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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.
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Iran's unlikely al Qaeda ties: Fluid, murky and deteriorating
Shia dominant Iran and Sunni al Qaeda are natural enemies on either side of the Muslim world's great sectarian...
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US had more tips on Boston suspect; Congress asks questions
Russia tipped off the FBI about Tsarnaev in early 2011, made a second request to the CIA in late September 2011.
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Boston bombs were detonated by remote used for toy cars
Suspect confesses of getting information from Inspire's article titled 'How to build a bomb in your mom's...
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US debut of Samsung flagship S4 smartphone delayed
Due to overwhelming global demand of Galaxy S4, the initial supply may be limited, says Samsung.
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Bangladesh garment trade under fire as disaster toll rises
Death toll rises to 152.
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S Korea offers North talks, with warning
Offer came with an ultimatum of unspecified "grave action" if Pyongyang fails to accept the proposal within 24...
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Indian FM to visit China amid border spat
India has publicly called on the Chinese soldiers to withdraw from Himalayas.
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Brewing controversy: Seoul protests North Korean bootlegging
South Korean mission requested Pakistan to stop North Korean diplomats from selling alcohol, says Diplomatic sources.
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Brussels rendezvous: US moves to ease Pak-Afghan tension
Kerry says talks make progress but refuses to ‘raise expectations’.
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The BRICS after Durban
For the first time, BRICS members cement initiatives for which they must resolve sensitive issues for settlement.
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Flash floods kill 11 in northern Afghanistan: Official
Eastern areas of the city of Mazar-e-Sharif were also hit but no one was hurt.
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Boston mosque refuses to offer funeral prayers for marathon bomber: Report
Suspects' uncle approached mosque for funeral, burial services but his request was turned down.
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Indian porn star Sunny Leone dragged into rape debate
Leone defends her dual career as porn star and actress, dismisses fears that adult material was linked to sex crime.
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Thirteen killed, dozens hurt in Afghan quake: Officials
Tremors also felt in Peshawar, Islamabad, Lahore and surrounding areas.
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Bangladesh factory building collapse kills nearly 100
Bangladesh television shows young women workers being pulled out of the rubble from collapse that injured over 1,000.
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Pakistan-born first Muslim female to enter Australian state parliament
Mehreen Faruqi will serve a position in upper house of the state legislature in July.
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Boston bomb suspect's name was on classified government watch lists
List is so vast that this did not mean authorities automatically kept close tabs on Tamerlan Tsarnaev.
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Indian man held for selling baby grandson on Facebook
Feroz Khan kidnapped his grandson and contacted buyer on Facebook to sell him for Rs45,000.
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Boston Muslims disavow Tsarnaev brothers
19-year-old Dzhokhar has reportedly admitted to being driven by the US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Sharp rise in civilian casualties in Afghanistan: UN
475 civilians were killed and 872 wounded from January to March, reveals UN special representative for Afghanistan.
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Kuwait author wins Arabic book prize for tale of foreign workers
Becomes the youngest winner in the prize's six-year history.
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The new New Delhi
Though the dependence on auto rickshaws still adheres, they aren’t the only option for the Delhi commuter anymore.
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Pakistan must play positive role in Afghanistan: NATO
US Secretary of State John Kerry will host talks between Afghan President and senior Pakistan officials on Wednesday.
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Rights group launches campaign to ban 'killer robots'
It is feared if these machines enter service, it would lead to "robotic arms race" between countries.
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Drone strike in the US?: Facebook post on Boston bombing goes viral in Pakistan
Post receives more than 7,000 likes and shares with over 1,000 comments.
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Afghan negotiators hold talks to free foreign hostages
Taliban had seized 8 Turks, a Russian, a Kyrgyz man, an Afghan after their civilian helicopter made a forced landing.
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Patience is running out with Pakistan: Karzai's office
Afghan President leaves for talks in Brussels with top US and Pakistani officials.
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HRW accuses Myanmar of 'ethnic cleansing'
The Rohingya have faced crimes against humanity including murder, persecution, deportation and forced transfer.
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We must listen to rape protests, says Indian minister
Protests have been taking place since last week when it emerged that a five-year-old girl had been repeatedly raped.
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Architect of India's new anti-rape law Verma dies
The 80-year-old Verma died in a hospital just outside the capital New Delhi as a result of multiple organ failure.
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Arab League rejects Ban call to end Syria arms supplies
An Arab League meeting in Doha last month gave member states the "right" to offer Syrians all means of self-defense.
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US soldier pleads guilty to murdering fellow servicemen in Iraq
US Army Sergeant John Russell was accused of killing two medical staff officers and three soldiers at Camp Liberty.
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Afghan Taliban capture foreigners from helicopter
Police had a firefight with the militants but pulled back for lack of support.
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What next for Boston bombing suspect?
If Tsarnaev pleads guilty, it is possible much of prosecutors' evidence against him may never become public.
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Canada thwarts 'al Qaeda-supported' passenger train plot
Plot not related to Boston bombings.
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Crash landing: Afghan Taliban ‘capture’ helicopter with foreigners on board
Turkish foreign ministry says eight nationals on board; Taliban say most are American.
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Pak-Afghan rapprochement: Kerry brokers fence-mending meeting in Brussels
Talks expected to give fresh impetus to Taliban reconciliation process.
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Canada foils terror plot, arrests made: Media
Royal Canadian Mounted Police scheduled to hold press conference to provide details.
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Boston bombing suspect charged in hospital bed
Details of the charges against suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev were sealed, says US court official.
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Change of heart: Ministry dithers over release of funds for IP pipeline
Has collected $400m in infrastructure cess for the project.
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Afghan girls' school feared hit by poison gas
Periodic attacks continue against female students, their teachers and their school buildings in Afghanistan.
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Myanmar authorities accused of aiding killings of Muslims
Human Rights Watch accuses authorities of ethnic cleansing, calls for international investigation.
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FBI's handling of Boston suspect comes under scrutiny
It was one of a series of cases in which someone the agency had investigated had later taken part in attacks.
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Saudi sponsors to pay for deporting illegal workers, including Pakistanis
Many of the expatriates come from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, the Philippines, Ethiopia and Arab countries.
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China quake rescuers battle landslides, debris
Survivors including the elderly were carried out on the backs of neighbours.
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Second suspect arrested over Indian girl's rape
Police arrests Pradeep Kumar on main accused, Manoj Kumar's, revelation.
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Afghan peace process: Pakistan, US in a bid to break the deadlock
President Obama’s aide meets army chief and foreign secretary, praises Islamabad’s efforts for peace in Afghanistan.