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Indian PM overhauls cabinet ahead of 2014 polls
"Probably this is the last reshuffle," the prime minister said at the presidential palace in New Delhi.
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Indonesia arrests 11 suspected militants over US embassy plot
The Detachment 88 squad seized bomb-making equipment and one bomb ready to be used by a new militant group (HASMI).
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7.7 magnitude quake hits Canada's British Columbia
Quake hits Haida Gwaii region, tsunami warning issued, though no major wave seen. No immediate reports of damage.
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UN says 22,000 displaced by Myanmar communal unrest
The latest fighting has killed more than 80 people, bringing the total toll since June to above 170.
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Iraq attacks kill 27 on month's deadliest day
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks.
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3 more ministers quit ahead of India cabinet reshuffle
SM Krishna and Ambika Soni had resigned from the cabinet earlier as well.
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Chaudhry Shujaat's delegation detained by Indian authorities
PML-Q leader taken into custody after he, group members failed to produce passports, documents; freed after 2 hours.
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Richard Olson arrives in Pakistan to take charge as new US ambassador
Olson says he wants to work together to promote relationships based on mutual respect and common interests.
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Al Qaeda leader calls on Muslims to kidnap Westerners
Al Qaeda leader Zawahiri also calls Obama a 'professional liar.'
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Myanmar Rohingya Muslims under 'vicious attack': HRW
More than 150 people, from both communities, have been killed in the state since violence first sparked in June.
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SM Krishna resigns to usher in ‘new blood’
Outgoing foreign minister to play instrumental role in upcoming election campaign.
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Eid congregation attacked: Suicide bomber kills over 40 in Afghan mosque
At least 50 wounded; almost half the dead were policemen.
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Struck down?: Imran Khan offloaded from US bound flight in Canada
Khan was questioned for half an hour by US immigration authorities over his stance on drone strikes.
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Road to recovery: ‘When Malala fell, the world rose up’
Father says 15-year-old activist is recovering at ‘encouraging speed’.
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Obama extends Eid greetings to Muslim community
The US president also congratulates millions of pilgrims who are performing Hajj.
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Indian home minister claims infiltration from Pakistan continues
Sushilkumar Shinde says Indian security forces are 'very alert' in dealing with the issue.
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Muslims across the world celebrate Eidul Azha
People in most parts of FATA and some parts of K-P celebrated Eid with the rest of the Muslim world.
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Canada asks UN expert to resign over Israel remarks
Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird said Thursday that the remarks were "both offensive and unhelpful."
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Calm as Syria ceasefire takes effect for Eid
US also expressed hope the ceasefire will be respected.
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Over 100 dead as communal violence rocks Myanmar
People have fled their homes in droves following the latest clashes in Rakhine state.
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Pakistan says no favourites in the White House race
Foreign ministry says Islamabad is willing to work with whomsoever occupies the Oval Office.
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Holy Pilgrimage: Grand Mufti calls for shunning factionalism
"Muslim leaders should resolve problems through religious teaching, not violence," says the Grand Mufti.
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Racist slurs failed to deter Pakistani-born billionaire from buying NFL team
NFL Jaguars owner Shahid Khan says racist slurs only made him more determined to buy the team.
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US reports encouraging numbers from latest missile defence tests
US tested Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD), Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), PATRIOT weapon systems.
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Farooq Sattar inquires after Malala in Birmingham
Sattar hands over bouquet and passes on good wishes from MQM chief.
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Splintering relations?: Durand Line is a 'settled issue', says FO
MoFA spokesperson says Pakistan believes Osama bin Laden was Pakistan's responsibility.
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Physics: Pakistani recognised for presentation on Frobenius method
A PhD candidate, she was awarded a certificate of merit.
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British, US soldiers die in Afghan chaos: Officials
Britain's defence ministry did not confirm the deaths of the two British soldiers in Helmand province.
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Curfew imposed after Hindu-Muslim clashes in Indian city
At least nine people including one policeman were injured as vehicles were set alight and shops damaged.
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40 whales die in mass stranding on Indian island
It was termed natural phenomenon that occurs when whales get disoriented and are unable to swim back into deep water.
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UK says hearing into US drones in Pakistan would risk denting ties: Report
Foreign office lawyer says if judge approves court hearing, intelligence sharing with US would be put at risk.
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Malala will return to Pakistan, vows father
Malala will return to Pakistan after medical treatment abroad says her father.
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Fazlullah dossier shared with Afghanistan, ISAF: Foreign Office
Dossier outlines Maulana Fazalullah’s involvement in the attack on Malala Yousafzai and two other girls.
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Hajj sermon: Islam negates aggression says Grand Mufti
Grand Mufti advises Muslims to unite to address the issues faced by the ummah.
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In Pakistan, Obama and Romney seen as equally bad options
Citizens expect little change in American policy towards Pakistan, regardless of who comes to power.
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Muslims flee Myanmar unrest as death toll rises
Rights groups fear that the real death toll may be much higher than the official toll.
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Blame game: Mullah Fazlullah’s presence in Afghanistan denied
Kunar governor’s spokesman says Pakistan hasn't shared evidence to validate that TTP is operating from Afghanistan.
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Holy Pilgrimage: Pilgrims begin Hajj rituals
Passage to Mina marks the official launch of Hajj on the eighth day of the Muslim calendar month of Zil Hajj.
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Inequality at the office: Pakistan amongst bottom three in gender gap at work
Slips one position to rank at 134 in global report.
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Ex-Goldman director gets 2 years for inside trades
Gupta must also pay a $5 million fine for passing insider information to Raj Rajaratnam.
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Muslim pilgrims flood Mina as hajj begins
The passage to Mina marks the official launch of the hajj on the eighth day of the Muslim calendar month of Zil-Hajj.
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UNHCR offers winterised return packages to returning Afghan refugees
The package includes blankets, quilts, plastic sheets and a one-time free transport support.
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Tech wars: Dutch court says Samsung not infringing Apple patent
The court in The Hague ordered Apple to pay legal costs of around 324,000 euros ($421,000) to Samsung
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50 years after war, China and India are partners: Beijing
China's foreign ministry spokesman says both China and India face important opportunities of development as partners.
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Arabs grudgingly favour Obama in US election
Obama’s 2009 Cairo speech had raised hopes of change.
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Humaima Malick wins South Asia Rising Star Film Award
Humaima wins the award in the Best Lead Actress category for her role in the film Bol.
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Muslim pilgrims begin Hajj rituals
Passage to Mina marks the official launch of Hajj on the eighth day of the Muslim calendar month of Zil Hajj.
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Expert analysis: Who does Pakistan want in the White House?
Raza Rumi, Talat Hussain, Fahd Hussain and Asim Sajjad weigh in on the Obama-Romney debate.
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Pakistan prefers Romney over Obama: BBC poll
Pakistan is the only overseas country polled to give preference to Republican US Presidential candidate.
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Apple wades into uncharted territory with smaller iPad
The new iPad measures in with a 7.9 inch diagonal screen and starts off from $329.

















































