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No survivors: Missing Mozambique plane wreck found
Aircraft went down in a remote, swampy terrain of Namibia.
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Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi: Pakistani women will play World Cup
Pakistan women break new ground at Kabaddi World Cup.
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The rising fortunes of Modi and the BJP
Even in states where Modi is not a factor, he helps the BJP in a few ways.
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Key to peace is inclusive political settlement: Nawaz
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif assures Afghanistan to facilitate further meetings with Taliban commander Mullah Baradar.
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US forces operating 'normally' in China air zone
US will not change its operations despite move by China to monitor aircraft in the newly declared air defence zone.
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China to launch moon rover on Monday
A rocket carrying the vehicle, named 'Jade Rabbit' in a nod to Chinese folklore, will blast off at 1:30 am local...
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No dismantling of Iran nuclear facilities: Rouhani
Asked by FT whether dismantling Iran's atomic facilities was a 'red line' for Iran, Rouhani replied: '100 percent'.
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Scottish police helicopter pub crash causes numerous casualties
Crash causes numerous casualties including probable deaths and leaving several people trapped in the rubble.
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Rape charge: Tehelka editor wins interim bail for a day
Judge adjourns hearing; Tejpal to appear in person.
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Angola defends putting bar at Islamic groups
Angola denies any persecution of Muslims.
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Karzai attaches conditions on signing security pact
The president remains in a fix over attaching his name to the BSA.
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'We have no favourites in Afghanistan': Sartaj Aziz tells SCO members in Tashkent
Adivsor to PM says govt is pursuing peace talks because 'terrorism cannot be eliminated by military means alone'.
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Talking points: Nawaz looks to shore up bilateral ties in day-long Afghanistan visit
PM seeks to strengthen bilateral ties with Afghanistan and revive the peace process.
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NATO probes Afghan airstrike that 'killed child'
The NATO coalition acknowledged reports of the boy's death.
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India accelerates Iranian port project after US-Iran thaw
The port will provide India access to resource-rich Central Asia and Afghanistan.
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Suspected arson at giant Bangladesh garment factory: Police
Fires broke out at two Standard Group buildings in the industrial district of Gazipur outside the capital Dhaka.
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UN spotlights trauma of Syrian refugee children
Children make up around half of the more than 2.2 million Syrians who have fled their homeland.
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China media urges countermeasures against Japan planes
Beijing is facing mounting internal pressure to assert itself.
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The Afghan villages where the Taliban rule at night
Only 4 or 5 of Nangarhar's 22 districts are considered safe with others controlled or strongly influenced by Taliban.
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Quake near Iran nuclear plant kills 7
Thirty others were also injured as a result.
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No cover: US may recall CIA station chief in Islamabad
Station chief plays a key role in the drone campaign.
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Needed at home: Pakistan stops sending police on UN missions
Country currently ranks first in list of 117 states which offer their services to UN.
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Quake near Iran nuclear plant kills 8
The quake's epicentre was near Borazjan, around 60 kilometres from Bushehr, where Iran has its Russian-built reactor.
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An experiment in Delhi
The AAP promises to replace Delhi’s toothless anti-corruption ombudsmen with a strong Lokpal.
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Wasim Akram to get award for long fight against diabetes
Wasim will get the award during the World Diabetes Congress in Melbourne.
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Saudi cleric says women driver ban 'guards against evil'
KSA's most senior cleric calls for "the matter to be considered from the perspective of protecting society from evil".
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Visa issues: London concert by Pakistani Sachal Jazz Ensemble cancelled
Kings Place forced to cancel event despite sell out of tickets because two leading musicians were not given visas.
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'Idiots not terrorists' cleared of endangering PIA plane that force landed in England
A series of witnesses had told the court that although the men acted like "idiots", they had not made serious threats.
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Fighting rages near Damascus, missile hits Raqa: monitor
Rebels and loyalists battle with each other on two key fronts near Damascus.
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Nawaz to visit Afghanistan this week to push peace efforts
Prime Minister will embark on a one-day visit of Afghanistan on Saturday and will meet with Afghan President Karzai.
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Indian magazine chief quits over handling of sexual assault case
I do not want questions raised about my integrity to tarnish the image of Tehelka: managing editor Shoma Chaudhury
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Crucial jobs cleaning up after Philippine typhoon
UN agencies are spearheading "cash for work" programmes, which they hope will provide a triple-boost to communities.
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UN to send envoy to Bangladesh amid rising violence
Sources say envoy would carry 'strong message' from the UN chief to hold 'free, fair, credible and inclusive' polls.
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Mideast peace 'urgent' but possible: Israeli president
Peres says he welcomed the new round of talks.
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Syrian opposition to attend Geneva peace conference
Long-delayed 'Geneva 2' talks in January aimed at ending the country's civil war.
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Indian cyclone weakens, 'no danger,' says weather office
Sustained wind speeds would be only 45-55 kilometres, down from 120 kilometres an hour.
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Sri Lanka begins war tally after international pressure
Some 16,000 officials are expected to fan out across the island to compile a definitive toll.
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Jubilation as Dubai wins right to host World Expo 2020
UAE beat Brazil, Turkey and Russia in a 168-member vote today at the Bureau International des Expositions in Paris.
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Taliban kill six literacy workers in Afghanistan: Officials
The insurgent group is stepping up attacks on state workers ahead of presidential elections due in April 2014.
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Pakistanis among foreign businessmen facing work ban in Zimbabwe
The January deadline is set to affect nationals from several countries.
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French court upholds dismissal over headscarf
Court overturns controversial ruling that a kindergarten had been guilty of religious discrimination.
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Bomb blast near India nuclear plant kills six: Police
Home-made bomb accidentally exploded overnight in village near Kudankulam power plant in southern state of Tamil Nadu.
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Mass vaccinations for children in typhoon-hit Philippines
The campaign began this week with 30,000 children being vaccinated in Tacloban city, one of the places hardest hit.
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China internet users call for action against Japan in airspace spat
Nany are saying only war will teach Japan not to mess with Chinese sovereignty.
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Suicide bombers kill 14 in attacks on army bases near Baghdad
37 others were wounded in the attacks.
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Bangladesh polls could be delayed: Election commission
Announcement that elections will be held on Jan 5 has helped trigger a new bout of political violence.
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FBI agent missing in Iran now longest US hostage
Mystery shrouds the fate of Levinson, who disappeared on March 9, 2007 on Iran's Gulf island of Kish.
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Asian Century: Pakistan to host moot of Asian MPs
Pakistan hosts it to discuss issues related to economy, energy and environment, announced Senator Mushahid.
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Defying China, US aircraft fly over East China Sea without notification
The US military aircraft were neither observed nor were contacted by the Chinese aircraft.
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Gas import: Oil minister revives hopes of IP pipeline
Highlights short and long-term strategies to tackle energy crisis.

















































