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US Congressman declares Dr Shakil Afridi an ‘American hero’
Dana Rohrabacher introduces resolution in House of Representatives, says Dr Afridi should be immediately released.
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White House, Republicans dig in ahead of budget talks
Public services across the country might be disrupted if the cuts go ahead.
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Strike paralyses Bangladesh ahead of war crimes verdict
The trials are needed to heal the wounds of the war that killed three million people.
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Analysis: Calls grow for banning Jamaat-e-Islami in BD
Law minister says a party that resorts to violence has no right to do politics.
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IP gas pipeline project: Iran firm wins contract to build Pak portion of pipeline
Khamenei tells Zardari the project must go ahead despite US pressure.
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US 'can't dictate' to the world: Pentagon's new chief
US can not accomplish its goals without forging strong alliances, says Hagel.
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Rare admission
Islamabad has every reason to fear New Delhi’s influence in Kabul, even more so after the 2014 US pull-out.
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Breakthrough in Afghanistan: NESPAK awarded $500m Bakhshabad Dam project
Pakistan-based consultant firm to design the dam funded by Kabul.
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Barter deal: Pakistan has not shipped any wheat to Iran so far
Sources say that dispute involves finance disruptions from Iran’s side.
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Iran sanctions could distort region's economy for years: Report
ICG report calls for gradual reduction in sanctions in return for Iranian concessions on its nuclear programme.
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Afghan police officer drugs, kills 17 colleagues
Police say the assailant was aided by the Taliban.
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Blaze in illegal Kolkata market kills 13: officials
Market has only one exit point, men who were sleeping in the building couldn't survive, say officials.
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Taliban suicide bomber targets Kabul army bus
The suicide bomber injures 6, highlights a growing trend of strikes on Afghan rather than NATO military targets.
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US military may take over part of CIA drone war
Obama wants the drone programme to be less secretive but this does not apply to Pakistan.
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Computer in Delhi slum wall leads to TED Prize
Stein announced a collaboration with the Sundance Institute to have a filmmaker document the TED winner's progress.
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Luxor balloon crash a new blow to battered Egypt tourism
The hot-air balloon exploded during a dawn flight Tuesday, killing 19 tourists.
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Onion prices a cause for tears in India
Onion crisis in 2010 saw ban on onion exports, low import taxes and even trucking in onions from arch-rival Pakistan.
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Hagel confirmed as next US secretary of defense
Hagel, 66, is likely to be sworn in on Wednesday.
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A general democrat: Gen Kayani has a dream – of free, fair elections
Army chief says democratic system won’t be derailed.
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Across the Durand Line: Imperial troops ‘clueless’ in Afghan invasion
William Dalrymple says he sees similarities in the first invasion and the current one.
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AFP's Twitter photo account hacked
Most of the images posted by the hackers after the site was hacked were related to the conflict in Syria.
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Clerical error: Report on decline in Taliban attacks wrong, say US officials
Officials said a reported seven per cent decrease in "enemy-initiated attacks" for the whole of 2012 was wrong.
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US imposes sanctions on Mullah Nazir's militant group
US terms the group as "specially designated global terrorists", names new leader of the group under the sanctions.
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'India financed problems for Pakistan' from Afghanistan: Chuck Hagel
Hagel said that India has been financing "problems" for years in a previously unreleased video.
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Israel calls calm as Palestinian militants vow revenge
Militants vow revenge for a prisoner who died allegedly under torture in an Israeli jail.
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Two US sailors admit Okinawa rape: reports
Despite the curfew, misconduct involving US servicemen has continued to fuel anti-US sentiment in communities.
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Nigeria polio attacks revive conspiracy theory worries
Similar suspicions about the vaccine in Pakistan have led to the killing of at least 19 people since December.
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Historic all-women tussle for Paris mayor's post
Women only account for 26 percent in the 577-seat National Assembly.
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KFC cuts suppliers after China chicken scare
KFC will stop using chicken farms that have potential risk and improve the screening process of suppliers.
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United Nations removes Osama bin Laden from sanctions list
Freezing orders of Bin Laden's assets remain in place, countries may submit requests to unfreeze any of his assets.
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US special forces told to leave key Afghan province
Pentagon to seek clarity from Afghan government over new order.
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India TV apologises for image mix up
Indian television channel had mixed up image of Indian Mujahideen member and slain MQM MPA Manzar Imam.
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UN told atheists face discrimination around globe
Atheists can face the death penalty for their beliefs in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia among 7 countries.
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India rocket launches asteroid-spotting satellite
Suitcase-sized Canadian satellite will circle the globe every 100 minutes, scanning space to pinpoint asteroids.
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India arrests man for 'spying for Pakistan'
Indian police arrest a man who is believed to have passed on information on the Indian Air Force to an ISI agent.
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Rehman Malik asks India to apologise for implicating deceased Sindh MPA
Interior Minister Rehman Malik urges India to verify before making comments.
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Australia's iron-ore centre braces for Cyclone Rusty
A cyclone warning is in place for coastal areas from Broome, in the state's north, down to Whim Creek.
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Wombs for rent: Commercial surrogacy big business in India
Commercial surrogacy requires urgent regulation in India
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Amid leadership speculation: Castro makes surprise parliament appearance
He took his seat beside brother President Raul Castro.
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Zardari to finalise gas pipeline deal in Tehran
President to leave for Iran tomorrow to sign agreement.
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Indian media uses late MQM MPA photo for Hyderabad blasts suspect
The news channel was referring to a member of the Indian Mujahideen, however, used Manzar Imam's photo.
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Blasphemy: 4 shot dead in Bangladesh protest over bloggers
Machetes, sticks and bricks thrown at police by 3,ooo protesters, police fire in self-defense.
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Indian PM calls for calm after deadly Hyderabad blasts
I am happy that the people of Hyderabad have refused to be provoked by this nefarious incident, Manmohan Singh.
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Pakistan beat India in Junior Squash Championship
Happy tiding for Pakistan amidst South Africa cricket series gloom.
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Suicide bombers hit Afghan cities, Kabul attack foiled
Taliban spokesman claims responsibility for attacks in Puli Alam and Jalalabad but denies involvement in Kabul attack.
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Kidnapped Sikh trader returns home after 32 days
A member of Sikh community says, police played no role in Rakbir's safe return.
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Moody’s Downgrade: Britain loses AAA debt rating
The rating agency cut Britain’s grade by one notch to Aa1.
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Crisis-gripped nation: Iran offers furnace oil, LPG for Pakistan’s energy needs
Talks between the two sides in Tehran next week will firm up proposals.
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Meeting energy needs
Pakistan has to bear the brunt of US pressure on this if it wishes to import gas from Iran.
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Stalled talks
Pakistan is thwarting the possibility of even creating an anti-Taliban alliance.