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India says OIC has no jurisdiction on Kashmir, slams Pakistan efforts to raise issue
OIC has no locus standi on internal affairs of India or the recent incidents on LoC, says spokesperson.
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Iran's Ahmadinejad seeks strategic axis with Egypt
Ahmadinejad says outside forces trying to prevent a rapprochement between the two countries.
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Gunmen kill 9 in attacks on Nigerian polio clinics: police
Attacks come after radio programs repeat conspiracy theories that such campaigns are Western plot to harm Muslims.
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China defence ministry denies Japan radar incident
The incident marked the first time the two nations' navies have locked horns in a territorial dispute.
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a squid
The oceanic squid can fly more than 30 metres through the air at speeds faster than Usain Bolt.
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Foreign troops near Mali's rebel-held mountains
Force says threat from the rebels is still real.
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Japan, Saudi to sign emergency oil supply pact-paper
Terms of proposed agreement are however unclear.
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Iraq car bombs kill 16: Officials
Twin blasts struck at the market in Baghdad's predominantly Shia neighbourhood of Kadhimiyah.
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Afghan peace: UN postpones Turkmen moot after Kabul snub
Afghan officials apprehensive of an agenda behind meeting.
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Indian women dumped in field after sterilisations
The women had all undergone surgical procedures at a hospital in the Malda district.
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Video from US drone captured by Iran shows it landing in Pakistan
Iran claims that the footage was extracted from RQ-170 it forced to land in its territory.
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India must allow fact-finding mission in Kashmir: OIC
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation asks India to allow fact-finding mission, let human rights group visit Kashmir.
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Japan says Russia intruded air space; Russia denies accusation
Two Russian fighter jets briefly entered Japan's air space prompting protest, says Japan's Foreign Ministry.
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Ex-supporter Jemima Khan says Assange has alienated allies
Jemima says Assange's organisation was now guilty of the same obfuscation as those it sought to expose.
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Syria conflict dominates Islamic summit in Cairo
26 of the 57 OIC states, Egypt president warns again inter-Muslim ‘sectarian strife’.
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US expands sanctions on Iran to press nuclear case
Iranian oil revenues choking up as US applies new rules.
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EU court rules that bloc should lift sanctions on Iran's Bank Saderat
EU fails to prove Bank's involvement in Iranian nuclear programme.
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As Syrians pour in, Lebanon grapples with ghosts of a bloody past
Syrians have long come to Lebanon for work over 200,000 Syrian refugees already in Lebanon.
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Half of all Afghans paid bribes in 2012: UN report
Total cost of corruption increased to $3.9 billion in 2012 and 68% of surveyed consider it acceptable.
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Dassault sweats on Rafale deal in India, hopes for 2013
India willing to enter into a world's biggest defence deal with France.
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Architect of US drone war faces public spotlight
Veteran of the Central Intelligence Agency John Brennan will be questioned before chosen to lead it.
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Indian child sex victims 'mistreated, humiliated': HRW
Indian Government making efforts to minimize pain for victims of child sexual abuse.
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After five days: Chaman border reopens for transit trade
Around 35 to 40 containers loaded with fruit and vegetables made their way across, according to sources in Chaman.
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Jostling for power: India ‘concerned’ at China running Gwadar port
India plans to spend around $100 billion over the next 10 years to upgrade its mostly Soviet-era military hardware.
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Germany postpones investment conference over uncertainty
Envoy says investors would like to wait till next govt comes in.
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Exports to China surge over 200% in five years
Shipments pick up pace after free trade accord with Beijing.
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Bulgarian opposition questions blaming of Hezbollah for bomb
Since the attack, nationalists have charged that Bulgaria could be an easy route into Europe for radical Islamists.
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Kerry-Hagel, a new era of US-Pakistan relations?
Kerry and Hagel appointments are good news, will entail more pragmatic approach towards US foreign policy in future.
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In job-challenged Greece, scrap means cash for some, including Pakistanis
Some scrap dealers in Athens can make as much as 200 euros a day in cash while still being off the books.
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CIA operating secret drone base in Saudi Arabia: Report
Reports surface that the CIA has been operating a secret airbase to carry out drone strikes against al Qaeda members.
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Taliban dismiss London talks on Afghan war
Conference between Afghanistan, Pakistan, Britain and other 'horse trading' real obstacles, says spokesman.
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Top stories Jan 27-Feb 3 2013: Shahrukh Khan and Hafiz Saeed
Don't miss the top stories of the week on The Express Tribune website.
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New clashes over Bangladesh war crime verdict
Violence erupted after Abdul Quader Molla, was jailed for life for committing mass murder during the 1971 war.
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France asked to explain support for alleged rapist in India
France questioned why their diplomats are providing support for the accused but not the little girl.
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International support: Kashmir Day observed in Seoul
The ambassador of Pakistan to South Korea read out the messages of the president and the prime minister.
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Human rights violations: Pakistan detained, tortured at CIA behest, states report
Open Society Justice Initiative report says Islamabad permitted detention operations.
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Israeli election’s likely implications
Should centrist party join Netanyahu’s coalition, it may result in softening latter’s hardline position on peace...
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US memo gives broad legal rationale for targeted killings
US used drones to kill two citizens in September 2011 who were charged with a crime but were suspected to be al Qaeda.
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India gang-rape victim’s companion to testify
Father confirms that his son would give evidence in the trial of the five men who have all denied charges.
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S Korea leader says North may stage multiple nuclear tests
South Korean president says 'higher-level' suggested Pyongyang might attempt to detonate several devices.
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Kashmir girl band quits after fatwa
Teenage rock band quits after region's top Muslim cleric declares their music 'un-Islamic'.
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After more than 200 years, Paris women finally allowed to wear trousers
The municipal order required Parisian women to seek permission from local police if they wanted to "dress like a man".
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Bangladesh politician sentenced to life for war crimes
Jamaat-e-Islami Abdul Quader Molla was sentenced following charges of rape, genocide and murder.
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Refugee repatriation: As deadline looms, refugees literally face the boot
Police excesses against refugees rising, Afghan authorities intervene.
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Afghan peace in 6 months: Zardari, Karzai set an ambitious target
Two leaders support opening of Taliban office in Doha for dialogue.
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Revelations: Ex-general accuses Musharraf of volte-face on Afghan war
Secret deal with US was not known to corps commanders, says Gen Shahid.
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Study finds Israeli, Palestinian textbooks don't dehumanise each other as much as claimed
Both sides present exclusive unilateral national narratives and historical events are selectively presented.
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US, France agree on need to set up UN Mali force
Biden says they are willing to allow a political process that will see democracy return to Mali.
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Kashmir cleric says all-girl band 'un-Islamic'
Pragaash, an all-girl band has been the target of a cultural backlash in the Muslim majority state.
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Ahmadinejad says ready to be Iran's first spaceman
Iranian president says he is willing to 'auction (himself) and donate' money to the space programme.