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No combat role for female officers, says Indian Army
The army had told the defence ministry that the progression plans did not include combat duties
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US jury finds Silk Road mastermind guilty on all counts
Ross Ulbricht, 30, was shown to have amassed a fortune of $18 million from the underground Internet bazaar.
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UAE withdrew from air strikes against IS after Jordanian pilot's capture: US officials
The Emirate continues to provide support to the US for strikes against IS
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Saudi royals had backed al Qaeda, claims 9/11 plotter
The Saudi embassy in Washington DC has denied the allegations
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Microsoft launches touch-friendly version of Office suite for Windows 10
Next generation of the Office 2016 will be made available to users this year
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US expresses confidence in Pakistan’s nuclear security
Tells US Congressional hearing about effectiveness of the ongoing offensive against militants, Operation Zarb-e-Azb
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Fancy controlling your Tesla car from your wrist?
The app could allow user to control some of the basic functions of a Tesla Model S from his Apple Watch
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Lung cancer now deadlier than breast cancer for women in developed nations
In less developed nations, breast cancer still remains the leading cancer killer among women.
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India sacks home secretary amid controversy over ex-Congress minister's arrest
Goswami had allegedly attempted to stall the arrest of Saradha scam accused Matang Sinh
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Lonely Florida zoo orca gets 'endangered' protection
Female orcas typically live for about 50 years, but can live as long as 100 years, according to NOAA.
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Trove of 60 rare classic cars set to go on auction in France
The cars, described as "sleeping beauties" by the Artcurial auction house, are expected to fetch $18 million
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Arab culture in the spotlight
Institute hosts international forum ‘Renewal of the Arab world’ to address longstanding prejudices against the region.
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'Arabian Ark' helps save wildlife from extinction
Sir Bani Yas is now home to about 500 Arabian Oryx -- one of the world's largest herds.
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Saudi king says Jordan pilot murder 'inhuman, contrary to Islam'
Salman acceded to the throne on January 23 after the death of his predecessor Abdullah
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Kidnapped at 13: Nepal's Dalit child brides
Although Nepal banned child marriage in 1963, four out of ten girls are married before they turn 18.
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Elections not a substitute for plebiscite in Indian Kashmir: foreign secretary
He expressed concern over human rights violations carried out by Indian forces in Indian Kashmir
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Egypt sentences 230 anti-Mubarak activists to life
Thirty-nine other defendants, all minors, were sentenced to 10 years in prison
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AIB responds to 'vulgar content' remarks, says they are 'just jokes'
Comdey group clarifies that they did not mean to hurt anybody with their content
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More selfies, less bathrooms for Modi's India
With 1,500 booths set up in Delhi so far, #SelfiewithModi campaign launched to encourage young people to vote for BJP
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India now third largest community of billionaires
India’s Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, leads the group of 97 billionaires from his country
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Couples celebrating Valentine's Day will be married off: right-wing Hindu organisation
Right-wing group has reportedly established teams in Uttar Pradesh and even the capital to identify ‘guilty’...
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Report on Sydney cafe siege gunman due this month
Report investigates how 50-year-old Monis, was able to take staff and customers at the Lindt cafe hostage in December
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Thousands of seized cats feared buried alive in Vietnam Hanoi
A truck containing three tons of live cats crammed into bamboo crates was impounded last Tuesday
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New Sri Lanka president to visit India: Modi
The bonds of history, culture & shared values that we share are unbreakable," Modi said
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Bangladesh charges opposition leader over firebomb deaths
At least 56 other people were also charged in the case
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Anxiety grows over Afghanistan's 'unity government'
Many Afghans still remain sceptical
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Pilot taking 'selfies' before fatal Colorado crash: report
Pilot seen taking selfie pictures and was observed texting on his phone
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Six dead after train hits car outside New York City: reports
Authorities scrambled to help hundreds of shell-shocked passengers off the train
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At least 25 killed as TransAsia plane crashes in Taiwan river
TransAsia ATR 72-600 turboprop plane hit a road bridge before ploughing into the river
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Jordan executes two militants in 'earth-shattering' response to pilot murder
Security source says executions were carried out at Swaqa prison south of the capital Amman
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Jordan to execute female would-be bomber Wednesday: Official
Obama decries 'cowardice, depravity' of Islamic State
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Police arrest Canadian with links to Islamic State group
International warrants were also issued through Interpol for the arrest of two other men
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Was a pilot's obsession with taking 'selfies' the reason for his fatal Colorado crash?
Investigation report finds pilot of the Cessna 150K plane lost control in the crash as he was distracted by his phone
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Pakistan to send draft trade accord to Turkmenistan soon
Plan is to establish strong linkages with Central Asia and Russia.
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NBP operations in Bangladesh: NA panel invites NAB to probe Rs18.5 billion loss
Forensic audit report reveals 61 officials were involved in the scam.
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Oil market rebounds on demand prospects
European benchmark Brent North Sea crude for delivery in March jumped $1.40 to trade at $56.15 a barrel
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IS claims to have burned Jordanian pilot alive
Jordan says killers of its pilot will face revenge
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'Deterrence stability': Pakistan looks to China, Russia as US indulges India, says report
Pakistan's civil-military leaders reach out to Moscow, seeking to warm ties that have been frosty since Cold War
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Birth control access key means of reaching climate goals: experts
Population expert says that financing for both climate change and birth control is crucial or neither will get better
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Indian brides hire 'Langur security' to halt 'monkey business' at weddings
Grey Langurs are the latest in anti-monkey security at weddings in Agra
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The Mao the merrier: China boom for leader lookalikes
Since Xi Jinping came to power and launched crackdown on dissent, broadcast censors have narrowed what is acceptable
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India keeps interest rates on hold
RBI governor says bank is awaiting further signs of slowing inflation along with "high-quality fiscal consolidation"
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Britain authorises 'three-parent' babies
Move aims to prevent serious inherited diseases being passed from mother to child
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FC Barcelona president charged with tax fraud in Neymar transfer case
Judge Pablo Ruz ordered Bartomeu to appear before him on Feb 13 over alleged tax evasion worth 2.85 million euros
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Three French soldiers attacked outside Jewish centre: police
Troops were patrolling the Jewish centre as part of reinforced security measures in the wake of attacks last month
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Difference is clear: Saudi executions judicial while IS beheadings are arbitrary, says Saudi official
Saudi Interior Ministry spokesperson says IS beheadings, bereft of judicial process, are criminal just as murder
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NY Times eyes further digital growth as profits sink
Its publisher reported a net profit for shareholders of $34.8m, down from $65m in the same period in 2013
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'China, Russia back India on UN terror resolution targeting Pakistan'
Resolution pending at the UN for nearly two decades was proposed by India
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Modi next target for pro-IS Twitter account
The account is being followed by over 500 people and has 220 pro-IS messages, all just in a matter of days
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Serbia not guilty of genocide against Croats: top UN court
Serbia was accused of ethnic cleansing as "form of genocide", leading to large numbers of Croats being displaced

















































