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Easing tensions : ‘Maverick’ McCain arrives in Pakistan
Senator to meet country’s top civil and military leadership.
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First official visit: Turkey an ‘inspiring example’ for the world: Khar
Foreign ministers agree upon strengthening bilateral relations.
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Pakistani national arrested in Delhi for illegal stay
Naimat and his father were involved in drug-peddling and his passport was seized by DRI officials.
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No 'Sesame Street' gay wedding for Bert and Ernie
Bert and Ernie may be best friends, but that doesn't mean the "Sesame Street" pals are gay.
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English riots claim fifth fatality: Police
A man who was attacked during riots in England died in hospital from his injuries.
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Bilateral Ties: Khar on first-ever visit to Turkey
Foreign ministers discussed ways to promote bilateral ties, enhance economic, trade activities.
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PAKSAT-1R: China launches Pakistan’s ‘first’ communications satellite
Scientists question whether Suparco’s programme is on the right track.
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‘Clueless’ Krishna asks Pak to release Chishty
Manmohan Singh steps in to correct stumbling minister.
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US Defence department releases names of Afghanistan chopper crash victims
The 30 died on August 6 when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed in an alleged Taliban attack.
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Former Indian PM Gandhi's killers to hang: President
Indian Supreme Court in 1999 confirmed death sentences of 3 men, but commuted capital punishment to life in prison.
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China questions Olympics security after UK riots
More than 1,100 people have been arrested since violence erupted on Saturday.
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Taliban says fighters who downed US chopper alive
Fighter responsible has left Wardak province, where the crash took place in the restive district of Sayd Abad.
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London Sikhs lead fightback against riots
Hundreds of turbaned men gathered outside their gurdwara, or temple, to defend the west London borough.
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UK riots: Families try to come to terms with the tragedy
Two brothers and a friend were killed during the UK riots.
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Red Fort attack: Indian SC upholds death sentence for LeT militant
Arif – a Pakistani national – was the leader of the group behind the attack.
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Escalating UK violence: 3 British-Pakistanis crushed by rioters’ car
They died while trying to protect their community from looters in Birmingham.
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Kashmiri sikhs' massacre: Indian court acquits 2 Pakistanis
Mohammed Suhail and Waseem Ahmed were acquitted as prosecution failed to produce evidence against them.
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India developing online visa system for Pakistan
1,283 Pakistani nationals remain untraced as on June 30, 2011 says Indian Home Affairs Minister Jitendra Singh.
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Bali bomber put on plane back to Indonesia
Patek put on a plane to Indonesia following negotiations between the Pakistani and Indonesian government.
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40,000 people killed in Kashmir: India
Rights groups in Kashmir say toll could be close to 100,000 from revolt which began in late 1989.
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Taliban who shot down helicopter have been killed: US
Coalition forces killed Taliban insurgents responsible for the attack that killed 30 American troops.
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Muslim states to discuss Somalia aid: OIC
Tens of thousands have died in drought and famine-hit Somalia.
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Fightback has begun against rioters: British PM
David Cameron says "nothing is off the table" in the new measures to take on the rioters.
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US man admits urging attacks through militant websites
Emerson Begolly had asked others to engage in violent acts, particularly in the United States.
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China's first aircraft carrier starts sea trial
The ship, once called the Varyag, was originally built for the Soviet navy.
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US officers oppose releasing names of dead troops
Thirty US troops were killed when their Chinook helicopter was shot out of the sky in a remote Afghan valley.
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New violence in Britain after PM vows to restore order
Rioters went on a rampage in Britain as David Cameron recalled parliament after the the worst riots in decades.
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Britain burning: First fatality registered as mayhem escalates
UK deploys an additional 10,000 policemen to curb riots; police says ‘no evidence that Duggan fired a gun at...
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Obama honors remains of Afghan crash dead
Earlier Obama had said the loss of the 30 American troops would motivate their colleagues.
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Afghan president asks clerics to campaign against turban bombs
Two separate turban bombings last month killed the mayor of Kandahar and a senior cleric in the city.
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Britain will do everything necessary to combat riots: PM
David Cameron says parliament will be recalled from its summer recess on Thursday to discuss the violence.
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Indian stocks fall nearly 3% on opening
The benchmark 30-share Sensex on the Bombay Stock Exchange lost 505.89 points.
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Flames, rioting engulf London for third day
Prime Minister David Cameron heads back to Britain to face the crisis.
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Rights violations: Pakistan maintains discreet silence over Syria protest
Bhutto family’s historical ties with alAssad household could explain the silence.
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US stocks plummet as uncertainty grips world markets
Dow fell 500 points, and world markets plummeted even as President Obama announced plans for new financial measures.
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100 arrested as second night of riots hits London
Police had braced themselves for "copycat criminal activity" following rioting in Tottenham on Saturday night.
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Saudi Arabia recalls Syria envoy as Assad defends crackdown
Saudi Arabia recalls Syria envoy as the regime defended its crackdown on "outlaws", following violence.
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US helicopter shot down in Taliban trap: Afghan official
Afghan official alleges four Pakistani nationals helped Qari Tahir carry out the strike.
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Kashmir police arrested over death in custody
Nazim Rashid, a 28-year-old shopkeeper, died on July 31 after being detained by counter-insurgency police.
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S&P says Asia-Pacific sovereign ratings safe
Nations vulnerable to disruptions were listed as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia.
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Helicopter makes hard landing in Afghanistan
Military officials say it is not thought that Taliban fire was to blame.
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Syria unrest: More than 50 killed as Assad defends crackdown
Pope and Arab League condemn violence.
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Two LeT commanders killed in Kashmir: Indian police
Slain commanders were identified as Fahadullah and Abu Usman.
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NATO probes Afghanistan helicopter crash
An ISAF spokesman would not comment on what attempts were being made to recover the bodies of those killed.
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London rioters battle police after shooting protest
Fatal shooting by police precedes riot; bus, police cars, shops torched during violence.
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Offbeat: The man who wears his heart on his back
Green, 40, will be the first Briton to be discharged from the hospital with a completely artificial heart.
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Afghan insurgency: A decade on, NATO troops face deadliest day
31 US soldiers killed as Taliban down Chinook.
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Rahul Gandhi gets a hand on reins of power
Decision by ailing Sonia Gandhi to ask her son to help steer ruling party could fast-track his succession to power.
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US loses AAA rating for first time
Standard and Poor lowers US rating from triple-A to AA+, citing looming deficit burden, weak policy-making process.
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Experts downplay China's 'Pakistan trained terrorists' claim
Urghur activists, abroad, say China’s claim was a ‘smokescreen’ to hide the true reasons behind the attack.