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Japan to cancel top diplomat's visit to Russia: report
Japan's involvement in isolating Moscow is a difficult move as it depends on gas import and Russia is key supplier.
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Australia's top court recognises 'gender neutral' sex category
Australia's highest court rules person can be legally recognised as gender neutral as opposed to male or female.
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Four killed in clashes between Yemeni soldiers and al Qaeda
Remaining al Qaeda members flee to nearby mountains, leaving behind car full of weapons.
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Massive 8.2 earthquake off Chile coast sparks tsunami
Tsunami advisory warning cancelled for the state of Hawaii.
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Classified files: CIA ‘misled public about interrogation techniques’
A report by US Senate Intelligence Committee says CIA concealed details about severity of its methods.
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Civil war aftermath: World help sought in rebuilding Somalia
Speakers hold break down of central authority, poverty, root causes of civil war.
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Pakistan-bashing and the Awami League
The Awami League, it seems is determined to keep using 1971 as the political staple for its followers.
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For a few more dollars
Instead of hard cash, Pakistan could have bargained for something more long-term and sustainable.
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How the zebra earned its stripes
The correlation between reduced biting-fly nuisance and stripes is "significant," says the study.
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NATO suspends cooperation with Russia
Russia warns Kiev against NATO integration.
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NDMA status to India deferred, not shelved: Khurram Dastagir
Minister for commerce says status has been deferred since Pakistan did not want to favour any political party in India
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Pakistan reaffirms continuing support, facilitation for peace in Afghanistan
Bilateral cooperation in areas of common interest and regular interaction at the office level emphasised and discussed
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Iranian national found hanging from a tree in Balochistan
The Iranian national was kidnapped from Chagai district as he entered Pakistan via the Taftan border.
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Afghanistan: The military battle that precedes the political one
Militants still have control in certain parts of the country and have vowed to disrupt the elections.
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Outlook stable: S&P affirms Pakistan’s ratings at ‘B-/B’
Pakistan has significant security risks, weak institutional and governance effectiveness.
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Hollande puts Valls in charge after election debacle
Appointing Valls as prime minister is a bold and decisive move by Hollande, some might say uncharacteristically so.
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US Ambassador to India announces retirement plan
Powell says she will retire before the end of May.
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Pakistan rejects Afghan allegations of involvement in terrorist incidents
The statement reiterates Pakistan's support for all efforts for a free and fair electoral process in Afghanistan.
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Iran did not accuse Pakistan in UN for guard's abduction: FO
Iran had only mentioned that its border guards were abducted from Iran-Pakistan border.
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New US embassy in Islamabad to get $400,000 camel sculpture
Officials explained the decision to purchase such an expensive art piece for the embassy through a four-page document.
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Russian forces 'gradually withdrawing' from Ukraine
Kiev not formally notified of drawdown therefore don't know why the troops were being moved, says Ukrainian official
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Rebel China village holds new elections under a cloud
Fewer than 1,000 locals were seen by AFP casting their ballots before polls closed on Monday afternoon.
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Leftover US equipment in Afghanistan up for grabs for Pakistan
US embassy says the sale will ultimately be approved by the American State Department.
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Philharmonic flashmobs pay tribute to Ukraine's fallen protesters
Some 100 people died in total during the uprising and are referred to in Ukraine as the "Heavenly Hundred".
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Daughter of Malaysia Airline pilot alleges UK tabloid ‘made up’ MH370 report
MH370 pilot Zaharie Ahmad Shah's son has dismissed speculation his father may have intentionally diverted the plane.
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Dubai vs Pakistan: ‘Uninterrupted policies and visionary leaders needed’
‘Continuity of policies should be ensured’.
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Obama-Saudi king talks may ease friction but no breakthrough seen
Saudi Arabia's leaders hope Obama and King Abdullah understand each other better after talks.
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Missing jet drama boosts veteran Malaysian politician
Hishammuddin has become a household name thanks to his daily press briefings on the crisis.
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Cross-border attack: Shells fired from Afghanistan land in North Waziristan
Locals say this is the third time this month that shells have landed in North Waziristan.
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Undeterred by Taliban onslaught, election candidates take polls head on
FEFA survey suggests nearly 92% of Afghans support elections and 75% want to cast their vote.
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Five Taliban die in Kabul poll HQ attack
Kabul airport, which is in the same area of the city, was closed for several hours, with planes diverting to Karachi.
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New education push: UN envoy promises Pakistan $1b over next four years
Gordon Brown meets Nawaz to discuss improvements in the access to education in Pakistan.
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Surplus armour: US says not handing over military gear to Pakistan
Such a transfer will be regarded by Kabul as a breach of agreement.
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For a ‘greener’ planet: Lights off for Earth Hour’s global crowd-funding call
Estimated 7,000 cities and towns from New Zealand to New York are taking part.
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CASA-1000 project: US to pour millions into Afghan support programmes
Will ensure security of power transmission lines from Central Asia to Pakistan.
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Modi’s communal vitriol
In every single election Modi has contested, he brought up in some or other manner, this instinctive dislike of his.
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French minister in the soup over 'disgusting' food remark
French Minister for External Trade Nicole Bricq apologises to Elysee head chef Guillaume Gomez for negative remark
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World Cup 2022 host Qatar hold a tournament especially for its foreign workers
International Trade Union Confederation report says as many as 4,000 workers may die on building sites before the cup.
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Election commission in Kabul under attack by the Taliban
Election Commission HQ attacked in Kabul, personnel safe, says spokesperson Noor Mohammad Noors.
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Putin has 'no intention' of further military moves into Ukraine: Ban
Ukraine and Russia should engage in dialogue, says United Nations Security General Ban Ki-moon.
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China aircraft spots 3 suspicious objects in new Malaysia jet search area: Xinhua
The items are white, red and orange respectively, Xinhua news agency says.
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World Trade Center stunts trigger security concerns
Team of daredevil parachutists, lone teenager have triggered fears about lax security at New York's World Trade Center
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Tragic stories emerge as US landslide toll inches up
The confirmed death toll edged up from 16 to 17 on March 28.
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Academic deliberation: Youth could turn violent if ignored, warns scholar
Visiting US scholar talks about Pakistan’s democracy, Afghan and peace talks.
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Air tragedy: Military cargo plane crash kills five in India
C-130J Hercules came down on the outskirts of Gwalior.
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Kashmir unrest: Gun battle at Indian army camp leaves two dead
Incident took place a day after Narendra Modi addressed a campaign rally.
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Visiting UN envoy: Former British PM Gordon Brown arrives today
He will arrive in Islamabad today on the invitation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
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Afghan army fires 6 mortar shells into Pakistan: Military sources
The mortar shells were fired in the Ghulam Khan area of North Waziristan.
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Family of Shahzaib Bajwa sues US hospital, doctor: Media
Reason for request is lack of proper treatment, lawsuit claims $75,000.
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Undeterred by Taliban onslaught, election candidates take polls head on
FEFA survey suggests nearly 92% of Afghans support elections and 75% want to cast their vote.