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Erdogan wins Turkish presidency in first round triumph
The polls are the first time Turkey has directly elected its president
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Four civilians killed in Kabul attack on NATO convoy: Official
At least seven others injured in suicide blast
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Unexploded shells: What lies beneath
In Tosa Maidan, one unfortunate step can alter your entire journey.
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Iran airliner crashes, 48 dead: Official
Iran's deputy transport minister says plane had 40 passengers, including six children, and eight crew
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Pakistanis stranded in Libya send out SOS
Foreign Office says the government is considering sending chartered planes to Libya to evacuate Pakistanis.
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Obama warns of 'long-term project' in Iraq
US President repeats assurances that no US combat troops would be deployed to Iraq.
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China inflation up 2.3% year-on-year in July
Deflation risk may rise if momentum weakens, say economists.
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Celebrity friends of Gaza
Hollywood celebrities speak up in condemnation of Israel amid its rising hostility against Palestinians
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Afghan accord
Govt of national unity that has been agreed upon sends out a positive signal. We must now hope the accord stands.
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It’s up to the UN to find a solution to the Gaza crisis
Sons of Zion are well protected by cabal of Western imperialists. It’s the poor Palestinians who need UN protection.
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Can Priyanka save the Congress party?
Priyanka is certainly more charismatic and better-spoken than Rahul is and will be better for the party at this point.
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Somali Shebab say 18 dead in attack on government troops
Somalia's militants report heavy fighting in battles against govt and African Union troops in central Hiran region
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Israel presses deadly Gaza strikes, rockets hit Israel
Palestinian interior ministry says Israeli jets launched 21 strikes after midnight, destroying three mosques
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Drone strike kills 3 'Qaeda' militants in Yemen
Strike 'targeted a house in Marib... killing three al Qaeda militants and wounding two women,' says security official
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Countrywide campaign: JuD rallyists blast Israel over Gaza atrocities
Activists offer funeral prayers in absentia for Palestinians killed
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India court convicts 'bandit queen' killer after 13 years
The main accused, Sher Singh Rana, had been on trial for 13 years.
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John Kerry helps presidential candidates find common ground
Abdullah, Ghani agree on national unity govt for ‘sake of stability’.
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Discrimination
The fact that the Saudis have laid down checks on this further limits personal freedoms in that country.
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Of Everest proportions: Nepal raises life insurance payouts for sherpa guides
Insurance payouts raised to $15,200 from $10,000.
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Celebrities not in favour of Scotland’s divorce from the United Kingdom
In a country where no one goes scot-free, citizens are set to play the bagpipes in a landmark referendum.
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Mortars fired from within Afghanistan land in North Waziristan
Security official says 22 mortars were fired from Paktia into Data Khel area of North Waziristan.
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US aircrafts hit Islamic State artillery in Iraq: Pentagon
United States has also begun dropping relief supplies to refugees
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Messi urges end to 'senseless' violence in Gaza
Messi says children are paying the ultimate price in Gaza
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Crisis-hit Malaysia Airlines faces 'complete overhaul'
The 68-year-old carrier haemorrhaged cash for years and tragedies of MH370 and MH17 have further pummelled bookings
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Obama authorises air strikes to prevent Iraq 'genocide'
Warplanes ordered back into skies to stop rebels from moving into autonomous Kurdistan against displaced minorities
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Israeli strike kills child in Gaza as conflict resumes
Bloodshed ends three-day lull in fighting between Israel and Hamas that killed 1,890 Palestinians, 67 Israeli
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McDonald’s says meat imports all aboveboard
Products come from internationally accredited suppliers.
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Geopolitics, Libya and Palestine
The kidney tourism apart, the Libya of yesterday was certainly a thousand times better than the one bleeding today.
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Securing energy: Nawaz says TAPI part of Pakistans’ energy security plan
PM Nawaz also said he hopes to visit Turkmenistan later in the year.
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British aid agencies launch Gaza appeal
BBC has agreed to show adverts calling for donations - five years after it refused to participate in a similar drive.
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Kerry in Kabul to push for new president 'within weeks'
Kerry says would like to see the inauguration ideally by the end of the month
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Pakistan condemns latest US drone strike in N Waziristan
Government terms Wednesday's drone strike a ‘violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.’
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Russia grants Snowden three-year residence
The 31-year-old US fugitive is wanted in the United States on espionage charges
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Iraqi militants remove crosses from churches, burn manuscripts: patriarch
Militants in Iraq have driven out thousands of Christians from churches that were previously occupied as shelters.
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Justin Bieber chats with education activist Malala Yousufzai on Facetime
Bieber expresses his excitement about wanting to meet Malala in person and discussing how he can support her fund
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Militant offensive sparks mass Iraq exodus
Islamic State members moved in overnight after withdrawal of Kurdish peshmerga troops
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US, Iran to hold nuclear talks today
Senior US, Iranian officials to meet in Geneva for talks about Tehran's disputed nuclear program: US State Department
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Yemeni troops kill 7 Qaeda suspects: Military
Clash erupted after 'al Qaeda gunmen' attacked military headquarters in the city of Sayun
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Putin's approval rating soars to 87 percent in Russia
Nearly one in 10 Russians polled by the independent Levada research centre say they approved of Putin's policies
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India's Goa to set up detention centre for overstaying tourists
Goa's CM Manohar Parrikar says facility will be set up within two to three months with help of central govt
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Obama backs Mideast truce efforts, seeks easing of Gaza isolation
While condemning Hamas, Obama urged eventual 'formula' to ease hardships of ordinary Palestinians
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Preferential trade: Turkey ready to sign PTA, blames Pakistan for delay
Accord will grant concessions on export of goods to Turkey
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Peak Inspirations: Climbing duo to be immortalised in travelling art exhibit
The two met their end in an avalanche on K2 in 2013; Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for endeavour.
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Unbearable
The reality of all this horror is censored and unseen by a world that would rather not look.
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The geopolitics of Gaza
3rd phase of Arab Spring is currently playing out with Saudi Arabia & Egypt squeezing out forces of upheaval in region
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Govt establishes Crisis Management Cell to evacuates expats in Libya
Pakistan Embassy at Tripoli has already facilitated evacuation of over 2500 Pakistanis to Tunisia.
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Indian army official arrested for leaking sensitive information to 'Pakistani' Facebook friend
Official alleged to have passed on information about locations of missile units, movement of units and officers
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Nepal says 156 people killed in landslide, ends search
Operations to clear the remaining debris could resume if the area was declared safe in the future.
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Indian photoshoot echoing gang-rape sparks outrage
The project called "The Wrong Turn" appeared in his online portfolio in recent days before being taken down
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Saudi men banned from marrying Pakistani women
New law also bars men from marrying women from Bangladesh, Chad and Burma