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Probe into 2016 crash holds PIA responsible
Final investigation report absolves pilot of blame
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US Covid deaths top 250,000 as New York City schools halt in-person classes
The country reports 11.5 million infections since the pandemic emerged
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Intra-Afghan dialogue key to sustainable peace: Qureshi
Reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to continue playing reconciliatory role in Afghan peace process
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Covid toll turns spotlight on Europe's taboo of data by race
As the pandemic's outsized impact on Black and Asian people exposes flaws in the approach
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Australian special forces allegedly killed 39 unarmed Afghans: report
Allegations include that senior special forces personnel ordered the killing of unarmed Afghans
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India nears nine million coronavirus cases
Deaths rose by 585, with the total now at 131,578
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Mask wearing could have saved up to 55,000 American lives: study
Researchers estimate imposing national mandate on April 1 would have reduced the number of deaths by 40%
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Iran says to meet nuclear commitments if Biden lifts sanctions
Under its deal with world powers, it is only meant to enrich uranium with less sophisticated variety of centrifuges
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Iraq-Saudi Arabia border crossing opens for trade, first time since 1990
The Saudi-Iraqi rapprochement extends back to 2015, when Saudi Arabia reopened its embassy in Baghdad after 25 years
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Taliban welcome US troop drawdown from Afghanistan as 'good step'
Some in the Afghan capital Kabul expressed alarm over the US troop withdrawal
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Danish study finds face masks provide limited protection to wearer
Study also says that this should not be used to argue against their widespread use to prevent people infecting others
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Hundreds sign up for Delhi race as it battles coronavirus surge, pollution
Doctors slammed the holding of a marathon in such a situation
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UAE visa suspension related to Covid: FO
Spokesperson says decision will not apply to already issued visas
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Can first Covid vaccines bring herd immunity? Experts have doubts
Achieving herd immunity with Covid-19 vaccines involves a range of factors, several of which are unknown
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Pfizer ends its Covid-19 vaccine trial with a 95% success rate
The vaccine’s efficacy rate, the highest of any candidate in late-stage clinical trials so far
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Lord Ahmed faces serious misconduct charges
Rotherham-based peer denies allegations, vows to challenge the findings
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Muslim girl burnt alive in India for refusing to marry Hindu boy
The girl sustained around 75 per cent burn injuries
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US, Europe plan vaccination schemes as second virus wave builds
Global hopes of beating the pandemic are high after US biotech firm Moderna announces nearly 95% effectiveness
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Biden names top campaign staff, US congressman to White House roles
Biden is focused on preparing to take over the presidency on January 20
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French 'Jetman' killed in training accident in Dubai
The accident, which happened at Reffet's Jetman base in the desert outside the city, is now under investigation
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Biden could name top staff as Trump tries to block transition
Trump’s national security adviser, Robert O’Brien earlier said that he would ensure a professional transition
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Moderna vaccine results 'stunningly impressive,' says top US doctor
Fauci says I would have been satisfied with 70 percent, but a 94.5 percent effective vaccine is stunningly impressive
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FO rejects media reports claiming Pakistan 'under pressure' to recognise Israel
Says PM Imran has clearly articulated Pakistan will not recognise Israel until just settlement of Palestinian cause
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India doesn’t even qualify for UNSC membership, Pakistan tells UNGA as it debates reforms
Ambassador says India has waged 20 wars since Independence and is especially fomenting terrorism against Pakistan
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Trump may settle for partial Afghan withdrawal, despite Pentagon shakeup: sources
US President want to end 19-year-old Afghan engagement by Christmas
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Trump national security adviser O'Brien says looks now that Biden has won
Says it appeared Biden was prepared to bring in a professional national security team.
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Qatari FM says normalisation with Israel undermines Palestinian statehood efforts
It’s better to put the interests of the Palestinians first to end occupation, says Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman
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British diplomat in China earns hero status after river rescue
Stephen Ellison, 61, jump fully clothed into the river, where the unnamed woman was struggling to stay afloat
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Seven-year-old Italian influencer challenges disability stereotypes
Sirio's mother uploads heart-warming videos of him with funny anecdotes under the title 'Sirio and the tetrabonds'
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Factbox: Moderna Covid-19 vaccine stability eases distribution challenges
Vaccine is stable for up to six months at a temperature of minus 20 degrees Celsius, about home freezer levels
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Spain's hard-pressed millennials move out of the city amid Covid
Young people struggle finding good accommodation in a tight real estate market in the capital and other major cities
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Moderna says its vaccine is 94.5% effective in preventing Covid-19
We are going to have a vaccine that can stop Covid-19, says Moderna president
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As Brexit talks resume, UK says - our red lines remain unchanged
The only deal possible is one that is compatible with our sovereignty says Britain’s chief negotiator
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PM Johnson self-isolating after Covid-19 contact
The British leader had been hoping to seize back the initiative after last week’s drama in Downing Street
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Bland denials cannot change facts, Pakistan tells India
Slams Indian MEA’s denial of dossier containing evidence of India's sponsorship of terrorism in Pakistan
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Pigeon sells for record 1.6m euros to Chinese fancier
The sale beat the 1.25 million euros paid for male pigeon Armando last year
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SpaceX and NASA set for first operational astronaut mission to space
The launch was postponed for a day due to forecasts of gusty winds - remnants of Tropical Storm Eta
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India to fly in medical staff, ramp up testing amid rising cases in Delhi
The city state of Delhi has recorded over 7,000 cases a day over the last five days
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Huge India oil well fire extinguished after five months
Thousands of villagers in Tinsukia district had been relocated to relief camps after the blaze started
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Philippines' typhoon deaths rise as worst floods in 45 years hit north
The death toll from the deadliest cyclone to hit the Philippines this year has climbed to 67
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Trump acknowledges Biden 'won' the US election, but says it was 'rigged'
Biden defeated Trump by winning a series of battleground states that the Republican incumbent had won in 2016
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Israel advances plans for new Jerusalem settler homes before Trump's departure
Biden says his administration will restore US opposition to settlements, considered illegal under international law
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Armenia cedes disputed land to Azerbaijan in Karabakh peace deal
The ex-Soviet rivals agreed to end hostilities after efforts by Russia, France and the US to get a ceasefire
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Trump still refusing to concede to Biden, inflaming supporters and delaying transition
Tens of thousands of Trump’s supporters poured into Washington to echo his false claims of election fraud
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Gunmen in western Ethiopia kill at least 34 people in bus attack, rights body says
Violence comes amid a 12-day-old war between the Ethiopian government and the restive Tigray region
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Northern India chokes on toxic smog day after Diwali festival
A thick haze blanketed New Delhi, with average pollution level over 9 times what is considered safe by the WHO
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Pak-Russia joint military exercise DRUZHBA-V continues
Special forces participate in drills, procedures for hostage rescue, cordon and search among other exercises
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China finds coronavirus on frozen beef, tripe from various countries
Chinese authorities last week found the coronavirus on the packaging of Saudi shrimp in Lanzhou city
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India’s coronavirus cases surpass 8.8M mark
Country registers 41,100 new infections, 447 deaths over past last 24 hours
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Trump loyalists march in Washington to contest vote result
Marchers greeted Trump's brief appearance with wild cheers, holding signs saying 'Best prez ever, Stop the steal'