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China says willing to work with US against hacking
China has repeatedly made such offers in the past.
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Indian police launch raids in probe into Finmeccanica, AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland has denied paying bribes in a $750 million deal to supply 12 helicopters for Indian political leaders
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Attackers disguised as cricketers ambush Srinagar police camp
Initial investigations suggest the attackers belonged to the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba: IG Police
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North Korea confirms end of war armistice
The North announced last week that it would nullify the 1953 armistice and peace pacts signed with Seoul.
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Thailand denies shooting Rohingya boat people
Survivors of the alleged incident said sailors opened fire on around 20 Rohingya migrants.
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Obstacles: Report blames Indian hawks for impeding trade with Pakistan
Intelligence report says contraband smuggling in goods trains was staged.
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Release of Taliban detainees: Pakistan took money, claims ex-Afghan spymaster
Islamabad rejects the claim of Amrullah Saleh.
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Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline: In snub to US, China offers $500m loan
Chinese, Iranian firms to help with construction.
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Karkhano to Torkham: Lining pockets to cross the line
Vehicles passing through the Pak-Afghan border pay bribes at check posts along the way.
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Analysis: Iran-Pakistan pipeline a mutually convenient political stunt
Even if everything goes according to plan, Iranian gas will not flow into Pakistan until January 2015.
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Pakistan bags six new Guinness World Records
These six new records are in an addition to the eleven that were won at the last meet.
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Containing North Korea
The problem with sanctions is they end up hurting the people while doing little to dislodge a dictatorial government.
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Pipeline priority
The project, which will cost Pakistan $1.5 billion, must be welcomed wholeheartedly.
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Iran plans to sue Hollywood over Argo
Critics claim that Argo is a "violation of international cultural norms” and pro-CIA.
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Michelle Obama named best dressed woman
The US first lady beats Queen Elizabeth and Victoria Beckham for the top slot.
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Pak-Iran pipeline to fulfill 40% of Pakistan's energy needs: PM's Adviser
$1.3 billion project will be completed within 15 months says Mirza Ikhtiar Baig.
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UAE energy minister replaced in cabinet reshuffle
Ministry of development and international cooperation created while ministries of foreign trade and economy merged.
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Serbian police find Rembrandt stolen in 2006
Police said that two masked and armed robbers broke into the museum and tied up two employees on duty.
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Bangladesh's deputy opposition chief freed
Police arrested Alamgir and more than 100 BNP officials on suspicion of 'creating anarchy and social disorder.
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Post-mortem done on Delhi gang-rape accused
The 34-year-old Ram Singh committed suicide on Monday in his cell, family claims he was murdered.
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Future of cinema, Amitabh's talking points with Spielberg
Amitabh Bachchan meets Steven Spielberg on Monday evening in Mumbai.
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India’s industrial output posts surprise 2.4% jump
Manufacturing grew by 2.7 per cent in January from a year earlier.
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Indian missile 'Nirbhay' fails to hit target on its maiden launch
Maiden launch took place from the integrated test range in Chandipur.
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Going ahead with Pakistan-Iran pipeline will trigger sanctions: US
We've heard this pipeline announced about 10 or 15 times; we have to see what actually happens: State Department
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Five US troops die in Afghan chopper crash
A spokesman said that all on board the helicopter had died in the crash.
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Spielberg planning Kashmir film: Report
The script of the movie has been finalised: Director
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AWOL in Afghanistan: Some 676 Pakistanis presumed dead, says NGO
Relatives suspect most of them were listed as Afghan Taliban supporters.
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Pakistan’s 1st Island City: Bahria Town signs $20b deal with US tycoon
Project will generate 2.5m jobs, boost 55 industries, house 1m people.
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Snub to US threats: Landmark moment
Zardari, Ahmadinejad launch Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project.
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Bangladesh cracks down on opposition after violence
Police forces arrest the deputy head of Bangladesh's main opposition party, along with other top party officials.
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Two US, Afghan troops die in insider attack: NATO
At least one individual wearing an ANSF uniform turned his weapon at a group of Afghan and coalition service members.
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EU offers to send observers for Pakistan elections
EU says deploying election observation mission is a tangible sign of its support to a democratic Pakistan.
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Halal food label withdrawn in Sri Lanka after protests
Food manufacturers in Sri Lanka have long made all their products using halal methods.
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North Korea cuts off hotline with South Korea
The North has threatened a nuclear strike on the United States, but has been dismissed as rhetoric by analysts.
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Britain to make case for removal of cleric Qatada
A decade of court battles followed to first keep him behind bars and then remove him from Britain.
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Afghan actor killed in NATO air strike
A local rebel commander, Mohammad Alam, was among those killed.
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Japan honours victims of 2011 quake, tsunami, nuclear disasters
Almost 300,000 people still live in temporary housing.
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Main accused in Delhi gang-rape commits suicide: Jail
Ram Singh was the main accused of five men and a juvenile who were put on trial for the attack on a 23-year-old.
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Thwarted ambitions: Migration dream over for young Pakistani
After studying in France for eight years, Ahmed Sohail now feels out of place in his own land.
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Deal on: Pakistan, Iran to launch gas pipeline project today
A 300-member strong Pakistani delegation led by President Zardari will attend the historic ceremony.
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Greece and the EU’s obsession with austerity
Troika of European powers is actually crowding out Greek interests.
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Life after Jobs: For Apple, the real test is yet to come
All its current offerings are still products of Steve Jobs’ innovative mind.
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Taliban, US revive reconciliation talks in Qatar: Karzai
The Taliban spokesman in Afghanistan deny that negotiations with the United States had resumed.
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The new Nazis
Bolstered by an economic meltdown and fears of a cultural invasion,the radical right is on the march across Europe.
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Post-Hugo Chavez: Venezuelans seek snap elections
Acting President has vowed to keep Chavez’s self-styled socialist revolution alive.
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LoC violations: Indian Army chief issues stern warning
The Indian army has conveyed its concerns regarding alleged ceasefire violations to the centre.
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US transfer of Bagram prison postponed
The transfer was abruptly cancelled on the same day that a suicide bomber killed 9 people in central Kabul.
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Abu Qatada arrested in Britain for breaching bail terms
Jordan convicted Qatada in his absence of encouraging militants there who planned bomb attacks in 1999 and 2000.
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Despite hostilities, Ashraf welcomed in India with 'open arms'
India says they are extending their hospitality to a guest, as no "substantive talks" planned.
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Indian gang-rape victim shares US courage awards
The young student was awarded the US International Women of Courage award posthumously after she died.