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Spain raids militant's cell 'led by ex-Guantanamo inmate
Cell finds, dispatches recruits for militant group based in Syria and Iraq.
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100 days after MH370, Malaysia vows to keep searching
Transport minister promises that Malaysia 'cannot and will not abandon' the families of the missing passengers.
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Crying foul: Poll candidates claim fraud
US, UN urge candidates not to make ‘premature judgments’.
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Iraq launch offensive as mutilated slain comrades found
Troops found the burned bodies of 12 policemen as they recaptured the town of Ishaqi in Salaheddin province.
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Exodus revisited: Displaced families from N Waziristan find respite in Bannu, Afghanistan
Officials claim supplies of wheat, other essentials depleting fast.
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Just call her Dame Angelina
The Oscar-winning actor was given the female equivalent of a knighthood for her services to British foreign policy.
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Iraq crisis: US orders aircraft carrier to Gulf, Iran offers help
Obama said US will not be sending troops back into combat in Iraq but will prepare a range of other options.
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London meeting: Kerry, Sartaj discuss Pak-India ties
Top US diplomat says both countries have shared interest on issue of terror threat.
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Long term threat: ‘Militants gathering strength in Afghanistan’
UNSC reports says Taliban have enjoyed ‘bumper year’.
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Ukraine crisis: Pro-Russian rebels down military plane, killing 49
Attack comes hours before top Moscow, Kiev officials to meet for gas negotiations.
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Ignoring threats, Afghans vote in final test
Despite outbreaks of violence, long queues of voters snaked out of polling centres.
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Pushing boundaries: China aims at industrialisation in Latin markets
Asian powerhouse shifts focus from investment in raw material.
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Pakistan congratulates Afghanistan for successfully completing second round of elections
Second round of polls ended in Afghanistan on June 14 with a significant turnout, despite a number of attacks.
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Will Afghanistan follow Iraq’s example?
It’s up to the US now, whether to continue with the same policy or to correct their earlier mistake
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New opening towards Russia?
Pakistan can expand its ties with Russia if it addresses Russian concerns about the presence of militants.
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Separatists down Ukraine military plane, several dead: Defence ministry
Ministry offered its condolences to the families of the "killed soldiers", but did not give their numbers.
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TTP man snatched Chinese tourist
High-level meeting of police, intelligence officials confirms Chinese tourist was kidnapped by TTP commander Sher Ali.
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Exit from Afghanistan: US quietly moves detainees out of Parwan prison
10 Pakistani prisoners repatriated, defense official says.
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Election run-off: Ethnicity to decide vote as Afghanistan goes to the polls today
Abdullah, Ghani have both vowed to pursue good relations with Pakistan if elected to power.
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Voting for Afghan presidential election comes to an end
Today Afghanistan goes from a transition period toward long-lasting peace, says Karzai.
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Nawaz receives letter from Narendra Modi
Indian PM offers condolences over ‘barbaric’ attack on airport.
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FIFA bans Beckenbauer over Qatar inquiry rejection
Beckenbauer was provisionally banned from taking part in any football-related activity, at any level, for 90 days.
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Afghan run-off polls: Ghani vows to build ties with Pakistan, tackle corruption
Ghani says he would immediately form a small consortium of key donors, outline economic reforms within 30 days.
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Voters expected to brave fresh threats in round two of presidential polls
Pakistan’s foreign ministry reiterates pledge to take special measures for peaceful elections.
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Afghan forces wary of Taliban threat on the eve of run-off elections
Outgoing President Hamid Karzai has also ordered all security personnel to remain neutral in Saturday's election.
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Former POW Bergdahl back in US
After five years in captivity, Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl will be treated at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas
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Alarmed by Iraq, Iran open to shared role with US, Iran official says
Tehran is open to the possibility of working with the United States to support Baghdad, says senior offical.
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Afghan candidate Abdullah Abdullah seeks Pakistan cooperation
Afghan presidential front-runner Abdullah Abdullah says he wants 'good neighborly relations' with Pakistan.
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Interim Thai government by September: Junta chief
General Prayut Chan-O-Cha did not say whether the cabinet would be made up of civilians or military personnel.
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Death sentences reversed in China rape case: Report
Death sentences were handed for forcing a girl into prostitution.
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US transfers 12 detainees including 10 Pakistanis out of Afghan prison
French national, Kuwaiti, 10 Pakistani detainees sent back to home countries last month from Parwan prison: official
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Iraq forces battle militants north of Baghdad
The militants have already captured two provincial capitals this week - Tikrit and Mosul.
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Two civilians, including 7-year-old, wounded in LoC clashes
The clashes were the first since a new Indian government came to power, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Senate panel told: China to build new Gwadar international airport
Beijing will either construct airport on BOT basis or provide concessionary loan.
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New Congress legislation: US ‘bribing govt’ for N Waziristan operation, says Imran
Says US seeking to discredit army by linking aid with military operation.
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Karachi airport attack: 18 Afghan nationals detained for questioning
They are legal residents, says DSP Ahmed.
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Twitter gets in on the action with 'The World Cup of Tweets'
The hashtag, in addition to ‘#WorldCup2014’, will provide users with practical information such as match fixtures.
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Making the best choice: Fabregas signs for Chelsea
I would like to thank everyone at FC Barcelona where I enjoyed three wonderful years, says Fabregas.
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Amazon launches streaming 'Prime Music' service
The move comes after Apple bought Beats Music to boost its streaming service and compete with Spotify and Pandora.
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Flight MH370 families get $50,000 in first payouts
Families can claim up to more than three times the amount of the initial payout, which would be made later.
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US sues NY company that workers say made them pray, say 'I love you'
Complainant says company fired several employees who refused to adhere to the doctrine.
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Rio airport staff call partial strike for World Cup opener
Strike called on the day Brazil hosts the opening match of the World Cup.
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Xinjiang extremists rejecting Beijing's 'care': Official
Separatists from the region have been blamed for a wave of deadly incidents across China in recent months.
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Russia 'relatively' optimistic after Iran nuclear talks
'We can say that the working out of a deal... is progressing,' says Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.
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As militants sweep closer to Baghdad, US mulls air strikes on rebels
Fighters seize town of Dhuluiyah, while nearby Muatassam area fall to militants as well.
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Abdullah: Afghan front-runner on brink of power, again
Religiously moderate, Abdullah spent his time in opposition building ties with tribal leaders who hold key to power.
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Indian woman says police gang-raped her inside station
Woman says she went to the station in Uttar Pradesh to seek her husband's release when she was attacked.
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Genetically modified mosquitoes to wipe-out malaria by population annihilation
The sex selection technique produces a generation of mosquitoes which is 95-percent male.
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Brazil police fear protest, violence at World Cup opener
Brazilians vent their anger against what they see as government overspending on the month-long tournament.
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Modi urges lawmakers to stop 'politicising rape'
Modi warns lawmakers, says they are "playing with the dignity of women," in his first speech to parliament