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LinkedIn launches China version despite censorship fears
China has the world's largest online community with more than 618 million users.
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Cautious US not crowing on Ukraine
'US fears that worse is to come that this is a conflict that is spinning out of control,' says senior program officer.
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Pentagon plans to shrink US Army to pre-WWII level
Defense Secretary recommends shrinking American forces from 520,000 active duty troops to between 440,000 and 450,000.
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Seven Egyptian Christians found shot dead in Libya
Egyptian foreign ministry spokesman Badr Abdelatty confirms to AFP that the victims were 'all Christians.'
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Indian home minister threatens to 'stamp out' media critics
Comments by Sushilkumar Shinde came after a former army chief referred to reporters recently as 'presstitutes.'
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Rubbishing reports: No change in Syria policy, Senate told
Leader of the house dismisses media reports as ‘propaganda’.
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Polio-like illness seen in up to 25 California children
One of the children remains in serious condition but none have died from the syndrome, researchers said.
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International conventions: ‘Pakistan could face trade restrictions if it fails to outlaw torture’
HRCP official urges government to approve proposed draft legislation.
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Pentagon budget looks to leaner, more hi-tech US military in the future
Apart from reduced troop levels, the US Army also stands to lose its planned "ground combat vehicle" programme.
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Egypt government resigns ahead of presidential poll
Across-the-board resignations led by increasingly unpopular premier Hazem al-Beblawi surprised even some in cabinet.
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A president’s boundaries
Office of president is an institution, which should not be disfigured. Yet, political leaders go on to disrespect it.
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Reports of Pakistani arms for Syrian rebels are baseless, says FO spokesperson
Jordan will be providing facilities to store the weapons before they are delivered to rebels within Syria: sources.
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Firms urged to pay into fund for Bangladesh factory victims
The collapsed Bangladeshi factory had killed more than 1,100 people.
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Another 60 Homs evacuees freed in Syria: Governor
Another 181 males are still being held.
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Punjab Assembly: Resolution submitted against illegal foreign presence in Pakistan
Resolution calls those foreigners a major cause of terrorism and lawlessness in the country.
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Rare, polio-like disease found in California children
The California children tested negative for polio, and all had been vaccinated.
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New Ukraine leaders say Yanukovich wanted for mass murder
Yanukovich, who vanished on Saturday, is still at large.
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In election year, Romania debates giving human rights to dolphins
39-year-old politician introduces bill in parliament that will recognize marine mammals as 'non-human persons'.
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‘India does not covet territory’
Pluralism, upcoming elections, India’s growing right and South Asian identity discussed.
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Illegal detention: Bagram detainees petition set for Tuesday hearing
Maryam Haq counsel at the JPP says the lack of transparency cannot be tolerated.
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Departure from stated stance?: Senators voice concern over Syria ‘policy shift’
Say any attempt to intervene in Damascus affairs will have grave implications.
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Prisoners swap: Afghan Taliban suspend talks with US
Washington considering to swap five Taliban prisoners for Bowe Bergdahl.
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Pak-Afghan JEC: Dar stresses on enhancing trade with Afghanistan
Says Pakistan gives great value to its relations with the brotherly neighbour.
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Border raid: Karzai seeks Pak help as 21 soldiers killed
Taliban kills 21 soldiers in assault in Kunar, Afghan govt says, while 6 soldiers were missing.
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Looking east: Hungary sees Pakistan as partner in region
Sees great potential for investors in both countries.
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Kenyan auction: Huge source of country’s import
If it were not for Kenyan auctions held on a weekly basis in Mombasa, tea would cost more and taste worse in Pakistan.
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Grenade kills two in Bangkok amid fears over political violence
Police said shrapnel fragments indicated the blast was caused by a grenade fired from a M79 launcher.
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Saudi executes 10th convict this year
The kingdom beheaded 78 people in 2013.
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If you are a jihadi, the place to be is Syria, says Vali Nasr
Author says Pakistan should have supported Iran on the Syrian issue.
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LLF 2014: From Kabul to Islamabad and back
Pakistan seen bound to Afghanistan by tryranny of geography.
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Joint communiqué: MPs of three states to focus on women issues
Parliamentarians from Pakistan, UK and Afghanistan conclude three-day meeting.
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Ending neutrality: PPP asks govt to explain shift in Syria policy
Submits a calling attention notice in the Senate due to meet on Monday.
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President calls for increased trade volume with China
Hopes discussions, visit will help deepen Sino-Pak relations.
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Automotive industry: Honda opens second plant in Mexico
Company seeking major foothold in North American markets.
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Judging captaincy in modern times
In the sub-continent, the captaincy is mostly judged on runs scored by the captain and volume of the trophy cabinet.
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Olympics: First doping shocks hit Sochi Games
A double gold-medal winning German female biathlete and an Italian bobsledder test positive for banned substances.
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Ukraine violence: Obama warns of ‘consequences’
Obama say Ukraine govt responsible for ensuring that its people can protest without fear of repression.
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Indian rickshaw driver fatally stabs American wife, kills self
Sharma, 32, killed 35-year-old Willingar from Pennsylvania on deserted roadside in Agra after the couple had a fight.
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Kabul offers to probe deaths of FC soldiers
Refutes Islamabad’s claim that they were killed on Afghan soil.
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US extends Shahzaib Bajwa's visa by one month
The 20-year-old will be allowed to stay in the country until March 28.
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Second attack on Dr Abdullah raises security concerns for April elections
Karzai says polls will be secured by army, urges public to exercise democratic right.
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International relations: ‘Saudi-Iranian war has spilled out into Pakistan’
Vali Nasr talks on US foreign policy and Pakistan’s ‘fascination’ with the Arab world.
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Hard ask: ‘Can Pakistanis and Indians be friends?’
Vikram Seth on translations, colonial influence and upcoming sequels.
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Pakistani prisoner found dead in Srinagar Central jail
Jail administrators say judicial probe into incident has been ordered.
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Afghan polls: Second attack on Dr Abdullah raises security concerns
Karzai says elections will be secured by army, urges people to exercise democratic right
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Ukraine peace deal signed, opens way for early election
Ukrainian parliament voted to revert to 2004 constitution stripping head of state of some powers.
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Masood Azhar’s address to rally in Muzaffarabad draws Indian ire
Indian external affairs spokesperson says a statement by Masood Azhar "once is one too many times."
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Curbing drug trade: Afghan forces claim torching 1.3 tonnes of narcotics
By finding large drugs caches, ANSF aims to defund militant networks, which use drugs as a primary means of funding.
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Libyan military plane crashes in Tunisia, 11 killed: officials
Antonov aircraft went down after the pilot tried to land in farmland.