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Commission on religious freedom urges US to refuse visa for Narendra Modi
Panel says Narendra Modi should be inadmissible to the US due to "severe violations of religious freedom".
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US report warns of crisis for Pakistan minorities
Report says Pakistan saw most serious violations of religious freedom among any country not already on the blacklist.
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Mosque, Muslim shops attacked near Myanmar's biggest city
Riot began when Muslim woman collided with Buddhist monk while walking in the street.
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Most Muslims want Sharia law, split on interpretation: study
Many also expressed concerns about religious extremism; less support for severe punishments.
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The dole trap
The cost of each of the 3 “free lunches” when they ended quickly appeared in the shape of massive crises.
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World's first web page recreated 20 years on
By making the birth of the Web visible again, CERN aims to emphasise the idea of freedom and openness it was built on.
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After three Queens, Netherlands gets a king
Willem-Alexander becomes first king the Netherlands has had in over 120 years.
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Retailers to compensate victims of Bangladesh disaster
Two Western retailers promise to compensate families of workers killed while making their clothes.
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Four-year-old Indian girl dies after rape attack: hospital
She was raped and found unconscious at a farm.
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Medical examiner keeps private how Boston bombing suspect died
Results can't be made public until the body is claimed, a spokesman for the Massachusetts Medical Examiner said.
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Netanyahu says Iran yet to cross nuclear 'red line'
Israeli Prime Minister earlier drew a red line, a point at which its foe would be able to build a nuclear bomb.
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General Kayani on the list of 500 powerful people
In 2012, General Kayani was ranked at 28 in the Forbes World’s Most Powerful People list.
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On life support: No need to shift Sarabjit abroad, says hospital chief
Sister asks for Indian doctors to treat her brother if he can’t be sent home.
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Reign of terror - Day 4: Nine killed in Peshawar blast
Separate blasts on ANP leave one dead, scores injured.
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Nato cargo plane crashes in Afghanistan
All seven people on board died when the plane crashed soon after taking off.
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ECP should facilitate overseas voting, directs SC
The Supreme Court of Pakistan disposes of two petition seeking right of franchise for overseas Pakistanis.
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Afghan president confirms receiving CIA cash
Karzai says money was used for various purposes including operation objectives, helping wounded, for house rents.
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India formally requests Pakistan to release Sarabjit on humanitarian grounds
Urges Pakistan government to ensure security of other Indians currently in Pakistani prisons.
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More 'persons of interest' in Boston probe: lawmakers
Democratic Representative Adam Schiff claimed the Russians were not disclosing everything they know.
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US identifies four American victims in Afghan crash
The Pentagon said on Sunday the crash of the MC-12 was under investigation.
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Chidambaram's race to reform Indian economy runs into political hurdles
Chidambaram warns sceptics against underestimating his ability to deliver.
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Bangladesh workers vent anger at building disaster
Police responded with rubber bullets and tear gas to bring the unrest under control.
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Owner of collapsed Bangladesh building arrested
Deputy home minister says Property tycoon Sohel Rana will be tried.
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Russian astronauts to take Olympic torch on space walk
The torch will not be lit at any point because this would not be permitted for transportation.
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Travel: Hong Kong in 5 Days
Don’t be intimidated by Hong Kong — city is fantastic for dim sum, ferry rides and views and cheaper than you...
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E-cigarette: Put this in your pipe and smoke it
Noticed people sporting robotic-looking e-cigarette indoors? It turns out, it’s not the best way to kick your habit.
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Indian govt claims Pakistan denied consular access to comatose Sarabjit
It is crucial for us to know about Singh's health and Pakistan cannot deny information to India: Indian official
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Campaigners protest British drone strikes in Afghanistan
200 demonstrators march to oppose what campaigners said marked a "critical expansion in Britain's drones programme".
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IP Pipeline: India shows interest in joining project
Iranian Oil Ministry Spokesperson Alireza Nikzad Rahbar announced that New Delhi has renewed interest.
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The caste factor in Indian elections
Indians will vote for parties that are formed on the basis of linguistic and regional chauvinism and are caste based.
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Nato plane crash in Afghanistan kills four
Initial reports suggest aircraft was not brought down by insurgents.
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North Korea says to put US citizen on trial
US citizen will be put on trial for trying to overthrow the communist regime.
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Border dispute with China can be resolved: India PM
Manmohan responding to reports of Chinese soldiers allegedly intruding across the disputed border in the Ladakh.
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Obama warns Syria on chemical weapons
Obama warns that Washington must act prudently, and establish exactly if, how and when such arms were used.
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Guantanamo hunger strike widens, concern over force-feeding
Among the strikers, 19 have been given nasal feeding tubes, and five of those are hospitalised.
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Rescuers race to dig survivors out of Bangladesh rubble
Police arrest two factory owners as rescue workers pull two survivors from the wreckage.
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Neighbourhood watch: Trilateral meeting termed ‘fruitful’
Tensions reportedly controlled after US, Pakistan and Afghanistan talks in Brussels.
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Eleven British Muslims jailed for al Qaeda bomb plot
Six of the plotters travelled to Pakistan for terror training to carry out 'the deadliest attack since 2007'.
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Australian statistics bureau systems hacked
ABS has been the subject of numerous attacks over the past four years, with at least two reportedly linked to China.
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Fire at Russia psychiatric hospital kills 38
The fire broke out on the roof and spread rapidly through the wooden building, although three managed to escape.
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N Korea rejects South's 'fraudulent' talks offer
The North's top military body issued a statement insisting that any decisive move on Kaesong would come from its side.
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Wave of violence kills more than 180 in Iraq
The clashes saw gunmen take control of three checkpoints on the outskirts of the overwhelmingly Sunni Arab city.
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Garment workers protest as Bangladesh toll nears 300
Police fired tear-gas and rubber bullets at the angry crowds, who blockaded roads and attacked factories.
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Bid to smuggle 320 rare species of turtles foiled
They were destined for Thailand; one arrested.
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Struggling economy: IMF says Pakistan did not request aid
Its mission chief says Pakistan should gear up efforts to stabilise economy.
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India withdraw from Asian Snooker Championship
Neighbouring country’s govt fails to give clearance to travel to Pakistan.
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Resolving the Pak-Afghan quandary
The effectiveness of future negotiations in the region hinges upon better relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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At least 19 Iraqis killed in police clashes with militants
The violence broke out after Iraqi troops stormed a Sunni Muslim protest camp on Tuesday.
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Syria air strikes near Damascus: NGO
Thursday's violence comes a day after an army takeover of the town of Otaybeh.
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British Muslim trio jailed for planning terror acts
Dart and Alom had admitted seeking terror training in Pakistan.