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Egypt tightens grip on mosques to curb insurgents dissent
Amnesty International says crackdown on pro-Morsi supporters have already left more than 1,400 people dead.
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Exiled Uighur leader urges Beijing not to demonise group
China faces violent separatist movement in area motivated by religious extremism.
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Senior US official heads to India to revive strained ties
Nisha D Biswal says countries must sort out their differences of opinion through healthy and vigorous public debate.
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Puzzled soldiers struggle to understand Crimea crisis
Black Sea peninsula has come under near complete control from Russian forces and local pro-Moscow militia.
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Weighing in: US backs Pakistan’s efforts against militancy, says envoy
Beth Jones upbeat about progress in Pakistan-US strategic dialogue.
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Iran-Pakistan agreement: IP gas pipeline deal can’t be reworked, says FO
Wants to avoid the threat of US sanctions.
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The tragicomedy of the death penalty in India
Attempting suicide is illegal in this country; judicial murder by hanging rope is Constitutional. Wah!
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China holds three for Kunming station attack
Foreign ministry spokesperson Qin Gang told reporters that "some East Turkestan flags were found on the scene."
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The 10 best moments from 86th Academy Awards
This biggest night in movies made history multiple times this year. Here are the moments you need to know about.
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Pakistan-India working group on LoC CBMs set to resume after 18 months
Pakistani delegation will be led by Director General (South Asia) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Riffat Masood.
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China backs 'principles' on Ukraine as Russia claims agreement
Moscow has stressed that it has major international ally on its military intervention in Ukraine.
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India's dogged letter-writing crusader signs off
Subhash Agrawal has exposed hundreds of cases of wrong doing, graft and discrimination in India's corrupt bureaucracy.
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Suspected militants kill two policemen in Indian Kashmir
Earlier, police officer was stabbed, critically injured by an unknown assailant who was arrested as he tried to flee.
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Verdict due in Egypt police trial over blogger death
2 policemen are accused of torturing & killing Khaled Said in June 2010 after unlawfully arresting him.
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Karzai, soon to step down, rages against US
Karzai lashes out at US government and describes Al-Qaeda as "more a myth than a reality".
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Fear and anger as China reflects on attack
29 people were stabbed to death yesterday while more than 130 others were injured in a mass stabbing.
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Polish official in 'Heil Hitler' outburst quits party roles
Statement from Tusk's Civic Platform party says Protasiewicz informed PM of his resignation & it was accepted.
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Illegal Afghan immigrants: Hyderabad crackdown triggers a backlash
Protesters accuse police of detaining Pakhtuns to ‘extort money’ .
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Illegal overstay: Staying on too long
Numerous Pakistanis are stuck in Saudi Arabian jails; diplomats make little or no efforts for their quick release.
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Conspiracy to kill Americans: Bin Laden’s son-in-law goes on trial in US
Suleiman Abu Ghaith is known for his incendiary threats after 9/11 attacks.
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Lingering question: Iran retracts claim of border guards’ release
Military officials claim kidnapped men freed in Pakistan.
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Train station: Pakistan condemns China terror attack
Pledges to help Beijing to curb terrorism.
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Hydropower project: Afghanistan raises objections over Dasu project
Urges WB, donor organisations not to finance the project without its written consent.
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‘Terrorist attack’: 27 dead in China rail station stabbings
Police shot dead a number of the perpetrators at the train station, according to posts by local television station K6.
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Obama in 'direct' confrontation with Putin on Ukraine
Obama called on Putin to de-escalate situation by pulling his troops back to Russian barracks in Crimean peninusla.
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Knife attack leaves 29 people dead, over 130 injured in Chinese city
Police shot dead 4 of 10 attackers who officials said were part of the attack orchestrated by Xinjiang separatists.
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On a holiday: China’s manufacturing growth slows to 8-month low
PMI falls to 50.2 for third straight drop since November 2013.
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Russian parliament approves use of 'stabilising contingent' in Crimea
The request was made on the basis of point "G" of the first part of section 102 of the Russian constitution.
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South Korea proposes regular family reunions with North
The reunions used to be held annually, but had not taken place since 2010 when tensions among the two Koreas spiraled.
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Israeli military kill Palestinian woman near Gaza border: hospital
Residents said it was not clear why the 50-year-old, was near the security fence that runs between Israel and Gaza.
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Turkish parliament delivers blow to schools run by Erdogan rival
Legislation passed in Turkey to shut down private schools that are a source of income for an Islamic cleric.
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Ukraine says Russia has sent in troops, Obama appeals to Putin
Russia says movements by its military in Crimea are in line with agreements with Ukraine.
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Iraq death toll falls in February, but remains high
Feb attacks and clashes killed at least 744 people, according to AFP figures based on security and medical sources.
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Bilateral cooperation: ‘Chinese investment in energy is welcome relief’
Chief minister says the investment would boost economic ties.
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Fiery response: Kabul fends off terror sanctuary charge
Afghanistan’s foreign ministry insists the problem originates from Pakistan.
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Regional stability: Former diplomat advocates shift in Afghan policy
Calls for formulating a clear narrative on Taliban and relations with Afghan govt.
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Bilateral ties: Britain pledges support in fight against militancy
Envoy says talks are under way on how London can help Islamabad enforce its security policy.
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Google loses bid to keep anti-Islamic video online during appeal
It appealed a federal appeals court order that the company said would have 'devastating effects' if allowed to...
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Obama warns Kremlin of 'costs' as 'several hundred' pro-Russian troops storm Crimea
Heavily armed troops in uniforms with no markings took up positions around government buildings, airport in Simferopol
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High-level visit: Beijing promises full support to end militancy
PM briefs China’s defence minister over his govt’s efforts to end unrest.
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Painful transition
The Egyptian is half-heartedly promoting a stumbling democracy that now appears to have been strangled at birth.
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The rhythms of politics
Indian election is a mammoth exercise and it goes to credit of people and election commission that it works so well.
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Pro-Russian forces barge into Crimea
Ukraine's new government has accused Russia of launching an "armed invasion" of Simferopol's airport.
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Tale of Egypt’s ‘revolution’
Egypt stands deeply divided on Islamist & secular lines, with military the principal political broker, decision-maker.
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India clocks 4.7% growth in Oct-Dec quarter
It was India's fifth straight quarter of below 5% expansion.
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China hits back at US on drone strikes, espionage in human rights report
China issues its human rights report on US, in a tit-for-tat move over US' global human rights report.
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Yanukovych insists 'not overthrown', will fight on
Deposed Ukrainian president said he wanted to apologise for leaving Ukraine in its current state.
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Israel to limit Friday access to al-Aqsa mosque: Police
The decision comes after police clashed with stone-throwing Palestinians at the compound.
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Problem batteries likely cause of fatal Indian navy fire: Reports
Accident left 7 crew members injured, while 2 bodies were found after the stricken submarine docked.
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European Parliament condemns drone strikes
Anti-drone activist from Pakistan says Europe has taken first step to bring a stop to these illegal killings.