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Ex-CIA officer charged over classified leaks
John Kiriakou wrote a book "The Reluctant Spy: My Secret Life in the CIA's War on Terror."
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Hezb-e-Islami in exploratory talks with CIA
Hezb-e-Islami's Ghairat Baheer claims 'face-to-face' talks with US are underway despite being declared as...
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Ancient Jewish scrolls found in north Afghanistan
The Hebrew University's Shaul Shaked estimated the Jewish documents' worth at several million dollars.
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Two arrested over 2011 Mumbai blasts: Police
The accused were entrusted with the task of collecting the explosives and detonators, says anti-terrorism police chief
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Shoe thrown at Rahul Gandhi at rally in BJP stronghold
As security personnel and Congress supporters grabbed Kuldip, Gandhi was heard saying ‘don’t hit him’.
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Afghans hit by food price hikes as Pakistan shutdown bites
Since Pakistan closed Nato supply routes, ordinary Afghans, foreigners alike are feeling impact of soaring food costs.
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Indian minister tied up in shoelace row
Gauri Shankar Bisen was caught by television cameras using a young man to tie up his shoes at a public function.
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Syria rejects Arab League call for power change
Syria rejects Arab League plan for President Bashar al-Assad to transfer power to his deputy.
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Flouting laws?: Sri Lanka orders 161 foreign clerics out
The visiting clerics are mostly Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian, Maldivian and Arab.
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Political unrest: Saudi pulls observers from Syria
Saudi Foreign Minister says move was being taken because Damascus had not kept its promises.
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Strong support for peace in Afghanistan: US envoy
For negotiations with the Taliban, we also need a clear statement from the Afghan Taliban, says the US envoy.
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Afghan peace process: US envoy says no decision on Taliban transfers
Grossman says any release of prisoners would first have to be agreed by US lawmakers.
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Pakistan detains 31 Indian fishermen
Fishermen held by Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) during routine patrolling.
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A-Levels to al Qaeda: Traumatised father keeps mum
Father of Aslam Awan claims he has been told ‘not to speak anymore’.
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Rushdie ‘not a hero’
Chetan Bhagat takes a swing at the controversial author.
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Afghan Taliban say recruited soldier who killed French troops
The Afghan Taliban said on Saturday they had recruited an Afghan soldier who shot dead four French soldiers.
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Third smallest baby ever leaves US hospital
Melinda Star Guido, born last August, is the third smallest birth-weight infant ever to survive.
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US envoy in Kabul for talks with Karzai on peace
US envoy Marc Grossman arrives for talks with President Hamid Karzai on preliminary peace negotiations with Taliban.
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Festival reading of Rushdie book stirs anger in India
Salman Rushdie's novel "The Satanic Verses", which is banned in the country, was read out at a literary festival.
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China tells Iranian delegation to return to talks
Says returning to nuclear talks is a "top priority.
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Clinton doubts France will accelerate Afghan pullout
Says it's up to Paris whether to bring its forces home from Afghanistan early.
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Unarmed troops ‘murdered’: France threatens to pull out of Afghanistan
Rogue Afghan soldier opens fire on French soldiers, killing four.
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Four French troops killed by Afghan soldier: Official
Spokesman for Nato forces says shooter was arrested.
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Marine tape reaction sets Taliban fighters against commanders
Afghan President Hamid Karzai condemns video, calls for investigation.
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US denies reports of Musharraf contacting Clinton
US State Dept spokesperson says she has no knowledge that the former president requested a meeting with Clinton.
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Obama seeks jobs boost from Chinese, Indian tourists
US tourism represents 2.7 percent of gross domestic product and accounted for 7.5 million jobs in 2010.
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Iran warns region against 'dangerous' stance on Hormuz
EU foreign ministers are expected at a meeting on Monday to agree an oil embargo against Iran.
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Six foreign troops dead in US helicopter crash in Afghanistan
Cause of crash under investigation, initial reports indicate no enemy activity at time of crash, says spokesman.
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Senior al Qaeda figure killed in drone strike
US and Pakistani sources say target of the attack was Aslam Awan, senior al Qaeda external operations planner.
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White-Washing: Obama meets Pakistan’s new face
Rehman presents official letter of recall for former Ambassador Haqqani, her letter of credentials to US President.
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Norway’s intelligence chief resigns over Pakistan gaffe
Kristiansen had hinted that the country has agents in Pakistani territory.
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Only 'direct' talks can bring peace: Afghan official
"Ultimately direct peace negotiations will have to be between Afghan partners," said Afghan foreign ministry spokesman
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Bangladesh army claims to have foiled coup attempt
Intelligence officials repeatedly warned that "fanatic" militants with links to military may try to oust Hasina.
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Peace talks between Pakistan and Taliban faltering: Official
Senior security official says Taliban have flatly rejected a demand that it work through tribal elders to reach deal.
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Bird, flower grieved for Kim Jong-Il: State media
Official news agency describes apparent mourning by a bird
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Indian teacher stunned by $10b bank balance
Indian high school teacher, with a monthly salary of around $700, astounded by 496 billion rupee balance.
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US says Iran feeling heat after Russia criticism
US diplomats are touring the world to urge governments to curb Iran's key export.
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Snubbed by Pakistan, US envoy goes to India
US officials say Pakistan said it did not want to receive Grossman until it completes review of relations with US.
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16 killed in two attacks in southern Afghanistan
Attacks injure more than 20 in the insurgency-wracked southern Afghan province of Helmand.
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Credentials ceremony: Sherry Rehman meets President Obama
Rehman has already met US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Special Envoy for the Af-Pak region Marc Grossman.
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New Ambassador: Sherry Rehman presents credentials to Obama
Highlights friendly relations between both countries on basis of mutual trust and respect, in written remarks.
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Stupidisco: Mansoor Ijaz features in music video
The man behind Memogate seen in a video for Italian house DJ Junior Jack’s 2004 single ‘Stupidisco’.
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Israel raid kills two in northern Gaza: Medics
An Israeli air raid on the northern Gaza Strip killed two Palestinians and wounded a third.
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Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal could step down
Group’s former representative says Meshaal wants a fresh leader for a new strategy; current spokesman denies reports.
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India, China seek to avoid border flare-ups
Under an agreement, high-level diplomats, military officials aim at 'timely communication' about border incidents.
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British troops in Afghan child abuse investigation
The Sun newspaper reports sergeant, private from Mercian Battle Group arrested over abusing an Afghan boy and a girl.
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India says meeting deficit target 'major challenge'
The South Asian economy faces a difficult few months ahead, says Mukherjee.
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White House locked down after smoke bomb tossed
Obama and wife Michelle had gone out to dinner and were not at the White House when the device was thrown over.
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Wikipedia, Google to protest Internet bills
Wikipedia will shut down the English version of the online encyclopedia for 24 hours from 0500 GMT.
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Obama decries 'terrible brutality' in Syria
Obama says violence in Syria, crackdown on demonstrators by Assad's armed forces had been 'uppermost' in their...