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Blade Runner Pistorius in court for murder bail hearing
Oscar Pistorius, the South African double amputee arrived in court to apply for bail after being charged with murder.
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Senior Pakistani insurgent arrested in Afghan east: Officials
Pakistani Taliban commander responsible for several attacks against Pakistani forces captured in eastern Afghanistan.
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Egypt in political clinch as economic cliff looms
The Egyptian pound has lost 14 percent of its value since the 2011 revolt.
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Security group suspects Chinese military is behind hacking attacks
A U.S. computer security company identifies a Chinese military unit believed to be behind a series of hacking attacks.
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Controversial project: Hague court issues partial award on Kishanganga dam
Court allows India to divert Kishanganga-Neelum River.
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Unpaid fees: 3G consultants at loggerheads with PTA
Auctioning process may also be entirely put on hold till a settlement is reached on the payment issue, says Official.
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Relations with Palestine
Expression of support for Palestinians is appropriate but we should avoid getting entangled in Israel-Palestine issue.
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UAE set to buy predator drones
Gulf country signs deal worth $196 million to buy drones.
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Pakistan joins One Billion Rising to fight abuse
Aurat Foundation organised an event for violence against women.
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JFK items auctioned 50 years after his assassination
President John F Kennedy's Air Force One bomber jacket sold for $570,000 at an auction.
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Scientists claim discovery of Russian meteor fragments
The giant piece of space rock streaked over central Russia, with force of 30 nuclear bombs that dropped on Hiroshima.
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Al Qaeda offshoot claims Baghdad bombings
Al Qaeda's front group in Iraq has claimed bombings targeting Shia areas of Baghdad that killed at least 21 people.
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Syria rebels on offensive as Hezbollah accused
UN-Arab League peace envoy asked the world community back a Syrian opposition offer to begin talks with the regime.
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Bangladesh moves to ban Jamaat-e-Islami
Amends law to allow prosecution of JI for war crimes.
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Support for Palestinians: Israeli settlements jeopardise two-state solution says Zardari
President says Tel Aviv’s disregard for law is ‘slap in the face of international community’.
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WHO urges vigilance over SARS-like virus
A total of 12 cases have been reported to the WHO, with five of them fatal - three in Saudi Arabia and two in Jordan.
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NATO 'will comply with Afghan air strike ban'
Karzai said he would issue a decree ordering an end to local security forces calling in NATO air strikes.
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Blasts hit Baghdad Shia districts, killing 20
Bombings have increased since start of the year as insurgents set up campaign to revive sectarian violence in Iraq.
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Famed US hacker helps Ecuador secure its vote
After being caught and convicted, now he helps reinforce the very same security vulnerabilities he once exploited.
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Three militants shot dead in Russia's Dagestan: Media
RIA news agency said the militants were hiding in a wood and opened fire on security officers.
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Beating about Bush Bazaar
The last thing Bush expected when he invaded Afghanistan: Bush Bazaar.
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Gwadar port integral to China maritime expansion
Experts say it would slash thousands of kilometres off the distance oil and gas imports from Africa.
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Tensions along the LoC
Given the current situation, further peace overtures may be impossible, but we should not throw away previous gains.
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Afghan forces banned from calling NATO air strikes: Karzai
As many as 10 civilians were killed when Afghan forces called in an air strike during a night raid.
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Strike paralyses Indian Kashmir as curfew lifted
Much of Kashmir remained under tight security with thousands of police and paramilitary forces deployed in riot gear.
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Mystery gold gifts for tsunami-wracked Japan port
A Japanese city devastated by the 2011 tsunami has received anonymous gifts of gold worth more than $250,000
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Syria rebels take airbase ahead of 'major battle'
Rebels gear up for battle against loyalists as opposition does not accept al-Assad in talks on the 23-month conflict.
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Asteroid whizzes safely past Earth
Astronomers said it was large enough that, had it struck the Earth's surface, it could wipe out a large urban area.
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North Korea tells China of preparations for fresh nuclear test: Source
North Korea conducted third nuclear test , drawing global condemnation and a stern warning from the United States.
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Helicopter scandal risks clouding Cameron visit to India
Cameron to visit India next week with extensive trade delegation after India scrapped its contract with Italian firm.
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Facebook says it was a target of sophisticated hacking
Hackers had infiltrated some of its employees' laptops, many of which have been traced to China.
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Karzai brothers eye bigger political role as electioneering ramps up
Qayum Karzai has expressed his intentions to contest the elections in 2014.
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Real estate: Abu Dhabi Group to invest $45 billion in Pakistan
Malik Riaz of Bahria Group signs contract to bring record foreign investment into the country.
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Italian bribery scandal shakes Indian politics
India signed a $748-million deal in 2010 to buy 12 helicopters for use by VIPs from Finmeccanica's Anglo-Italian unit.
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Bangladesh bans Japanese cartoon to halt Hindi invasion
Bangladesh worried Hindi-dubbed Japanese cartoon will dent their native language.
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Extremists vandalise old Muslim cemetery in Jerusalem
The words 'price tag' and Stars of David were scrawled on around a dozen tombs in the Muslim cemetery: Police.
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Over 250 injured in meteor strike above central Russia
A meteor burned unleashing a shock wave that shattered panes of glass.
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Iran commander killed, jets downed in blow for Syria regime
Insurgents had also overran a military air base in Aleppo province.
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Key US general backs keeping Afghan forces at peak strength
Keeping the larger-size force would certainly reassure the Afghans: US military's Central Command head
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Indian army kills Pakistani soldier who 'inadvertently' crossed LoC
Pakistan says soldier's killing goes against understanding reached on inadvertent LoC crossing, demands...
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Obama says public deserves to know more on drones
It is not sufficient for citizens to just take my word for it that we are doing the right thing: US President
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Tent fire kills priest at India's Kumbh festival
Fire broke out in one of the tents when some priests were cooking: Festival administrator
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Pakistan rejects Indian concerns over Gwadar port
Spokesperson says New Delhi’s reaction over China’s role unwarranted.
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Honouring a hero: In New York, a street now bears Salman’s name
Pakistani-American died while rescuing people from the Twin Towers.
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Stranded in Saudi Arabia: The notice comes just a little too late
Dost Swalay’s parents, unaware of his death, wait for his return to Swat.
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Two Greek police chiefs caught for blackmailing Pakistani immigrants
Police officials had illegally seized money from one migrant while another was arrested for extorting a tobacconist.
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Gas pipeline: Pakistan, Iran to sign construction contract today
Pipeline will cost Rs190m per km, markup on loan is 3%.
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Senator Reid says Republicans are blocking Hagel
If confirmed, Hagel would replace retiring defense secretary Leon Panetta.
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Khar, Kerry reaffirm commitment to bilateral relations
Secretary of State accepts invitation to visit Pakistan.
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Pistorious shoots girlfriend dead
South African paralympic star questioned for killing his girlfriend.