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Indian hardliner Modi faces popularity test in state polls
All results will be published simultaneously after counting on December 8.
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World offers aid for typhoon-ravaged Philippines
Australia, Britain, New Zealand, Japan, Indonesia and the US are among countries that will provide aid.
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India ready to give Pakistan 'benefit of the doubt'
Indian foreign minister says "when Nawaz Sharif states he wants peace with India, we take him at his word."
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New Delhi rendezvous: Sartaj Aziz’s meeting with APHC leaders kicks up storm
PM’s adviser meets Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Syed Ali Geelani, Yasin Malik and others.
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Seven-month amnesty ends: Illegal migrants surrender to Saudi authorities
Men, women and children lined up carrying their belongings before their deportation, after a 7-month amnesty expired.
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Tough stance: Iran will not give up nuclear rights, says Rowhani
Says Tehran will not give up uranium enrichment.
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Educational exchange: Youth urged to apply for Danish scholarships
Danish envoy says Pak one of 18 states selected for exchange.
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Saudi MERS death toll reaches 53: Ministry
MERS-CoV has so far cost 64 lives worldwide, according to Nov 4 update by WHO.
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600,000 evacuated as typhoon nears Vietnam: Officials
The storm is now expected to strike on Monday morning after changing course.
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Kerry says world powers closer to nuclear deal with Iran
'Over the last two days a significant amount of progress was made,' says Kerry.
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Philippine super typhoon kills at least 10,000, official says
Most of the deaths appear to have been caused by surging sea water strewn with debris.
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Diplomatic debate: Pakistan opposes new members in UNSC
Says there should be no new centres of privilege.
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US Drone campaign: Senate panel approves beefed-up oversight
If passed, the bill will require US president to issue an annual report on the number of casualties in drone strikes.
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Sartaj Aziz to meet Indian FM
India would reiterate its demand for peace on LoC and international border for moving ahead with dialogue process.
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Multibillion-dollar project: Progress on Iran pipeline project hinges on US talks
Islamabad to press Washington to exempt the project from possible sanctions next week.
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Polio outbreak in Syria: Virus is of Pakistani origin, says UNICEF
Minister alleges the virus reached the restive country through militants from Pakistan.
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Brazil freezes assets linked to Alstom, Siemens price-fixing
List of accused can spread to many more multinationals: local media.
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NBC to air Richard Branson’s inaugural space flight live
The aircraft is expected to fly out early next year.
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At least 1,200 killed by typhoon in Philippine city, reports Red Cross
Philippines hit by one of the strongest typhoons ever to make landfall.
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Diplomats grapple for deal in third day of Iran nuclear talks
Western officials are cautious about easing sanctions in exchange for Iran temporarily freezing its nuclear efforts.
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US firm claims first 3D-printed metal gun
The firm released a video showing the firearm scoring repeated bullseyes in successful tests.
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Russia's Lavrov flies to Geneva for Iran talks: Interfax
Lavrov will join his Western counterparts for crunch talks on Iran's disputed nuclear programme, reports Interfax.
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Syrian opposition seek to heal deep divisons in Istanbul
'Before they decide whether to attend the talks bitter rival camps in the opposition must first seek a united front.'
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Insurgent attacks down, Afghan army casualties up: US
Attacks by militants decreased 6% and assaults involving homemade bombs dropped 22% between April and September.
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Canadian 'child soldier' appeals Guantanamo conviction
Khadr, who was 15 when he was arrested in 2002, called on military court to scrap 8-year sentence he received in 2010.
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Dozens of bodies found in Philippine typhoon towns
Super Typhoon Haiyan is strongest typhoon in the world this year and one of the most intense ever to make landfall.
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Asia Pacific Summit: PM Nawaz will visit Bangkok on Nov 18
Nawaz will also undertake bilateral official visit to Thailand after the summit at invitation of his Thai counterpart.
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Solar energy: Agreement signed with Canadian company
The CSC will set up a 500 MW solar power project at Quaid-i-Azam Solar Park.
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Afghans split over impact of Hakimullah’s death on peace
Say Afghan Taliban will doubt US quest for talks in the wake of TTP chief’s killing.
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Missed target: IMF says $6.7b bailout ‘broadly on track’
International lender concludes first review of the programme.
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Afghans split over impact of Hakimullah’s death on peace process
Say Afghan Taliban will doubt US quest for talks in the wake of TTP chief’s killing.
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It’s too early to count the ICC out
The ICC can only step in when a member state is unwilling or unable to prosecute the crimes within its jurisdiction.
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The rise of the Aam Aadmi
First word that there was perhaps a new party emerging, came from slums, where dwellers embraced the symbol ‘jharu’.
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British marine guilty of murdering Afghan captive
Marine will be sentenced on December 6, when the court will announce the minimum term he will serve.
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Closing Guantanamo: Obama's sudoku
Despite repeated vows to close Guantanamo Bay, the detention facility still holds 164 "war on terror" suspects.
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US, Israel 'lose UNESCO voting rights'
Under UNESCO rules, the US and Israel had until Friday to pay their dues or automatically lose voting rights.
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Government formally appoints Jalil Abbas Jillani as US ambassador
Jilani to take up his new assignment from December.
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Govt committed to completing Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project: Petroleum minister
Abbasi says Pakistan can construct the pipeline but "the moment we connect, the sanctions will come."
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Indian govt promises action against 'no Muslims' property ad
A Mumbai broker had posted an ad for the sale of a flat which says “No Muslims” live in the building.
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Three dead as intense typhoon pounds Philippines
Super Typhoon Haiyan smashed into coastal communities on the central island of Samar.
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India accuses Goldman Sachs of 'messing' in domestic politics
Goldman released a report where it suggested BJP could topple the ruling Congress party in 2014 polls.
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Indonesia, Australia in high seas asylum boat stand-off
Jakarta rejected attempts by an Australian vessel to return scores of asylum seekers to the main island of Java.
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Syria polio outbreak "may threaten Europe", experts warn
The WHO said the virus probably spread from Pakistan, one of three countries where polio is still an endemic.
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Strengthening the Silk Route: Understand each other first for better business, say speakers
Two-day conference concludes with tips for Pak investors looking at China’s markets.
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Assembly diary: Can K-P govt actually stop drones, NATO supplies?
Despite unanimous resolution, many ambiguities remain as to what may happen after Nov 20.
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Investment offer: UAE shows interest in renewable energy sector
UAE foreign minister says his country is committed to help address Pakistan’s energy shortages.
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Trading social media: Twitter hits Wall Street with a bang
Twitter was up 74 per cent at $45.27 from the initial public offering (IPO) price of $26 per share set on Wednesday.
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Mutineers punished
Mutiny has always been regarded as the most serious of crimes, attracting the severest of punishments.
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We are all Anwar Congo
Mass murder is rather routine in our world. Rarely there is justice, but this film shows human conscience catching up.
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Militants allegedly kill two policemen in Indian administered Kashmir
Police said the guerrillas appeared to have approached the road from the river and staged the attack.

















































