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A grandmother, a new bunker lead to India-Pakistan clashes
There’s an increase in ceasefire violations and infiltration attempts, says Indian security adviser.
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Pakistan protests ‘repeated, unacceptable’ India violations
Pakistan’s foreign ministry said it summoned India’s high commissioner to Islamabad to lodge a strong protest.
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Escalating hostilities: Indian forces kill another Pakistani soldier at LoC
Foreign minister stresses commitment to peace.
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US will stand by Afghanistan, Panetta tells Karzai
Panetta offered Karzai assurances that the future of the two countries was now entwined.
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Pakistan, Thailand discuss economic, trade relations
Thai deputy PM meets premier Ashraf, foreign minister Khar.
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Up to half of world's food goes to waste, report says
World produces about four billion metric tons of food a year but 1.2 to 2 billion metric tons is not eaten.
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Still too dangerous to release Osama's last pictures: US lawyers
US has 52 photographs or videos - the medium has not been revealed - from the May 2011 raid in which OBL was killed.
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Lawyer alleges police brutality in Delhi gang-rape case
Spokesman for Delhi police refuses to comment on allegations.
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French judges open new 'Karachi' probe against Sarkozy
Three judges decided to proceed with a probe to see whether Sarkozy violated a confidentiality law.
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80 dead as temperature hits record low in Bangladesh
The last time the temperature had dropped below three degrees Celsius was in February 1968.
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Myanmar denies using chemical weapons on rebels
The United States and the UN have voiced concern over the air raids.
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Delhi gang-rape case to be fast-tracked
Case would be transferred to fast-track trial court, which will be heard behind closed doors.
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Iran blamed for cyber onslaught on US banks
Top 20 US banks hit with a third wave of attacks.
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Ceasefire violation?: Amidst furore, Pakistan proposes UN-led probe
New Delhi summons Pakistan’s high commissioner to lodge strong protest.
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US hopes Pakistan, India adhere to peace in wake of LoC tensions
UN says it has received a complaint about the January 6 incident, but no complaint about the January 8 incident.
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Border skirmishes
Both Islamabad, New Delhi must work to smooth things over, take measures to prevent tensions from erupting again.
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‘Pakistan’s economic trends positive’
Finance minister, US envoy discuss issues of mutual concern.
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John Brennan’s extraordinary nomination
Brennan is a strong supporter of torture, extraordinary rendition. An individual who has lost his moral compass.
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Afghans say total US pullout would trigger disaster
Washington says mulling total exit after 2014
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Nato puzzled by Afghan army’s demands for tanks
Afghan officials have reportedly requested sophisticated surveillance balloons, unmanned drones, aircrafts and tanks.
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Chinese court jails woman for hoax threat of blowing up plane
Woman had threatened to blow up explosives aboard a plane in 2011. Police though found no explosives in a search.
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French honour Malala, father says Taliban have lost fight
God protected her and protected the cause of humanity and education: Malala's father
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Hagel to rein in Israel on Iran strike: Commentators
While Hagel's nomination is yet to be confirmed, it has already stirred concern in Israel.
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Pakistan denies its troops killed Indian soldiers
DG military operations speaks to his Indian counterpart, denies that Pakistan troops were responsible.
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White House would consider Afghanistan ‘zero’ option
Obama would consider a plan for post-2014 Afghanistan that would leave no American troops in the country.
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US Congress less popular than cockroaches: Poll
Legislative body proved less popular than traffic jams, Donald Trump, France, lice, Genghis Khan, used car dealers.
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In India’s villages, Delhi rape spurs restrictions
For many, the rape incident has simply redoubled their belief that the root of the problem lies in "Westernisation".
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Counter-terrorism: New York subway bomb plot accomplice pleads not guilty
Pakistani Abid Naseer also accused of participating in plans for attacks in Norway, Britain.
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Head of Mosque in Miami under trial for terrorism charges
The Khans, both U.S. citizens, were named in a four-count indictment and have pleaded not guilty.
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India summons Pakistan envoy after attack: Official
Indian foreign minister Salman Khurshid says New Delhi would respond to alleged attack on LoC.
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France jails man for funding al Qaeda-linked group
Irfan Demirtas jailed for 8 years for masterminding a group that sent hundreds of thousands of Euros to al Qaeda.
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The furore over Chuck Hagel
Hagel is far from the perfect nominee but his defeat would move political landscape in US even further to the right.
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India claims Pakistan firing across LoC kills two of its soldiers
Pakistan denies launching an unprovoked attack on Indian troops.
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Two to plead not guilty in Delhi gang-rape: Lawyer
Advocate says he would challenge the police over their handling of evidence.
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Rockets miss PIA aircraft at Kandahar airport: Sources
Flight PK 199 was preparing to take off for Quetta, no damage or casualty reported.
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New York bomb plot: Pakistani accomplice pleads not guilty
Al Qaeda suspect Abid Naseer is accused of plotting to send suicide bomber into the New York City subway.
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Indian guru blames Delhi rape victim, sparks outrage
Bapu says tragedy would not have happened if victim had chanted God's name and fallen at the feet of the attackers.
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Pentagon nominee Hagel vows ‘total support’ for Israel
The famously blunt senator says critics have "completely distorted" his record.
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Afghan man in army uniform kills NATO soldier in Helmand
At least 63 Nato-led personnel were killed in 47 insider attacks across Afghanistan last year.
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In India, questions over decision to treat rape victim overseas
Doctors say the victim was receiving best possible treatment in India, needed not to be shifted to Singapore.
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Obama taps ex-senator for Pentagon
Counterterrorism adviser John Brennan to head the CIA.
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California's 'urban' sled dogs are cool with no snow
Reyes started mushing when he adopted Niko, a clumsy and hyperactive six-month-old husky who needed more exercise.
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'Gun Appreciation Day' to be held in US
The second amendment to the US constitution guarantees the right to bear arms.
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Child murder: Mother jailed for killing son over Holy Quran study
Ege collapsed as she was sentenced and was led sobbing from the dock.
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Obama nominates Hagel, Brennan as next Defence secretary, CIA chief
Both Hagel and Brennan will have to be confirmed by the Senate before they take over as Secretary Defence, CIA chief.
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Best ever?: Messi picks up fourth Ballon d'Or
Messi beat out competition from Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo to the award.
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Waterboarding, drone strike defending US spy in line for CIA hot seat nomination
White House counterterrorism chief John Brennan likely to be nominated by Obama for CIA director post.
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Restaurant bill sparks deadly religious riot in India
Riot between Hindus and Muslims leaves four dead, 175 injured.
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US nuclear lab removes Chinese tech over security fears
The exact number of Chinese-made switches installed remains unclear.
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Obama set to nominate Hagel as defense secretary
Hagel, a decorated Vietnam veteran, is known for a fiercely independent streak and a tendency to speak bluntly.