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Washington meeting: ‘US committed to peace, prosperity in Pakistan’
White House says will continue cooperation for development.
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Iranian gas: IP could get back its lost ‘I’ to become IPI again
Indian FM Salman Khurshid says project will compel India and Pakistan work on long-term ties.
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Imran Farooq case: UK police pursuing two suspects
Pakistani government has denied that anyone has been arrested in connection with the Imran Farooq murder case.
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Textile: Take EU conventions seriously, advise experts
Warn of losing out on GSP Plus if progress is not made.
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Pakistan‚ Turkey pledge to enhance defence cooperation
Pakistan, Turkey hinge hopes on tri-party summit for peaceful transition in Afghanistan.
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Pakistan holds flawless nuclear safety record, asserts Foreign Office
Foreign Office rebuts New York Times story that hints at US fears of a possible nuclear crisis in the region.
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Snowden nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2014 peace prize is February 1.
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Ukraine's pro-EU protesters must be listened to: Merkel
Ukraine's parliament debated on an amnesty for jailed activists, which is another key demand of the protesters.
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Flatulent cows start fire at German dairy farm - police
One cow was treated for burns, a police spokesman added.
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UN fails to break deadlock in Syria talks
There was also no movement on bringing relief to besieged residents in Syria's central city of Homs.
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Obama threatens to veto any new Iran sanctions bill
Addressing foreign policy, Obama warns that 'danger remains' and US has 'to remain vigilant' in face of global threats
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Pakistan sees chance for Afghan peace talks to resume after April election
Main obstacle to US-backed effort to get talks going has been Taliban's reluctance to engage in talks with Karzai...
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‘Upward trajectory’: Aziz upbeat over ties with Washington
Calls for greater trade access for Pakistani products.
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Karzai alleges US role in attacks: Report
He suspects US may have backed insurgent-style attacks to undermine his government but has no evidence.
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Ukraine government quits in concession to protesters
It is not clear who could succeed Azarov as prime minister.
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The Marlboro Man dies of lung disease
The promotion for then-newly filtered Marlboro cigarettes was launched in the 1950s.
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Prominent Bitcoin entrepreneur charged with money laundering
Vice chairman of the Bitcoin Foundation has been charged by US prosecutors with conspiring to commit money laundering.
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Chakothi bridge meeting: No resolution to the issue of stranded trucks
Delegations from both sides of LOC to meet again on 30th.
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Agricultural training: 25 professionals leave for Australia
Award recipients will go to University of Western Australia to receive training in agriculture studies.
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Strategic dialogue: Kerry hails Pakistan’s ‘tiger economy’ potential
Aziz says US should not just look at Pakistan from the lenses of ‘Afghanistan’ and ‘terrorism’.
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Despite weak Italian economy, immigrants from conflict hit countries rise
More Italians leaving Italy as jobless rates reached a record high of 12.7 per cent.
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Pakistan has received half of the funds earmarked under US aid bill, NA told
Japan to provided grant assistance of over $18.5 million from 2012-13 onwards to Pakistan.
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Iraqi planes, artillery strike rebel-held Falluja
Seven people killed. according to hospital sources
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Syrian government under pressure to allow aid convoy
Negotiators seek to keep peace talks on track.
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Trierweiler arrives in India after split with Hollande
Ex-partner of French President Francois Hollande, arrived in India on charity mission.
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Pakistan drone mission in jeopardy if US troops exit Afghanistan: NYT report
Officials worried that US forces would not be able to respond to a crisis in the region.
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US forces launch missile strike against Shebab leader in Somalia
US is assessing results of operation to determine if suspect was killed, defense official says.
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French woman 'stabs' husband up to 80 times
Judicial source says 35-year-old woman admitted to having stabbed her husband during a violent argument.
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Self-rule: UN welcomes accord between Philippine govt, Moro front
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomes peace accord to end 4 decades of conflicts which have claimed a lot of lives
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India’s republic day: Kashmiris observe ‘black day’
A large number of people in the capital city stage a protest rally to mark India’s Republic Day as a ‘black day’.
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Bloody déjà vu: Hekmatyar raises spectre of 1990s-like civil war
Americans could neither invade Afghanistan so easily nor stay here until today without Pakistani and Iranian support.
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Karzai to US: Start talks with Taliban or leave
Links signing of deal on US troops with peace process; says talks are vital to guard against weakened state.
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Prompt operation: UAE president stable after stroke, states ministry
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan undergoes successful surgery.
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India, Japan seek early agreement on nuclear cooperation
An agreement on civilian nuclear energy would open up the Indian market to Japanese players.
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The legacy of China
In unfolding its boldest economic, social reforms, current leadership is confident it will fulfil responsibilities.
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Muslim representation in India’s civil service
Average annual number of applicants for CS exams for 4 Muslim-dominated institutions is under 25.
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Strategic dialogue: Sartaj Aziz flies to US with Afghanistan top of the agenda
Economy, defense and counter-terrorism expected to feature in the talks.
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Egyptian police fire live rounds in air to disperse protesters
Seven demonstrators arrested in protests against military rule in Egypt.
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Japan PM lands in India to push closer ties
Abe's trip comes as Japan and China are locked in a bitter row over islands in the East China Sea.
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French President Hollande to separate from partner - report
Hollande's alleged extra-marital affair draws more attention than his economic plans for France.
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Shelling north of Baghdad kills six
Sectarian violence in Iraq has led to an estimated death toll of 800 people in one month.
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British expat leaves job after Singapore 'poor people' remark
After posting remarks about public transport users being 'poor,' Anton Casey's family faced threats and verbal abuse
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Agriculture: ‘Research collaboration could help ensure food security’
Pakistan could benefit from Nepal’s experience with biogas, says the ambassador.
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Unabated violence: Five Afghan volleyball players shot dead
Taliban deny involvement in attack; vice-presidential candidate survives bomb attack.
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South Asian tragedy: Fishermen’s corpses fall victim to rivalry
Tit-for-tat game between Pakistan, India to arrest fishermen continues but it is also now taking an ‘inhuman’ turn.
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Neighbourhood watch: Afghans prepare to campaign for presidential polls
Interior Minister says insurgents cannot derail democratic process.
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Road project: US links $90m grant to award of contract to FWO
Funds will be given for completing Kalat-Quetta-Chaman section of highway.
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The grapple in Uttar Pradesh
Vishwas is bringing new aggression to a parliamentary seat that was never seriously contested by any opposition party.
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Anger in Kashmir after Indian soldiers cleared over killings
Soldiers cleared by military court even after Indian CBI found them guilty of murdering 5 civilians in in May 2000.
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US approves $352 million for Pakistan under Coalition Support Fund
The amount is expected to be released by February 6.