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Afghan security forces foil Kabul airport plot
Two separate stashes of machine guns and five army uniforms were found near the airport.
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India, among most depressed nations in the world: WHO Report
India was recorded with the highest rate of depression at 36%, the study found.
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Norway killer could get 30 years: Prosecutor
Prosecutor Christian Hatlo says the new charge was currently only "a possibility".
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Afghan violence: Taliban attack NATO airbase
'Two members of the security forces were injured.'
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US money ended up in Taliban hands: Report
US govt funds to promote business in Afghanistan landed in Taliban hands, reports The Washington Post.
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Norway terrorist detained, claims to have collaborators
The suspect admitted the facts of the case, but did "not plead guilty," judge Kim Heger said.
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NATO helicopter downed in Afghanistan
Taliban claims responsibility for crash, saying two insurgents had died but their forces killed 22 foreign troops.
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Everyone thought it was Islamic militants: Oslo taxi driver
'On Friday, after the explosion, I didn't go to work, I stayed at home,' said taxi driver Muahammad Ali Farah.
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Anders Behring Breivik: From ordinary boy to mass murderer
Despite looking like your average Norwegian, Breivik spent almost a third of his life working on an extremist plot.
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Norway police say killer behind 1,500 page anti-Islamic manifesto
Manifesto published by Anders Behring Breivik on Friday just hours before he killed at least 93 people.
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Ecotourism: Tourism evolution
Writer explores delights this tourist hotspot can offer a visitor who likes to keep things ‘green'.
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11 people killed as two bullet-trains derail in China
One train had stopped after being struck by lightning when a second train rammed into it from behind.
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Iranian nuclear scientist gunned down in Tehran
Gunmen riding on a motorcycle targeted nuclear scientist Dariush Rezaei and his wife.
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Pakistan recognises South Sudan
Prime Minister Gilani sends message to President of the Republic of South Sudan, wishes new state success.
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Iran hopes for end to 'misunderstandings' with Saudi Arabia
Iranian foreign minister says his country regards Saudi Arabia as an important country in the region.
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Court Martial: Canada’s ex-Afghan commander pleads guilty to affair
Menard, who is married with two children, was relieved of his post as commander of the Joint Task Force Afghanistan.
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US panel rejects bid to end Pakistan aid
The bill in its current form will still impose tighter controls over aid.
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17 Indians to avoid death penalty in UAE: Report
In a previous article, The National said that the convicts have "denied any knowledge of the deceased".
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UN says climate change threatens world security
The scale of the natural disasters will increase exponentially: Achim Steiner, director of the UN Environment Program.
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Eyeing China, Clinton urges India to take leader role
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urges India to be more assertive in Asia.
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Hate-crime victim fights to stop execution
After Stroman's sister allegedly died in the 9/11 attacks he became obsessed with 'fighting back': Brandt.
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Rupert Murdoch forced to eat 'humble pie'
Protester tries to smear a plate full of shaving foam, set as a cream pie, on to Murdoch's face during the hearing.
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Hackers breach Murdoch's The Sun website
Hackers alter British best-selling tabloid's website; run fake report on media mogul's death.
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Clinton pushes India on nuclear law, market access
Clinton opened US-India talks with a polite but firm push for New Delhi to get moving on key economic issues.
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Taliban claim killing of key Karzai adviser
Jan Mohammad Khan, the former governor of southern Uruzgan province, was killed in a gun attack on his Kabul home.
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Bomb blasts overshadow Clinton's India visit
New Delhi has tried to avoid being seen to point the finger at its neighbour, Pakistan.
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Troubled neighbourhood: Transition to Afghan security forces begins
Ceremony attended by head of national transition committee, ministers of interior, defence, public works.
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Firefight in Kabul: Top Karzai aide, lawmaker slain in attack
Armed men kill former governor of Uruzgan Jan Mohammad Khan.
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Seven hurt in Israeli raid on Gaza: Sources
The raid comes after days of rocket fire from Gaza into southern Israel and four straight days of Israeli retaliation.
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Afghan transition begins with a whimper amid attack fears
The handover from New Zealand forces to Afghan police is the very first step in a years-long national transition.
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A Roman holiday
When in Rome, have gelato like the Romans do.
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Malaysian state drops Ramazan bar closure plan
Plan drew criticism from entertainment outlet operators who feared a ban would alienate their non-Muslim voters.
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Elite among elite: US Navy SEAL's 'Team Six'
US raid on Bin Laden compound reportedly came from renowned squad known as 'Team Six'
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Composite dialogue: Pakistan assures help in Mumbai blasts probe
Talks to continue on schedule, both sides reiterate.
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Obama meets with Dalai Lama despite China opposition
Obama preservation of the unique religious, cultural and linguistic traditions of Tibet as China lodges protest.
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Muslim weightlifter competes in full-body unitard
Kulsoom Abdullah competed in the women's senior weightlifting division, in the 48kg and 53kg weight classes.
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World has more private security guards than police: Report
There is no systematic reporting of the misconducts done by the private security companies.
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Bombs hit Karbala during Shia pilgrimage
Third attack in last two days kills at least three people, wounds 15 others.
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US drawdown begins in Afghanistan, first troops leave
The first 10,000 troops will come home by the end of the year.
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Saddam half-brothers to be executed within a month
The five had been sentenced to death in different trials from 2007 to 2011.
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First half of 2011 deadliest for Afghan citizens: UN
Concerns over civilian deaths in Afghanistan rise as suicide bombings and air strikes increase.
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Poor intelligence keeps India vulnerable: Analysts
Analysts say successive governments had visibly failed to learn the lessons of the past.
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India approves $2.4 bn French Mirage jet upgrade
India has approved a $2.4-billion deal for French defence groups to upgrade 51 ageing Mirage fighter jets.
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Bomber kills 4 at memorial for Afghan president's brother
Attack kills four people including a senior cleric in a mosque.
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Obama condemns Mumbai attacks, offers support
US President Barack Obama strongly condemned the attacks in Mumbai.
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India to send revised ‘most wanted’ list to Pakistan
The updated list of fugitives will be sent after thorough verification.
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Afghan president buries assassinated brother
Analysts warn that his death creates a dangerous power vacuum in Kandahar.
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Israel bombs Gaza after rocket fire
Direct hits were confirmed and secondary explosions were identified.
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Plot uncovered to kill Afghan interior minister
News of the assault came hours after President Karzai’s brother was assassinated by his own personal guard.
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Brother's murder huge setback for Karzai, US
The younger Karzai’s reputation was unsavoury, but he was the Americans' man in Kandahar.