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Deadly clashes in Bangladesh after top Jamaat leader executed for war crimes
Three protesters were killed, 2 activists from ruling Awami League were hacked to death & a JI activist shot dead.
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India summons US ambassador over diplomat arrest
The diplomat was arrested while dropping her children at school in New York.
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Prince Harry set to reach South Pole
Harry and team of injured troops from US, Canada and Australia are set to reach South Pole today after 200-mile trek.
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UN report concludes chemical weapons used in Syria
UN report says children have been slaughtered and chemical weapons used five times and during the Syrian conflict.
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Ex-Bangladesh dictator led away from home
Ershad had threatened to kill himself after security forces besieged his home following his boycott decision.
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US charges Indian consular officer with fraud
Devyani Khobragade charged with visa fraud and poor treatment of her Indian housekeeper at her New York home.
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Iran halts nuclear talks after US blacklist move: State media
Iranian negotiators halt nuclear talks with major powers after USA blacklists a dozen companies and individuals.
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US military reveals laser can down drones, mortars
US Army successfully tests a vehicle-mounted laser that shoots down incoming mortar rounds and drone aircraft.
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Karzai to discuss troubled US troop deal with India PM
Karzai to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid.
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Grand mufti calls suicide bombers ‘criminals’
Saudi Arabia's grand mufti declared that suicide bombers are criminals who shall go to hell.
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Resuming talks: Indian PM accepts invitation
Shahbaz delivers message from PM Nawaz; set to watch Kabbadi final in Ludhiana.
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Regional security: ‘External forces can impact internal security’
'Regional cooperation will ensure lasting peace in Afghanistan.'
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Sustainable development: South Asia’s future lies in cooperation, says Najam
SDPI conference concludes with hallmark session on Indo-Pak peace.
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Living colour: A land where heaven touches earth
Use of bold strokes in acrylic-on-canvas technique by the artist lends mood and character to pieces.
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SDPI plenary session: Govts, civil society urged to work together to cope with climate change, energy crises
Speakers stress the need to explore alternative energy sources at local level.
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Duty free access: EU approves GSP Plus status for Pakistan
90% exports to EU to be duty free under the regime; export revenue to improve by $1 billion annually.
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In limbo: Iran takes back pipeline financing deal
Threat of US sanctions keeps private companies from bidding.
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Pakistan in my iPod
Love propaganda of Bollywood is an impediment in the way of finding realistic solutions to India-Pakistan conflict.
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Reports of Hagel 'threats' over blocked Nato supplies 'misleading': MoFA
Foreign Office spokesperson says NATO supplies are continuing on southern route.
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Siberian Bustards to go bust if courts don't act, petitioner says
Lahore High Court seeks replies on petition calling for safe stay of Siberian birds migrating to Pakistan.
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US general who opened Guantanamo prison says shut it down
"In retrospect, the entire detention and interrogation strategy was wrong," says Lehnert.
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Eurozone industrial output falls sharply
Among major economies, EU powerhouse Germany fell 1.2% after downturn of 0.7%, with France off 0.3%.
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Shahbaz Sharif lands in India, promptly rides Delhi metro
CM tells Manmohan Singh that India and Pakistan can combat poverty if both sides resolve their differences.
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Dilip Kumar’s biography out early 2014: Saira Banu
Biography could not be released on 11.12.13 due to thespian’s frail health.
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US House pressures countries on child abductions
The decision of the US to pressurize countries on child abductions tenses relations with Japan and other allies.
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One in three kids have no birth certificate: UN
Nearly 230 million children do not have birth certificates, denying them of education, health care and social security
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Top Jamaat leader hanged in Bangladesh for war crimes
Abdul Quader Molla was convicted of rape, murder and mass murder.
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Accidential blast in Kabul arms depot triggers alarm
An accidental blast in Kabul caused chaos and worry as the city is often the victim of attack by militants.
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US voices 'concern' at India gay sex ban
US opposes the action that criminalizes same-sex conduct between adults in India.
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PM to India: Let’s set aside the baggage of history
Nawaz says the two countries have no option but to normalise relations for the betterment of their people.
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Cross-border marriage: Govt barred from deporting Indian man on wife’s plea
Petitioner said she married her husband in 2005 and they had 2 children.
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Travel restriction: India makes polio drops binding on Pakistani travellers
Country wants to maintain polio-free status, explains Indian HC.
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Uruguay becomes world's first country to legalize marijuana trade
The bill permits the production, distribution and cultivation of the drug as well as the creation of consumer clubs.
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US hopes India will persuade Karzai on troops
The United States hopes that India will persuade Afghan President Hamid Karzai to allow US troops to stay.
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Key trial challenges legality of French veil ban
The arrest of a young woman in France for wearing a fullface veil caused riots and led to a key trial shunning the ban
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No start date for Iran nuclear freeze expected from Vienna talks
World powers and the UN atomic watchdog discuss how to implement November's nuclear deal.
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China market inferno kills at least 15
15 people were killed as fire engulfed a food market in China in the early hours of Wednesday.
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India's top court upholds law criminalising gay sex
India's Supreme Court cancels a 2009 ruling that stated Article 377 infringes on fundamental rights of citizens.
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Iran asked to allay fears over pipeline
“We cannot move ahead with the project unless the issue of possible US sanctions is resolved,” says an FO...
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Who is minding the store in Islamabad?
Hagel's visit was undoubtedly a fact-finding mission to find out who is actually calling the shots in Pakistan.
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Former SBP governor appointed Executive Secretary UNESCAP
Akhtar was the first female governor of the SBP.
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Skydiving: Aseefa Zardari 'jumps for humanity'
The youngest sister of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari skydived to help raise funds for Typhoon Haiyan victims.
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British cricketer of Pakistani origin becomes Member of Order of British Empire
Wasim Khan received award 'in recognition of his service to cricket and the community'.
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Afghanistan's Karzai rebuffs US pressure to sign security deal
"Afghans will not submit, they have already fought colonial masters, they don't accept it," says Karzai.
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1971 war crimes: Bangladesh court stays JI leader's exectution
Bangladesh's highest court stayed the hanging till 10.30am on Wednesday.
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Bangladesh unrest threatens T20 World Cup, hosts admit
The political violence has affected almost every city, including the three host venues for the T20 tournament.
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COAS Raheel Sharif visits LoC
He paid tribute to sacrifices of officers and Pakistan Army along LoC, according to an ISPR press release.
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SAARC moot: Understanding with India on Siachen, Sir Creek, says Iqbal
Says only Indian establishment was a hurdle in signing of a deal.
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Joint action: Senate chairman elected head of Asian Assembly
Mushahid sees Bokhari’s election as an honour for Pakistan.
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Hagel to PM: Lift NATO blockade or risk billions in aid
Nawaz assures Pentagon chief issue will be resolved.