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Trip postponed: No birthday at Taj Mahal for Rehman Malik
Interior Minister tweets that visit to India clashes with trip to Turkey, postpones trip by at least three days.
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Tehran visit: Zardari likely to take up unmet $330m Iranian pledge
Iran promised amount in 2009, but none of it has been received by Pakistan.
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Peace process: Pakistan, India to operationalise visa regime next week
Rehman Malik to meet Indian counterpart in New Delhi.
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Socialism, capitalism sends Americans to dictionary
Merriam-Webster reports socialism was looked up most often in days following presidential debates.
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Korea commits $78 million for Malakand tunnel
Will help construct tunnel, develop water resources
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LNG supply: Pakistan, India in deadlock over transport fee
Delhi demands $4.5 per unit, officials of two sides to meet next week.
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On nerve gas and morning sickness
Newsbytes from Syria have taken a backseat to the headline-catching, morning sickness of the pregnant Catherine.
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Indian village bans mobile phone use by women
Local officials have begun investigations, saying that such bans cannot be allowed in a healthy society.
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Olympics: Indian athletes hope ban could bring change
Believe ban can lead to a clean-up of the organisation which runs sport in the country.
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Philippines typhoon death toll rises to around 230, hundreds missing
Typhoon Bopha hit beach resorts and dive spots in northern Palawan.
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Hurling accusations: Pakistan ‘terrorist’ structure still intact, alleges India
Pakistan-based militants made 249 infiltration attempts to sneak into Indian territory this year: Indian minister.
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Discussion: Ex-congresswoman, rights activist question US justice system
Experts lambast the treatment meted out to Dr Aaafia Siddiqui.
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Reverse engineering: Using felled US drone, Iran developing UAVs
Visiting envoy admits Tehran supplies weapons to Hamas, Hezbollah.
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Unpaid cash: US likely to release $600m under CSF
Sources say breakthrough achieved during talks between senior US and Pakistan defence officials in Rawalpindi.
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United Arab Shipping Company begins its voyage in Pakistan
GEM 1 service will link Pakistan with India, Middle East and Turkey.
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A year after Salala, Pakistan, US get defence cooperation back on track
Pakistan, US agree to continued consultations on improving ties, CSF funds, and border cooperation.
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Thousands expected to avail UAE's immigration amnesty scheme
UAE authorities confirm that immigration law violators can visit any of 10 amnesty centres to begin departure process.
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US denies Iran shot down an unmanned drone
Spokesman for the US navy in the Gulf denies losing any drones, after Iran claimed to have captured a US spy plane.
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Two Pakistani writers make it to Asia’s top literary award longlist
Musharraf Ali Farooqi nominated for book Between Clay and Dust, Uzma Aslam Khan nominated for Thinner Than Skin.
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India accuses Pakistan of maintaining 'militant camps' along border
India junior home affairs minister says lack of successful infiltration attempts was due to better border management.
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China prepares to grow vegetables on Mars: State media
Four kinds of vegetables were grown in a 300 cubic metre cabin which will allow astronauts to develop their own stocks
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Australia calls in Israeli ambassador to protest settlements plan
Australia's move followed similar actions in Europe including Spain, France, Britain, Sweden and Denmark.
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Typhoon Bopha lashes Philippines
Typhoon uprooted trees and power lines, forced more than 40,000 people to cram into shelters.
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Ex-leader of Myanmar monk rallies held: Official
Government official confirms Gambira is held over charges of "breaking into monasteries".
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Diana among bookies' favourites for royal baby name
Kate suffering from very acute morning sickness that sometimes indicates twins.
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Ulema conference: Afghan, Pakistani clerics to prepare agenda
Religious scholars to visit Islamabad soon; conference in Kabul to provide ‘religious backing’ for peace process.
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Controversial project: Iran to fund gas pipeline construction in Pakistan
President Zardari to finalise key agreement during visit to Tehran on Dec 7.
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Pakistan, US agree to deepen bilateral, trade ties
Khar meets EU High Representative in Brussels, briefs her on steps by Pakistan towards Afghan reconciliation process.
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Brussels rendezvous: NATO assures Pakistan of strategic alliance
In meeting with Khar, Rasmussen says alliance will not leave security vacuum in post-2014 Afghanistan.
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'Three Cups of Tea' co-author commits suicide
David Oliver Relin, died on November 15 as a result of "blunt force head injuries," a deputy medical examiner said.
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US fines Chinese firm for re-sales to Pakistan nuclear plant
China Nuclear Industry Huaxing Construction Co. fined $3 million for re-selling US-made epoxy coatings to Pakistan.
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Keeping a check on women
A ruling body can run its country however it likes but placing trackers on female members of society is laughable.
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Pakistan rejects 'double standards' on Iran's nuclear issue
Important development on Iran-Pakistan during Zardari's visit to Tehran on December 7.
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NATO stresses shared terror fight with Pakistan
NATO head Rasmussen says alliance understands that Pakistan has paid a high price in efforts against terrorism.
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Vatican discloses Pope's Twitter handle: @pontifex
The pope will start tweeting on December 12, the feast of the Madonna of Guadalupe.
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Britain summons Israeli envoy over settlements
We deplore the Israeli government decision to build 3,000 new housing units, says Foreign Office.
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China corruption czar hears calls for transparency
China's ruling elite should be forced to disclose their assets, say proposals put to new anti-corruption czar.
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Clinton to meet Khar, Kayani in Brussels today
Clinton will seek to encourage an improving mood between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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US steps up spying on Iran's nuclear reactor: Report
The effort resulted in the interception of visual images and audio communications coming from the reactor complex.
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Israel halts Palestinian tax transfer over UN bid
Israeli finance minister says the money will be used to pay Palestinian Authority's debt to their electricity company.
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Special report: Inside the Israeli lobby
Members of Congress are less concerned about national security and more about campaign financing.
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Taliban suicide attack on Afghan NATO base kills three
Nato helicopters fired on insurgents as they followed up a car bombing at the perimeter gate of the Jalalabad airport.
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Pakistan, United States pledge to focus on trade, not aid
Working Group committed to broadening private sector ties between both countries.
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New polio strain from Pakistan hits Afghanistan
Officials say newly-discovered Sabin Like (2) poliomyelitis originated in Balochistan.
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Palestinians’ observer status should not incur reprisals: Pakistan
Ambassador calls for end to construction of illegal settlements.
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In Brussels, a spate of Pakistan-US meetings on the cards
Army chief to meet top US officials; Khar to meet Clinton.
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Pakistan, US hold talks on bilateral economic engagement
US-Pakistan Economic and Finance Working Group concludes.
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LA restaurant named Gangnam Style!
Korea town restaurant in LA, previously known as Soju Town, re-opens under its new name.
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State funeral held for former Indian prime minister Gujral
India's President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh attended the ceremony.
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Ecuador president warns of risks to Assange health
Correa says Assange's health concerns could worsen dramatically if his stay in the embassy goes on for much longer.
















































