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Man in Afghan police uniform kills three NATO personnel
The deaths take the toll this year in "green-on-blue" incidents to at least 26.
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Sholay voted most iconic film of the century
Sholay is the story of two criminals hired to capture a ruthless dacoit.
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Gunmen kill 17 in twin attacks on Kenyan churches
At least 40 people rushed to hospital, several in a critical condition, the Kenyan Red Cross said.
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India warned against playing politics on IHK shrine incident
APHC chairman says probe committee should be formed and headed by Sajada Nasheen.
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Al Qaeda linked group destroys Timbuktu shrines
The rampage by Ansar Dine group came after UNESCO listed the city as world heritage site.
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Health insurance: State Life to launch scheme for UAE
Insurance giant has witnessed exceptional growth in the Gulf region.
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Scientists to produce first 3-D models of Arctic sea ice
Scientists will use a special submarine vehicle to measure underwater icebergs and surface laser scanners.
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Some see Waterloo for troubled BlackBerry maker
RIM reported a widening loss of $518 million and steep slump in sales, but it also said it would cut 5,000 jobs.
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Wickr gives iPhone messages military-grade protection
It encrypts files end-to-end and, unlike typical email services, so no copies are left to linger on computer servers.
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Samsung to fight block on US sales of Galaxy Nexus
The company said it was working closely with Google to resolve the matter.
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World powers agree on Syria transition plan
UN envoy Kofi Annan says transition setup would be established in the country facing a civil war like situation.
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Egypt's Morsi sworn in as president
"We carry a message of peace to the world, accompanied and preceded by a message of right and justice."
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Senior LeT leader killed in Kunar airstrikes: Nato
Nato says LeT leader Khatab Shafiq was killed in the airstrikes. No civilian casualties.
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Toned down: US, Pakistan continue discussions on GLOCs, says Panetta
Defence Secretary says both countries continue to inch forward thanks to continuing communications on GLOCs.
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Bombs kill at least 7 in Iraq, many wounded
Three bombings in the town of Balad attacks occurred in quick succession after Friday prayers killing seven people.
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US, Israeli military drill set for October-November
Austere Challenge 12, was scheduled for spring, expecting to be the largest exercise between the two allies.
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WikiLeaks founder Assange faced tough choice: lawyer
Assange denies allegations and insists it is part of a politically-motivated effort to get him extradited to the US.
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World Bank yanks funds for Bangladesh bridge
World Bank will not ignore corruption. We have ethical responsibility to shareholders, donor countries: Bank Officials
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China to lead talks on nuclear definitions
China leading nuclear talks is a good sign, leading to greater predictability and mutual confidence: Gottemoeller.
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UN publishes report on Iran arms trade with Syria
The Security Council has imposed sanctions on Iran for refusing to halt its nuclear enrichment program.
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IMF approves $18.2 million for Afghanistan
Disbursement approved after the first performance review of its new loan programme.
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US places sanctions on two Afghanistan-Pakistan money exchanges
Haji Khairullah Haji Sattar Money Exchange (HKHS) and the Roshan Money Exchange were placed on the sanction list.
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US drops charges against Kuwaiti Guantanamo inmate
Kandari had been charged with conspiring with al Qaeda and providing material support for terrorism.
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A landmark US ruling
Judges will do well to study majority opinion in Affordable Care Act, see what role of judiciary is meant to be.
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Taliban storm eastern Afghan district, kill 10 people
Local officials said that at least 20 militants were killed in the attack. Taliban claim responsibility.
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India denies Surjeet was its spy
We deny it because we do not do this kind of thing, claims Indian home secretary.
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Pakistani among four foreign aid workers kidnapped in Kenya
Aid workers from Canada, Norway, Pakistan and Philippines were kidnapped by Al Shahbab near the Kenya-Somali border.
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The condemned: A special report on Ahmadi persecution - coming soon
Ahmadis remain under a constant state of attack; killed with impunity because their persecution is ignored.
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Afghans face mass deportation from Pakistan
Pakistan is home to 1.7 million refugees and hundreds of thousands more unregistered migrants from its neighbour.
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Afghan Taliban deny taking orders from Pakistan
Militant group says it makes decisions of its own likings in light of Islamic principles and national interests.
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Hijacking foiled in China's troubled Xinjiang: Report
Chinese airline passengers help foil attempt to hijack a plane in the western region of Xinjiang.
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Google's Chrome browser to be available on Apple's iPad, iPhone
Company executives announce the development at Google's annual I/O developer conference in San Francisco on Thursday.
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Syria's Assad says duty to 'annihilate terrorists'
You have a responsibility to annihilate terrorists in any corner of the country: Assad.
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Hamas presents Israel 'collaborators' in video
Jailed in Gaza, collaborators are accused contributing to assassination of leading figures of Hamas, Fatah movement.
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Saudi readies oil line to counter Iran Hormuz threat
Saudi Arabia has reopened an old oil pipeline built by Iraq should Iran try to block the Strait of Hormuz.
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Egypt's new president to take oath before court
First elected president of Egypt, Mursi will give a speech according to presidency statement at Cairo University.
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Iraq's commitment to US mission questioned in Congress
Government experts told Congress that Iraq makes life difficult for the embassy in ways large and small.
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US grants Iran sanctions exceptions to China
Administration is ready to risk removing sanctions to China, it would want to avoid a major diplomatic spat: Dubowitz.
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United Technologies sent military copter tech to China
China is an important market for UTC, we will continue to do business there in full compliance with law: DeFrank.
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Back home, Surjeet confesses he was sent for espionage
Indian spy crosses the border at Wagah after 30 years in Kot Lakhpat.
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Sheikh Rasheed detained at Houston airport
Rasheed said the airport’s immigration staff seized two cell phones he had been carrying.
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Pak-Afghan diplomacy: New prime minister to visit Kabul next month
Visit marks Raja Pervaiz Ashraf’s first foreign trip since assuming the top office.
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Nobel Peace Laureate: Suu Kyi ends Europe tour
In France, she was treated with honours normally reserved for a head of state, dining at the Elysee Palace.
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India hosts summit to push investment in Afghanistan
Indian foreign minister argues there will be safety in numbers if enough investors commit to the country.
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China spacecraft set to return to Earth Friday
Shenzhou-9 will land by parachute in Inner Mongolia, forecasters say the weather will be suitable: Xinhua.
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Mubarak morale down after Morsi victory: Sources
Morsi's presidential victory depressed Mubarak, worsening his health: Officials.
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Israel accuses Iran of anti-Semitism in drug speech
The verbal clash highlights festering tension in an international stand-off over Tehran's nuclear programme.
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Clinton hails Egypt vote but warns it's 'just the beginning'
Clinton congratulated Egypt's newly elected Islamic president, but cautioned 'one election does not make a democracy'.
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Afghanistan wants its cultural heroes back
The assertion of cultural sovereignty is an effort to unite Afghanistan and prove it can stand on its own.
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US to highlight China cooperation at ASEAN forum
Two powers will plan at ASEAN to work on uncontroversial projects that reflect strong determination: Campbell.
















































