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Verdict due in Egypt police trial over blogger death
2 policemen are accused of torturing & killing Khaled Said in June 2010 after unlawfully arresting him.
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Karzai, soon to step down, rages against US
Karzai lashes out at US government and describes Al-Qaeda as "more a myth than a reality".
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Fear and anger as China reflects on attack
29 people were stabbed to death yesterday while more than 130 others were injured in a mass stabbing.
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Polish official in 'Heil Hitler' outburst quits party roles
Statement from Tusk's Civic Platform party says Protasiewicz informed PM of his resignation & it was accepted.
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Illegal Afghan immigrants: Hyderabad crackdown triggers a backlash
Protesters accuse police of detaining Pakhtuns to ‘extort money’ .
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Illegal overstay: Staying on too long
Numerous Pakistanis are stuck in Saudi Arabian jails; diplomats make little or no efforts for their quick release.
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Conspiracy to kill Americans: Bin Laden’s son-in-law goes on trial in US
Suleiman Abu Ghaith is known for his incendiary threats after 9/11 attacks.
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Lingering question: Iran retracts claim of border guards’ release
Military officials claim kidnapped men freed in Pakistan.
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Train station: Pakistan condemns China terror attack
Pledges to help Beijing to curb terrorism.
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Hydropower project: Afghanistan raises objections over Dasu project
Urges WB, donor organisations not to finance the project without its written consent.
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‘Terrorist attack’: 27 dead in China rail station stabbings
Police shot dead a number of the perpetrators at the train station, according to posts by local television station K6.
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Obama in 'direct' confrontation with Putin on Ukraine
Obama called on Putin to de-escalate situation by pulling his troops back to Russian barracks in Crimean peninusla.
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Knife attack leaves 29 people dead, over 130 injured in Chinese city
Police shot dead 4 of 10 attackers who officials said were part of the attack orchestrated by Xinjiang separatists.
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On a holiday: China’s manufacturing growth slows to 8-month low
PMI falls to 50.2 for third straight drop since November 2013.
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Russian parliament approves use of 'stabilising contingent' in Crimea
The request was made on the basis of point "G" of the first part of section 102 of the Russian constitution.
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South Korea proposes regular family reunions with North
The reunions used to be held annually, but had not taken place since 2010 when tensions among the two Koreas spiraled.
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Israeli military kill Palestinian woman near Gaza border: hospital
Residents said it was not clear why the 50-year-old, was near the security fence that runs between Israel and Gaza.
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Turkish parliament delivers blow to schools run by Erdogan rival
Legislation passed in Turkey to shut down private schools that are a source of income for an Islamic cleric.
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Ukraine says Russia has sent in troops, Obama appeals to Putin
Russia says movements by its military in Crimea are in line with agreements with Ukraine.
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Iraq death toll falls in February, but remains high
Feb attacks and clashes killed at least 744 people, according to AFP figures based on security and medical sources.
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Bilateral cooperation: ‘Chinese investment in energy is welcome relief’
Chief minister says the investment would boost economic ties.
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Fiery response: Kabul fends off terror sanctuary charge
Afghanistan’s foreign ministry insists the problem originates from Pakistan.
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Regional stability: Former diplomat advocates shift in Afghan policy
Calls for formulating a clear narrative on Taliban and relations with Afghan govt.
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Bilateral ties: Britain pledges support in fight against militancy
Envoy says talks are under way on how London can help Islamabad enforce its security policy.
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Google loses bid to keep anti-Islamic video online during appeal
It appealed a federal appeals court order that the company said would have 'devastating effects' if allowed to...
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Obama warns Kremlin of 'costs' as 'several hundred' pro-Russian troops storm Crimea
Heavily armed troops in uniforms with no markings took up positions around government buildings, airport in Simferopol
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High-level visit: Beijing promises full support to end militancy
PM briefs China’s defence minister over his govt’s efforts to end unrest.
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Painful transition
The Egyptian is half-heartedly promoting a stumbling democracy that now appears to have been strangled at birth.
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The rhythms of politics
Indian election is a mammoth exercise and it goes to credit of people and election commission that it works so well.
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Pro-Russian forces barge into Crimea
Ukraine's new government has accused Russia of launching an "armed invasion" of Simferopol's airport.
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Tale of Egypt’s ‘revolution’
Egypt stands deeply divided on Islamist & secular lines, with military the principal political broker, decision-maker.
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India clocks 4.7% growth in Oct-Dec quarter
It was India's fifth straight quarter of below 5% expansion.
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China hits back at US on drone strikes, espionage in human rights report
China issues its human rights report on US, in a tit-for-tat move over US' global human rights report.
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Yanukovych insists 'not overthrown', will fight on
Deposed Ukrainian president said he wanted to apologise for leaving Ukraine in its current state.
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Israel to limit Friday access to al-Aqsa mosque: Police
The decision comes after police clashed with stone-throwing Palestinians at the compound.
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Problem batteries likely cause of fatal Indian navy fire: Reports
Accident left 7 crew members injured, while 2 bodies were found after the stricken submarine docked.
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European Parliament condemns drone strikes
Anti-drone activist from Pakistan says Europe has taken first step to bring a stop to these illegal killings.
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US exit from Afghanistan could bolster Qaeda: Commander
Commander says al Qaeda leadership is weak in Pakistan, withdrawal from Afghanistan can revive terror network.
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Aga Khan compares Sunni-Shia conflict to Ireland
'In Pakistan, Malaysia, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Bahrain, Yemen, Somalia and Afghanistan it is becoming a disaster.'
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Médecins Sans Frontières: Pakistani medic applies balm on Sudan’s war
Gul Badshah’s commitment to mitigate miseries of civil war victims keeps him posted in the conflict-ridden country.
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US drawdown: Afghanistan’s stability crucial for Pakistan
Speakers caution of uncertainty that awaits Pakistan, region.
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Pre-operation: Pakistan hopes Afghanistan will not allow militants refuge in its territory
FO spokesperson says Afghanistan is investigating murder of FC soldiers. Questions status of Pakistani in Indian jail.
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Why do so many non-American directors win Oscars?
If Mexican Alfonso Cuaron wins Oscar for "Gravity," as many predict, he will be 4th non-American in a row to win.
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Pak-India trade normalisation: Dar stresses on non-discriminatory market access
Finance minister says that it should be ensured that all the concessions are on reciprocal basis.
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Pushing the limits: North Korea test-fires four short-range missiles
The missiles, with an estimated range of around 200 kilometres , were fired off the east coast of North Korea.
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Seven Pakistanis jailed in Spain on terror charges protest their innocence
The Pakistanis who were jailed in in 2009 over plot to bomb Barcelona metro claim they were framed by corrupt witness.
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Two found dead after Indian submarine accident: Ministry
The incident also left seven crew members injured and led the chief of naval staff to resign.
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Four killed in 'gas cylinder' blast in Qatar: State TV
Explosion tore through a restaurant attached to a mall in Doha.
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UK gets more time to quiz Moazzam Begg over Syria 'terror'
Guantanamo Bay detainee and activist was arrested on suspicion of facilitating terrorism overseas.
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Beyond cute cats: How BuzzFeed is reinventing itself
The kittens haven't disappeared, but these days there is serious journalism as well.

















































