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Tsunami warning lifted for Japan, Taiwan after 7.9 quake
Warning remains in effect for Philippines, Indonesia and Belau.
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Three killed in US shopping center shooting: Report
Store employees were apparently stocking shelves when the gunman entered.
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‘Unforgettable Diana’ honoured at Paris shrine
Diana is a figure of inspiration for all of us. She brings me comfort and strength, says a metalworker.
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Two Afghan children beheaded in separate incidents
Latest brazen attacks that have raised fresh questions about a splintering Taliban.
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Indian politicians get life term for involvement in Gujarat riots
Former state minister sentenced to 28 years in prison; Bajrang Dal leader to remain in jail for the rest of his life.
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UN ups pressure on Iran over nuclear activities
UN inspectors want to see part of military base in Parchin, outside Tehran, suspected of hosting tests of explosives.
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Turkey demands Syria safe havens as UN meets
The Security Council remains bitterly divided over how to deal with the 17-month-old conflict.
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No charges for deaths of terrorism suspects: US Justice Department
Human rights activists criticize Justice Department decision.
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India posts 5.5% quarterly growth, beats forecasts
Central Reserve Bank of India warns country's economic prospects unlikely to improve significantly in the near-term.
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Death toll in China mine blast rises to 37
Emergency crews pulled 34 bodies from mine, another three workers were rescued but later died of their injuries.
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Pentagon threatens legal action over bin Laden book
The letter, addressed to Mark Owen identified two separate non-disclosure agreements he signed with the Navy.
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Snag hits NATO commander’s visit
US Embassy says Gen Allen could not fly due to a mechanical fault in the plane.
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US imposes sanctions on eight LeT leaders
Move would freeze individual’s assets in US, restrict financial dealings.
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Mid-air collision: Nine killed as Indian choppers collide
The Mi-17 helicopters were flying in close formation over a firing range in Gujarat.
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Apple shoots down drone strike tracking iPhone app
App maker, Begley said that Drones+ was rejected twice by Apple on technical grounds.
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NAM summit: Despite pressure, Zardari talks trade with Iran
President coalesces with Ahmedinejad, PM Singh.
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World Bank: World food prices jumped 10 per cent in July
The World Bank says it does not foresee a repeat of 2008, when food price spike triggered riots in some countries.
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General Allen postpones Pakistan visit
ISPR confirms postponement, says new date of visit will be announced soon.
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US designates eight Lashkar-e-Taiba leaders as terrorists, places sanctions
Sanctions bar US people from engaging in transactions and freezing assets of designees under US jurisdiction.
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Thousands of overseas students face expulsion as UK varsity loses visa status
London Metropolitan University had its Highly Trusted Status revoked over alleged failings in its procedures.
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India withdraws ban on bulk text messages
Authorities had imposed restrictions to halt the spread of threats and rumours that sparked an exodus.
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Nine dead as Indian military helicopters collide in mid-air
Crash site is a military area near the Jamnagar airbase in Gujarat, a state bordering Pakistan.
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Iran nuclear issue, Syria dominate tense Tehran summit
Iran’s leader Ayatollah Khamenei insists in opening speech his country 'is never seeking nuclear weapons'.
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US charges Saudi at Guantanamo with plotting to bomb oil tankers
Ahmed al Darbi could face life in prison if convicted on six charges.
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US drone strike kills suspected militants: Yemen official
The vehicle was struck in the al-Qatn district of the vast Hadramout province, say officials.
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Nearly 50 killed or missing in Chinese mine blast: Xinhua
China's mines are the deadliest in the world because of lax enforcement of safety standards.
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Nine dead in Iraq as al Qaeda claims attacks
The unrest came a day after after six soldiers were killed nationwide.
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Bin Laden was almost dead when SEALs arrived: Book
Pentagon says obtained a copy of the soon-to-be-published book by a former Navy commando who participated in the raid.
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Man in ANA uniform kills three Nato soldiers
There have been 33 insider attacks so far this year that have led to 42 coalition deaths.
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Barclays says UK fraud unit starts investigation
Bank confirms investigations by UK's SFO has started an investigation into 2008 transactions with Qatar.
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Pakistan looking forward to talks with India in Tehran: Khar
Zardari-Manmohan Singh likely to meet on the sidelines of the NAM conference in Iran, talk on important issues.
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Pakistan urges ‘comprehensive’ approach to curb small arms’ trade
Ambassador Raza Bashi Tarar says his government has taken several steps to promote implementation of UN programme.
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UNESCO urges end to attacks on Libyan Sufi mosques, graves
Attacks have wrecked mosques in at least three cities and desecrated many graves of revered Sufi scholars.
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We do not, cannot make demands on Pakistan: US ambassador
Deputy US ambassador says US can make strong requests but cannot make demands on a sovereign nation.
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UN nuclear watchdog sets up 'Iran Task Force'
The force will handle inspections and investigation of the Islamic state's disputed atomic activities.
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Bin Laden was dead when NAVY Seals arrived: Book
In book No Easy Day, Seal says Bin Laden was unarmed and the team was not shot at outside Abbottabad compound.
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Five Afghan soldiers die in suicide attack
The soldiers were attacked in Kunar province by a suicide bomber on foot.
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Afghan President risks deeper row with MPs over appointments
Hamid Karzai fills gaps in two top security ministries as part of a reshuffle forced on him by a fractious parliament
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India politician guilty of murder for Gujarat riots
Maya Kodnani was found guilty over the killing of 97 Muslims in the Naroda Patiya suburb of Ahmedabad.
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Tehran summit takes aim at US, West
Summit to attack US and other developed countries' policies.
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NATO may need more troops to ship home Afghan gear
NATO countries may temporarily send more troops to Afghanistan to pack up.
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Deadly bombing hits loyalist funeral outside Damascus
Government loyalists' funeral rocked by car bomb.
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NAM summit: Khar fears Iran conflict may fuel instability
Says Afghanistan needs NAM support for transformation beyond 2014.
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Poisoning claims: France opens Arafat probe
The move was hailed by the Palestinian Authority.
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Landmark trip: Putin due in Islamabad in October
It will mark the first-ever trip by any head of state from Russia.
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Female bomber kills Islamic scholar among seven as Putin urges calm
"The woman's identity is now being established," the Investigative Committee said in a statement.
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PM Ashraf forms new committee to look into Aafia Siddiqui case
Four-member committee will be headed by Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar.
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Warplane attacks on Damascus suburbs kill 60 :Activists
Both suburbs are poor and inhabited predominantly by Sunni Muslims.
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Afghan truck bomb kills four, wounds police chief
The bombing targeted the Kandahar provincial police chief, who has a strong anti-Taliban background.
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Syrian jet attacks on Damascus suburbs kill at least 60: Activists
Say that the aerial attacks targeted the neighbourhood of Zemalka.

















































