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China unearths ancient palace ruins: State media
Palace located near the tomb of the country's first emperor that was already famed for its terracotta soldiers.
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US official signals end to war against al Qaeda
Pentagon general counsel Jeh Johnson says al Qaeda will eventually become so weak there won't be need for all-out war.
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Afghan peace process: Pakistan agrees to free more Taliban prisoners
Joint Ulema conference in January; formal talks on strategic pact begin.
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Transitions: Former Indian PM, unapologetic peacenik, IK Gujral dies at 92
An advocate of peace between India and Pakistan, he was best known for his ‘Gujral Doctrine’.
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Palestinian statehood
The vote clearly demonstrates the number of nations supporting Palestine, contrary to Israeli opinion.
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Iranian defiance at IAEA sparks Western 'pessimism'
Iran has warned that it would withdraw from the Non-proliferation treaty if it is attacked.
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Afghan currency dealer held over Taliban deals
According to US, the trading company has branches in Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan which facilitates the Taliban.
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Afghanistan presses Pakistan on Taliban releases
Talks this month between Pakistan and Afghanistan's High Peace Council resulted in the release of nine Taliban.
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Phones and Internet cut for second day in Syria
Amnesty International says reports of Internet shutdown are 'very disturbing.'
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IMF says forex reserves below adequate levels
Fund says Pakistan will miss all of its economic targets, inflation will return to double-digits again.
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Trade scheme: Hina Rabbani moves to address EU concerns
Reservations include human rights record, governance and recent hanging of soldier.
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Trilateral meeting: China backs Pak-Afghan appeal for peace talks
Three-way meeting of senior officials held in Islamabad.
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Trilateral relations: Leaders of Pakistan, Turkey, Afghanistan to meet in Ankara
Military chiefs of the three countries are also expected to attend the meetings.
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Palestinians celebrate UN recognition
Palestinians break out in celebrations waving flags, firing into the air in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
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Strings for counterinsurgency funds: White House threatens to veto NDAA
President Obama warns of 'misguided' clauses on Pakistan, Guantanamo Bay in NDAA 2013 draft bill .
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IMF urges Pakistan to reduce budget deficit
Weak financial inflows & repayments have led to decline in Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves to under $10 billion.
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IP gas pipeline project: Officials depart today to finalise $500m loan deal with Iran
Tehran has confirmed provision of $250m; to provide another $250m from banks.
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In wake of Shakil Afridi's hunger strike, US reiterates calls for his release
State department spokesperson says Shakil Afridi should never have been arrested in the first place.
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Syria cut off from Internet: monitoring firms
Activists in Syria report internet and mobile phone communications were cut in Damascus, land lines barely working.
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UN implicitly recognises Palestinian state, as US, Israel lament vote
US, Israel opposed Palestinian push for 'state' status, more than dozen European states support Palestinians.
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Pakistan sending in ‘high-quality’ fake currency, claims Indian government
Minister of state for finance says India is seeking help from the US to tackle the menace of fake currency.
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Roadside bomb kills 10 civilians in Afghanistan
The Interior Ministry said 14 people were wounded.
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Egypt rushes out new charter amid turmoil over Mursi powers
Mursi insists he will surrender his controversial new powers once a new constitution is in place.
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Japan mobile phone will monitor skin condition
Phone’s camera takes picture of skin, analyses result when a card that has 15 millimetre hole, is to cheek.
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Afghan girl’s throat slit over refusal to wed
One of the suspects had proposed marriage to the girl but her family had rejected the offer.
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Rice feels the heat in Washington firestorm
Rice is becoming a scapegoat for the attack by extremists on the US consulate in Benghazi.
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Japanese man's childhood dreams give birth to giant robot
The 4-meter-high, made-to-order robot is controlled through a pilot in its cockpit, or via a smartphone.
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US special envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan to retire
Ambassador David Pearce will serve as the acting special representative.
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Bill on US Senate calendar: Counterinsurgency fund to come with strings attached
Defence secretary has to certify Pakistan is taking action against Haqqanis, Quetta Shura.
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Foreign policy matters: Pak-US relations fully repaired, insists Khar
Khar says after a rocky period ties with Washington have been restored; Islamabad seeks stronger ties with India.
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Mumbai attacks: Headley, Rana to face sentence in January
Headley is expected to be sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole.
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Afghanistan gives up share of TAPI gas, wants transit fee only
India and Pakistan to split Afghanistan’s share; Kabul may reconsider later.
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Car bombings kills 54 near Syrian capital
Rebels shoot down Syrian fighter jet, capture pilot.
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US, Pakistan ties fully repaired: Khar
Foreign minister says relations fully repaired, including military and intelligence contacts.
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Egypt's leader under pressure as protesters decry power grab
Huge turnout in Cairo, Alexandria and most of Egypt's 27 provinces marked the largest mobilisation yet against...
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US servicewomen sue US military over combat ban
Call the policy as an "injustice to the women who continue to put their lives on the line for their country."
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Rule of law report pinpoints room for progress in Asia
Report takes stock of the development of the core legal concept in 97 countries and jurisdictions.
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Japan storm cuts power to tens of thousands
Blizzard cut electricity to some 56,000 households, forcing nearly 300 people to evacuate their homes overnight.
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World Bank to spend $6.4m on Gaza water project
Project will improve water and sewage services in strip in the wake of an eight-day firefight.
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Bangladesh arrest three factory managers over blaze
Managers allegedly stopped workers from leaving the plant saying an alarm was just a routine fire drill.
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Increasing thaw: Islamabad, Kabul to begin talks on strategic deal
Afghan FM to visit Islamabad later this week; move comes following recent release of Taliban prisoners.
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King Abdullah well, says crown prince
No photographs have been released of the monarch since the operation.
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After 22 months in Af-Pak hot seat, Grossman to 'return to private life'
Marc Grossman had taken over the role of Special Ambassador to Afghan-Pakistan region after Richard Holbrooke's...
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US Senate to hear draft bill which subjects CSF funds to conditions
NDAA 2013 calls to subject CSF funds for Pakistan to action against Haqqani network, Quetta shura, release Dr Afridi.
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Wave of sectarian attacks kill 19 in Iraq
Six car bombs, nine roadside bombs rocked capital Baghdad and Kirkuk.
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Hackers break into IAEA servers, post data online
UN nuclear watchdog says hackers broke into an antiquated server and stole information pertaining to experts.
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France to back Palestinian bid for enhanced UN status
Foreign Minister recalls France's 'consistent position' on the issue.
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Indian inventor wins cash to develop Braille phone
Dagar is developing a phone with display panel of tiny bumps that can be varied in height to form Braille characters.
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Japan firm offers 3D model of foetus
Expectant parents who can't wait to show friends what their baby will look like can now buy a 3D model of foetus.
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Malaysian Islamic party urges Elton John show ban
John, who is popular in Malaysia, is scheduled to perform on Thursday at a resort outside the capital Kuala Lumpur.

















































