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No Easy Day: Former US Navy Seal gives first television interview
Former Navy SEAL, in his interview, says he was sure the dead man was Osama bin Laden.
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West seeks to pressure Iran at IAEA
Britain, France and Germany are leading for a clear signal from the International Atomic Energy Agency gathering.
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Film based on Salman Rushdie’s novel may not be released in India
Rushdie’s novel includes highly critical descriptions of late prime minister Indira Gandhi.
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Pakistan releases 48 Indian fishermen
IG Prisons Siddiqui told the media that now only 32 Indian prisoners remain in Malir Jail.
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Weak China trade data confirms outlook worsening
Some economists fear the outlook is so poor that China may miss its official 7.5 percent growth target for 2012.
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For India's new finance minister, there is no time to waste
Chidambaram has signalled that India finally has someone willing to take tough decisions.
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US transfers Bagram prison to Afghans
More than 3,000 inmates, which include Taliban fighters and terror suspects, are kept in the prison.
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Krishna wraps up ‘fruitful’ trip with Lahore sojourn
Indian foreign minister says his country would like to see a stable and peaceful Pakistan.
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Explosion in Syrian city of Aleppo kills 17: State media
The agency said the explosion occurred near a hospital and a school, said to be housing anti-government soldiers.
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India wants a stable, peaceful and progressive Pakistan: Krishna
Says Indian PM, people of India would like to see stable, peaceful Pakistan as it means quite a bit to entire region.
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Afghans poised to 'take over' US prison
US says it retains the right to arrest and detain people.
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Suicide attack: Blast kills 6 near NATO headquarters in Kabul
Taliban claims responsibility; Pakistan condemns attack.
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Taliban laughs off US blacklisting of Haqqani network
Statement released on Twitter says move indicative of complete US defeat.
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Greater interaction: Neighbours sign new, liberal visa regime
Rehman Malik declares it a ‘sign of friendship’.
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Taliban terms US Haqqani blacklist as 'ineffective'
Taliban says its fighters are totally loyal to supreme leader Mullah Omar.
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Singh warns of dangers of social media
Speaks of 'increasing infiltration attempts' into Indian Kashmir, across international border with Pakistan.
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Suicide bomber kills six near NATO HQ in Kabul
Young children were among the dead, said Ministry of Interior spokesman Sediq Sediqqi.
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Iran slams Canada for breaking off relations
Canada on Friday severed ties with Iran accusing country of being the biggest threat to world peace.
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China quakes kill at least 80
Toll could climb further as impassable roads, downed communications making it difficult to collect information.
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US troop drawdown in Afghanistan on track: Officials
In January, there were about 90,000 American boots on ground and by early August, force declined to 84,000.
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Turning up the heat: US blacklists Haqqani network
Move will trigger sanctions against the group, put Pakistan under pressure.
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Burying the bitter past: Pakistan, India reach visa regime milestone
New visa policy, to be signed today, envisages eight different categories.
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Improving Ties: India allows domestic entities to invest in Pakistan
Previously, Indian entities were not allowed to invest in Pakistan.
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Canada breaks off ties with Iran
Canada closed its diplomatic mission in Tehran and vowed to expel Iranian diplomatic staff from Ottawa.
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Clinton for designating Haqqani network as terrorist group
Secretary of State has signed a report to Congress saying the network met criteria for a terrorist...
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Blast at Damascus mosque kills 5 security personnel: TV
The 17-month-old revolt against President Bashar al-Assad's rule has grown increasingly bloody in recent months.
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Bombs targeting Iraqi Shias kill eight
A car bomb targeted the Khezal al-Tamimi husseiniyah in central Kirkuk at about 12:55 pm.
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US astronaut Neil Armstrong to be buried at sea: Family
A public memorial service will be held at the Washington National Cathedral on September 13.
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Israel’s defence minister says US ready to face challenge on Iran
Says Israel keeps its sovereign right to act independently, and US understands this.
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Moderate quakes in China kills dozens; heavy damage
The quakes struck near the border of Yunnan and Guizhou provinces.
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Indian parliament to end session in deadlock
The speakers adjourned proceedings until midday and were expected to call an end to the session afterwards.
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Unrest threatens Bangladesh’s key garment export
Bangladeshi factories make clothes for Tesco, Wal-Mart, JC Penney, H&M, Marks & Spencer, Kohl’s and Carrefour.
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US to blacklist Haqqani network: New York Times
Senior officials who argued against blacklisting group were concerned it could further damage relations with Pakistan.
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Analysis: What can we expect from the dialogue?
Sceptics tend to focus on what hasn't happened and is unlikely to happen while optimists point to what has, and can.
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Krishna’s visit may bring glad tidings for Pakistani, Indian pilgrims
According to sources, both countries’ foreign secretaries will finalise the visa regime draft.
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Krishna visit: Meagre expectations on both sides
Indian PM’s visit in November hinges on substantive progress in the Mumbai attacks investigation.
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I bring a message of goodwill: Krishna
"India wants Islamabad as a strong and stable “partner”," says S.M. Krishna.
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‘Government must challenge India over River Sindh dam’
LHC issues notice to federal government on Kissan Board’s petition.
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Bagram jail: ‘Government has failed Pakistani prisoners’
"Government can at least try to ensure that the Pakistani prisoners are treated equally," says Barrister Sara Bilal.
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Australia PM cancels speech over gay lifestyle row
Head of a Christian lobby conference suggested smoking was healthier than a gay and lesbian lifestyle.
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Paralympic games come of commercial age...even in Pakistan
The Paralympic Games are starting to look a lot like their able-bodied equivalents.
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Human rights group alleges US waterboarded Gaddafi opponents
Human Rights Watch says it assembled its report by interviewing victims and witnesses familiar with alleged abuses.
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Concerns over Afghan prison transfer: Report
Bagram holds rebel fighters detained by the US-led forces in their decade-long war against Taliban insurgents.
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Pacific coastal region under tsunami warning after Costa Rica quake
Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Pacific coast of Costa Rica briefly knocks out power and communications.
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Indian Kashmir rejects DNA testing of bodies in unmarked graves: Report
Families of disappeared people irked, say government trying to obfuscate the truth.
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US embassy evacuated after Brussels bomb scare
Police said the US action was taken independently as a precaution.
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2 NATO personnel killed in Afghanistan helicopter crash: Military
Taliban claimed to have used rockets to shoot down two American helicopters, killing "tens of invaders".
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Myanmar Christians forced to convert to Buddhism: Rights group
Christian students from Myanmar's Chin ethnic minority have been forced to convert to Buddhism.
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Germany, Pakistan commit to dialogue on security issues
Pakistan foreign minter, Hina Rabbani praised Germany's leading role in the Afghan peace process.
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Ruling party MP named as India 'coalgate' scandal widens
It is the latest in a series of corruption scandals to have plagued Singh's second term in office.

















































