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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.
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Half of Guantanamo on hunger strike: US official
84 inmates refuse food as part of their hunger strike to protest their indefinite detention.
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Rescuers in China scrabble to find quake survivors
The death toll rose to at least 186.
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US seeks answers from accused Boston bomber
The 19-year-old is serious but stable: Massachusetts governor
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US-Israel arms deal sends 'clear signal' to Iran: Hagel
Deal will see Israel obtaining anti-radiation missiles designed to take out enemy air defences, radar for fighter jets
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Six Afghan police killed in 'insider attack'
Militants stormed a police post in Ghazni province and killed the six officers as they slept.
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5-year-old rape victim improving: Delhi hospital
Victim was being treated for serious internal injuries sustained during a more than 40-hour ordeal.
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Bollywood's women: Caught between idol and item?
While there may be fewer rape scenes in Hindi films today, the industry continues to objectify women.
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Sharia court ruling: Taliban amputate thieves’ limbs in Herat
The two men were detained in an operation and a Taliban court later carried out a probe.
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Cross-Border: Pakistan, India discuss trade opportunities
The Pakistani delegation comprised of various top ranking members of SAARC-CCI from the chamber’s Pakistan wing.
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Chinese soldiers camp inside India border: Indian sources
Troops of Chinese People's Liberation Army entered Indian-claimed territory in eastern Ladakh, sourcee say.
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Saudi king removes deputy defense minister in royal reshuffle
He has been replaced as deputy defense minister by Prince Fahd bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Abdulrahman.
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Strong quake hits China, 71 dead
The earthquake occurred at 8:02am in Lushan county near Ya'an city and the epicentre had a depth of 12 km.
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Boston bomb suspect in serious condition: Police
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, was found hiding in a boat in the backyard of a house in the Boston suburb of Watertown.
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India police arrest suspect over rape of 5-year-old girl
The 25-year-old suspect, identified as Manoj Kumar, was held in the eastern Indian state of Bihar.
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Boston Marathon bombing suspect captured: Boston police
The apparent break in the investigation came after an intense manhunt that virtually closed the city of Boston.
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Neighbourhood watch: Distrust prevails over exchange of prisoners
Released Taliban leaders yet to enter reconciliation fold.
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No explosives found in suspicious package sent to German president
A suspicious package had been sent to German President Joachim Gauck's office, which police destroyed.
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The good, the bad and the ugly
Yanks have their screaming tabloids, nutjobs, hate-mongers. But by & large, they get slapped down by a savvy public.
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Stranded: Pakistani pilgrims denied entry to Baghdad
The pilgrims were denied entry due to the ongoing election process in Baghdad which will continue till April 20, 2013.
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Indian child ‘critical’ after brutal rape: Doctor
A five-year-old Indian girl was kidnapped and brutally raped in the latest incident of sexual violence.
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Young Afghans determined to rebuild war-torn country
Ypung professionals say they plan to stay to build a better future for Afghanistan.
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Race to find survivors after 'nightmare' Texas blast
Town is in mourning, gathering with friends and neighbors at vigils.
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Baghdad cafe bombing kills 27 ahead of elections
Attack comes amid concerns over the credibility of Saturday's provincial elections.
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One Boston bombing suspect killed, other flees as manhunt continues
The suspect was killed after a chase which started with the killing of a police officer.
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UN asks Asia Pacific to shun ‘stabilisation policies’
Targeted at lower deficit and inflation, these policies restrict development as well.
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Concerns loom as Formula One heads to Bahrain
Government pledges high security as anti-race protests continue.
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EU tighten rules on ship-breaking industry
New laws say EU-registered ships must go to EU-approved facilities if they are to be broken up for scrap, recycling.
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Four Britons jailed for al Qaeda inspired bomb plot
They plotted army base attack using remote-controlled toy car.
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Malala makes it to Time's 100 Most Influential People list
Malala only Pakistani to make it to the list.
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Iran hit by second quake in days
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
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Bahrain police clash with protesters ahead of F1 race
Police announces they arrested six people for blocking roads and setting cars ablaze, as protests intensified.
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Taliban in Qatar see no early peace talks with US: Sources
Many of the Taliban leaders living in Qatar now appear to spend their time pursuing private family activities.
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Taliban vow revenge over Guantanamo shootings
Taliban spokesman said his group would avenge the incident by attacking American troops in Afghanistan.
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Boston bomb probe yields image of possible suspect
Officials are working "to locate and identify that individual.
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US honors microloan pioneer Yunus with top award
US Congress on Wednesday bestowed the country's top civilian award on microfinance pioneer.
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North Korea lays out tough pre-conditions for talks
Including the withdrawal of UN sanctions and a guaranteed end to South Korea-US joint military drills.
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For overseas students, Boston bombs hit home
Death of a Chinese student in the Boston bombings presents a potential image nightmare for US higher education.
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Bilateral Ties: China to help Pakistan with anti-terror efforts
“China will always stand by Pakistan,” promises China's ambassador to Pakistan.
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Rescuers searching for victims of Texas fertiliser plant blast
As many as 15 people killed and over 160 injured in the disaster, police officials say.
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President in AJK: Kashmir holds the key to peace, says Zardari
Calls on AJK Assembly to take all stakeholders on board in constitutional reform process.
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Assad says West will pay for 'supporting' al Qaeda
Syrian President warned that a defeat of his government would spell demise of Syria, vows that he will not surrender.
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Cross border trade: Indian businesses eager to trade with Pakistan
Granting an early MFN status to India would greatly help in increasing the trade between the two nations, says Munir.
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Letter addressed to Obama contained 'suspicious' substance
Letter discovered the same day a letter was sent to a senator which was laced with ricin.
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China's bird flu death toll rises to 16, govt warns of spread
Latest victims contract virus in Shanghai, where the majority of the 77 cases have been found.
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12 hurt in blast near BJP'S office in India: Police
A total of 12 people were injured, including eight policemen.