsified documents
NOC issued by Pakistani govt was also tampered with, according to report.
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Afghanistan still opposed to Dasu Dam construction
Has not withdrawn objection to project that could have environmental impact.
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Nawaz to visit UK in April: Aziz
Prime Minister expected to hold discussion with his British counterpart on boosting bilateral trade.
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Suspected Greek neo-Nazis get life for murdering Pakistani man
Court threw out prosecution's argument that murder of Shehzad Luqman, 27, in January 2013 was racially motivated.
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Afghan poll hopeful Ghani wants 'special relationship' with Pakistan
Ghani says his and Abdullah's policies don't differ much because the former came up with the ideas in 2009.
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Iraq shuts infamous Abu Ghraib prison over security fears
It is not yet clear if the closure of the prison is permanent or temporary, says Justice Minister Hassan al-Shammari
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Indian voters lured by cash handouts, drugs, bootleg liquor
Officials seize $36 million dollars that they say were for buying off voters, paying expenses above spending limit.
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Owner of collapsed Bangladesh factory faces murder charges
Sohel Rana could a death sentence if he is convicted.
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Washington Post, Guardian share Pulitzer for NSA coverage
The publications reported on leaks from Edward Snowden that revealed a global surveillance network monitoring millions
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Afghan deputy minister kidnapped by gunmen
Afghan police forces have launched a search to secure his release, police spokesperson confirmed.
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India top court recognises transgenders as 'third gender'
Court directs state, fed govts to grant transgenders access to same welfare schemes as other minority groups in India.
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A Pakistan where people want Modi as PM of India
Over 100 voters of village called "Pakistan" in India ready to vote for BJP to help Modi get elected.
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Dangerous border: Two Pakistanis die in Afghanistan blast
Shepherds likely fell prey to landmines along Pak-Afghan border.
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Election in UP: Leaders seek to exploit polarisation
Inflammatory words,hate-speech,Hindu-Muslim rift, other communal tactics being excessively applied to mobilise voters.
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Seasonal employment: Lookalikes campaign when candidates can’t
Modi impersonators have been appearing for him where he can’t due to an overbooked campaign schedule.
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Partnership: Islamabad proposes free trade with Seoul
Premier Nawaz also offers to prepare ‘country partnership strategy’ for three years.
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US Air Force flew killer drone missions in Pakistan: Report
US air force flies the predators from Creech air base in Nevada.
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Why trade with India is in our interest
There is need to mitigate impression that India is interested in bilateral trade or it will negatively impact ties.
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World Bank expected to approve $700 million for Dasu, irrigation projects: Dar
Finance Minister says tax revenue has increased by 17% while exports have witnessed an increase of 6% this year.
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18% of US Internet users had their data stolen: survey
The survey also found 21 percent reported having email or social network accounts compromised.
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Afghanistan confirms Taliban dissident leader goes missing in UAE
Afghan Taliban spokesperson said he have seen media reports and has no other information.
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Global military spending drops, led by US: SIPRI
The 1.9 percent decline in global military spending follows a 0.4 percent drop in 2012.
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Blasts at bus station near Nigeria capital kill 71
The explosions rocked the Nyanya station roughly five kilometres south of Abuja and destroyed some 30 vehicles.
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Anxious China emerges as diplomatic player in Afghanistan
In August China will host a "Heart of Asia" conference on Afghanistan, inviting leaders from India and Pakistan.

















































