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Trilateral meeting: London summit renews Afghan peace impetus
Nawaz, Karzai, Cameron meet at 10 Downing Street at the end of the Islamic Economic Forum.
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Escalating tensions: Top commanders’ meeting put on hold – for now
DGMOs of Pakistan and India are likely to have rare face-to-face meeting by the end of this month.
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Obama orders curbs on NSA spying on UN headquarters
"US is not conducting electronic surveillance targeting UN headquarters in New York," says an official.
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US catches Afghan govt 'red handed' in plotting with Pakistani Taliban: Report
News site reports a US raid intercepted Afghan intelligence officials transporting Latif Mehsud for talks.
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Punjab Rangers lodge protest over border violations with Indian BSF
Punjab Rangers and Indian Border Security Force meet for a flag meeting.
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Britain aims to become Islamic finance hub with new index on London Stock Exchange
UK premier David Cameron says London to stand alongside Dubai, Kuala Lumpur as one of the capitals of Islamic Finance.
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Japanese minister to visit Iran as ties with West thaw
Tokyo intends to play a role in asking Tehran to "show flexibility", in talks over country's nuclear programme.
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China jeopardising peace in island row: Japan
The statement came after China warned any bid to shoot down its drones would constitute "an act of war".
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Obama, Netanyahu discuss Iran
Netanyahu demanded increased pressure on Iran.
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US spy chiefs face Congress amid spying rift with Europe
NSA director appears at a House Intelligence Committee hearing to address spying allegations by Europe.
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Top Somalia Shebab militant killed in drone strike
Suicide bomb-maker killed in a drone strike, after the latest attack by US forces against the al Qaeda-linked group.
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New clashes on final day of Bangladesh strike
Riot police fire tear gas and rubber bullets at opposition protesters on third day of a general strike in Bangladesh.
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Saudi religious leader urges youth not to fight in Syria
"I advise them (preachers) to advise (young people) as they would advise their sons," says Sheikh Abdulaziz al...
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Islamic economies have a lot to offer the world: Nawaz
Calls for responsible exploitation of resources, scientific progress and human resource development.
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Saudi Arabia frees man jailed for Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) tweets: Sources
Hamza Kashgari fled Saudi Arabia for Malaysia in February last year after his tweets enraged conservative Muslims.
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India police say Indian Mujahideen behind attack on Modi rally
One of two suspects arrested is identified as a suspected member of Indian Mujahideen militant group, says police.
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Family recounts drone terror in visit to US
Nabila Rehman was picking okra in her family garden last year when missiles from a drone rained down from the sky.
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Kayani in China: Army chief discusses LoC, Afghanistan issues
Visit is part of ongoing consultations between the two neighbours.
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LoC flare-up: Khurshid voices disappointment at delay in DGMOs meeting
Says PM Nawaz Sharif should be given time to improve relations.
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Countering terrorism: Denmark reiterates support to Pakistan
Pakistan is a key player in this region and in the global fight against terrorism says Danish Ambassador Sorensen.
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US Senate intelligence panel chair pledges 'major review' of NSA surveillance
Feinstein said the White House had told her that such collections of information from allies would not continue.
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No extra-judicial step: Courts to decide Dr Shakil Afridi's fate, says Nawaz
Premier says peace being restored in Karachi.
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Narendra Modi’s astute polemics
Modi’s political shrewdness to club Lohia, Upadhyay is polemic offensive against Lohiaites like Samajwadi Party chief.
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Little US oversight of Afghan aid after troop pullout, warn US officials
Special inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction John Sopko says they may not have more than 21% oversight.
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Indian army claims officer killed in fresh firing on LoC
Indian army did not fire back and instead lodged a protest with the Pakistani army over a hotline: Army spokesperson.
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Storm batters southern Britain, disrupting flights and trains
Storm dubbed 'St. Jude' is compared to a 1987 storm which killed 18 people and felled around 15 million trees.
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Main Syrian rebel groups declare opposition to Geneva peace talks
Syrian rebels announce opposition to international peace conference on Syria if it does not result in Assad's removal.
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Iran in talks to prepare for six-power meeting
Iranian negotiators hold a series of meetings meant to lay the groundwork for substantial progress in talks with P5+1.
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Iraq needs new strategy to curb violence, experts say
An average of almost 18 people per day are killed in Iraq since the beginning of the year.
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Strike cripples Bangladesh as death toll rises
The two were killed in the north and southeast, raising the overall death toll in the political unrest to 14.
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India opposition rally blasts toll rises to six
The blast were targeting supporters of Indian opposition leader Narendra Modi.
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US ended Merkel spying program: Report
The review showed that the NSA had tapped the phones of some 35 world leaders.
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Shakil Afridi case will be reviewed, Nawaz assures US: Report
In a private meeting, Nawaz committed to task law officials with reviewing the prosecution process for Afridi.
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World summit: PM to attend Islamic Economic Forum in UK
Nawaz Sharif to emphasise cooperation among Muslim countries.
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Roadside bomb kills 18 in Afghanistan
The victims were travelling in a minibus which was completely destroyed.
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Five dead as opposition strike grips Bangladesh
The strike aims to force PM Sheikh Hasina to step down.
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Analysis: Guns do the talking on Line of Control
In the cloak-and-dagger games that define Pakistan-India ties, it is near impossible to say anything with certainty.
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Patna attack: Series of blasts targets BJP rally
Police detain suspects; recover four more live bombs from the venue .
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Tense borders: In the line of fire
Indian shelling has shattered lives of people living near the working boundary and LoC.
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Senior Iran lawmaker says 20 per cent uranium enrichment continuing
Israel also dismissed the original report as "irrelevant".
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London-bound Karzai to push Pakistan on Taliban commander
Afghan officials believe that Baradar can encourage Taliban leaders to seek a negotiated settlement to end insurgency.
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Anti-NSA protest calls for end to US spying
"It's not about right and left; it's about right and wrong," said Craig Aaron, president of Free Press media.
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Merkel spied on for 10 years, Obama knew but let it go: German media
"Obama did not halt the operation but rather let it continue," a high-ranking NSA official said.
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Spate of attacks kills 47 in Iraq
The latest in a wave of bloodshed has pushed the October death toll from violence across Iraq past 630.
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Bosnia: Burnt, not broken
Despite their scarred past, the people of Bosnia are determined to move on to a brighter future.
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The politics of riots in India
UP will vote along communal lines in coming elections, just as it did in the aftermath of Babri Masjid’s demolition.
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Afghanistan set to press Pakistan over Mullah Baradar
Baradar's release expected to be discussed in meeting between Pakistan and Afghanistan leaders next week.
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India traders 'cheating consumers' with onion prices: Minister
Price on onions have inflated to as much as INR100 per kilogramme, which has created immense public outcry.
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Mumbai attacks: '99% evidence in Pakistan', says India
Earlier this month, India issued arrest warrants for several Pakistanis, claiming they were involved in the attack.
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Indian troops claim killing three alleged Pakistani drug smugglers on border
Indian BSF claims to have recovered 24 packets containing drugs worth Rs1.2 billion.

















































