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German police arrest Pakistani for suspicion in drone spying case
The man was identified only as Umar R., worked as a student assistant in a research plant.
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Worsening ties
Pakistan and Afghanistan desperately need to cooperate against militancy, the enemy of the people in both lands.
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US flies stealth bombers over South Korea in warning to North
Two B-2 Spirit stealth bombers flew practice runs over South Korea, having travelled 6,500 miles for the exercise.
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Egypt catches divers cutting Internet cable amid disruptions
Patrol stopped a fishing boat near the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria and arrested three divers.
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Jewish conspiracy remarks were product of “twisted mind”: Lord Nazir
Lord Nazir Ahmed apologises for his remarks, says he has 'greatest respect' for Jewish community.
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£2m book deal: Malala Yousufzai's story to be published
The book will be a story of her struggle and of the incident that nearly killed her.
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US watching handling of Myanmar violence
Deadly Buddhist-Muslim violence has left 40 people dead in the past week.
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Syrian opposition bloc opens first embassy, says world lets it down
There is an international willingness for the revolution not to triumph: Opposition leader
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Saddam Hussein's Italian lawyer was a fraud, British court rules
Giovanni di Stefano was convicted of 25 charges including deception, fraud and money laundering between 2004 and 2012.
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Tearful Sanjay Dutt to return to jail
Dutt admits to buying weapons but insists they were only meant to protect his family during communal riots in 1993.
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Military visit: Pakistan accuses Kabul of ‘overreaction’
Afghanistan had cancelled military visit to Pakistan to protest against cross-border firing.
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Internet across the world slowed by ‘largest’ cyber attack
Organisation blocking 'spam' content targeted, experts say disruption could get worse.
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ISAF Operation: NATO forces kill 25 Pakistani Taliban
NATO forces engaged Taliban near Lakhai settlement of Afghanistan overlooking Chagai district of Balochistan.
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UN calls on Taliban to join peace process
The withdrawal and next year's presidential election have lent urgency for a negotiated settlement.
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Afghanistan says ready to work for peace without Pakistan help
Jawed Ludin says that the government would look to senior Taliban prisoners to urge militants to pursue peace.
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Afghanistan cancels army officers’ Pakistan visit over ‘shelling’
11-member team of Afghan National Army officers were to travel to Quetta at the invitation of the Pakistan Army.
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Undersea cable cut affects 50% of Pakistan's internet traffic
Internet speed slows down by 60% in several countries including Pakistan.
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Bangladesh widens crackdown on atheist bloggers
Telecommunications regulator ordered two leading Internet sites to remove hundreds of posts by seven bloggers.
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N Korea cuts military hotline with South
Several weeks ago N Korea severed Red Cross hotline that had been used for government-to-government communications.
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Obama appoints first woman Secret Service director
A dozen Secret Service employees were accused of misconduct, and at least seven of them have left the agency.
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Gunmen kill wealthy Indian politician
Bhardwaj was shot twice with police saying it could be linked to a property dispute.
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Saudi Arabia claims to have busted Iran linked spy cell
Iran denies any link to the suspected spy cell.
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Indian aviation face huge hurdles to meet potential: IATA
SpiceJet and Jet Airways, India's second-biggest carrier, swung to profit in the most recent financial quarter.
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Man jailed for plot to attack US recruiting center
Abu Khalid Abdul-Latif, a US citizen, was also sentenced to 10 years of supervised release following his prison term.
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Taliban suicide bombers kill five Afghan police as Kerry visits Kabul
One attacker detonated an explosive-laden car at the entrance of the Afghan National Police compound.
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'Combat-ready' N Korea threatens Hawaii, US mainland
North Korean leader has been monitoring live fire artillery drills and making speeches about wiping out the enemy.
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PM voices 'distress' after Indians killed by French troops
President Francois Hollande assured that the circumstances of Monday's shooting would be thoroughly investigated.
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Afzal Guru’s hanging leads to economic losses of Rs45b
KEA asks for early resolution of Kashmir issue between India, Pakistan.
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Are we a client state?
It seems to be a foregone conclusion that everything that happens in Pakistan is somehow planned in Washington.
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Sarkozy slams 'unfair and unfounded' corruption charge
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy also faces charges of alleged kickbacks on Pakistan arms deal.
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Change of guard: US cedes full control of Bagram to Afghan forces
Bagram was due to be turned over on March 9, but the transfer was postponed at the last minute.
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Kerry lands in Kabul on unannounced visit
Kerry skips Pakistan trip to avoid accusations of meddling in upcoming elections.
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China to buy Russian fighters, subs: State media
China and Russia are expected to co-operate further in developing military technology.
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Violence, vaccine fears keep polio from disappearing
The global anti-polio campaign is short of 660 million dollars in 2013.
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S Korea hails new military pact with US
Guarantees US support for any South Korean retaliation and allows Seoul to request any additional US military force.
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Stalemate to continue: Taliban rule out talks with Karzai during Qatar visit
Afghan president will discuss establishment of a Taliban office during his upcoming visit.
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Chamel Singh was tortured: Autopsy report
The Indian prisoner’s lawyer says he will file a petition against individuals accused of torture.
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Karzai heads to Qatar to discuss peace with Taliban
Move comes after years of stalled discussions with the United States, Pakistan and the Taliban.
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Illicit trade activity across cross-LoC yet to be trialled
Report lists cases regarding illegal activities still under investigation.
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Bringing back prisoners
If we are signing this treaty, in hope that Aafia Siddiqi will return to Pakistan, then we are in for rude awakening.
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An Iraqi tragedy
Brutal 30-year legacy of Saddam, inseparably wed to cruelty of American policy in the region, broke the Iraqi people.
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US unblocks $500m for Palestinians
The first sum comprises some $195.7 million, allocated under the 2012 fiscal year budget for USAID.
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42 die in fire at Myanmar refugee camp in Thailand: Official
Women, children and the elderly believed to make up the majority of the victims.
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CIA provides intelligence to Syrian rebels: Report
CIA has sent officers to Turkey to help vet rebels who receive arms shipments from Gulf allies.
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Soldiers patrol riot-hit Myanmar town
Around 50 military trucks were deployed in Meiktila, where homes and mosques have been torched by mobs.
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True friendship: Pope to strengthen dialogue with Muslims
Says differences should unite, not divide.
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Netanyahu apologises to Turkey for Mavi Marmara raid
Israel prime minister apologised to his Turkish counterpart in a telephone call.
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UN extends mandate of Iran rights monitor
Iran's ambassador to UN in Geneva slammed the resolution, which he said was "counter-productive" and "politicised".
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Pakistan signs deal to lift Afghan cricket
Pakistan to provide provide technical and professional help in cricket to Afghanistan.
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Facilitating visitors: Hindi markings on signs appear at Wagah border crossing
Signboards at the border crossing now have markings in Urdu, English, and Hindi.