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US not interested in extraditing Assange
Britain's Supreme Court rules Assange can be extradited to Sweden, lawyers being given final chance to reopen case.
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Israel says Hamas as strong as Hezbollah
Some Hamas military capabilities are even better than Hezbollah's, says spokesperson.
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China nukes no 'direct threat,' says US commander
Routine dialogues will be beneficial for both US and China for avoiding tensions in future.
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India fears for Afghanistan after NATO pullout
Pakistan may encourage Taliban to take over Afghanistan again for its own geopolitical reasons: BJP lawmaker.
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Russian president to visit Pakistan: Aide
Kubulov notifies his intentions in a meeting with Gilani.
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US military trainers trickle back into Pakistan
Fewer than 10 US special ops soldiers sent to training site near Peshawar, will instruct Pak Frontier Corps trainers.
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Thai court hands suspended sentence to website operator
Court issued suspended 1 year sentence to news site operator for failing to remove comments criticising Thai monarchy.
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Taliban deny reports of Haqqani’s death
We strongly dismiss the reports that Jalaluddin Haqqani is dead, he’s alive, says Taliban spokesperson.
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Rescuers comb rubble for Italy quake survivors
The quake, which struck 9 days after the last one, killed at least 16 people and injured 200.
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China urges world to recognise Pak efforts
Chinese FM says Beijing encouraged US and India to promote relations with Islamabad.
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US judge halts construction of Tennessee mosque
Judge ruled that local government had failed to follow proper procedures before granting building permit.
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Want to prevent another Syria, strengthen arms treaties: Oxfam
Calls for tougher conditions on weapons, ammunition to curb violations in countries with poor rights record.
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US senator proposes suspending all Pakistan aid
Senator Paul calls for an end to all aid until Afridi’s is freed, granting the doctor American citizenship.
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US says drone strikes legal after report shows Obama signs 'Kill list'
US spokespersons maintain that Shakil Afridi was not working against Pakistan, and remain concerned about him.
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Cyberwar: Use of Flame virus to deter Iran 'reasonable', says Israel
Minister comments on use of cyber weapons, such as a virus, to counter Iran's nuclear plans.
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Bangladeshi journalists in terrifying machete attack
At least 15 attackers burst into the offices of bdnews24.com late on Monday in northern Dhaka.
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Facebook shares plumb new depths, shed more than $20 billion in value
Facebook Inc shares slid below $30 to a new low on Tuesday.
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Oslo attack: Friends of Breivik testify about his 'Aryan' nose job
Claims he had the surgery because his nose was broken when he was attacked by a Pakistani.
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US expelling Syrian charge d'affaires: Official
US State Department official says Syrian charge d'affaires would be given 72 hours to leave the country.
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Obama personally oversees al Qaeda 'kill list': Report
CIA carries out a separate process for suspects in Pakistan.
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NATO says senior al Qaeda militant killed near Pakistan border
Al Qaeda's second in command in Afghanistan killed in an air strike near the Pakistani border.
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China moves to tame microbloggers amid censorship claims
Many users said the restrictions were aimed at muzzling the often scathing and anonymous online chatter.
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Lethal drug shortage offers Vietnam death-row prisoners reprieve
'Their execution awaits the drug, which is not available yet,' the Deputy Police Minister was quoted as saying.
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Annan tells Syria of horror after massacre
Annan called the 'tragic' massacre in the central town 'an appalling moment with profound consequences.'
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International Day of UN Peacekeepers: Lost in the line of duty and peace...
Ultimate goal of any peacekeeping mission is to no longer be necessary, says UN chief.
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Vatican says trust in Church hurt by document-leak scandal
Cardinals were suspects in an investigation into leaks of sensitive documents that led to arrest of Pope's butler.
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Furious demonstrators torch former Mubarak Prime Minister's office
Presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq had secured 23.3 votes behind Muslim Brotherhood in the first run-off polls.
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Qatar says 19 killed in mall fire, including 13 children
Two members of the civil defence also died in the fire.
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Afghan helicopter crash kills two NATO soldiers
Isaf did not reveal the nationalities of the victims.
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Israel sees pressure on Turkey to stop Mavi Marmara trial
Trial is against 4 Israeli commanders who allegedly killed nine Turkish activists in a 2010 raid on a Gaza-bound ship.
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LHC directs MoFA to confirm nationalities of Pakistani detainees in Bagram
LHC says there is no harm in owning Pakistani detainees in Bagram.
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Indian PM meets Myanmar president in historic visit
Energy-hungry India is eyeing agreements with its resource-rich neighbour in a bid to foster closer ties with Myanmar.
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Amnesty urges Saudi to free Shia prisoners
Hundreds of individuals, mainly men, but also children, had been arrested since March 2011.
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Homecoming at last: Bagram prison expected to release 33 Pakistanis
Seven of them were abducted in 2003 under mysterious circumstances.
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India rupee woes highlight economic drift
A falling rupee stokes India's inflation and it deters capital inflows.
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Sectarian violence: 19 Pakistanis hurt in Iraq bombing
The attack wounded the driver of the bus and 18 passengers, including three children who were in critical condition.
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Doubt cast over 'attacks' on Afghan schoolgirls
Enquiries by AFP have found that neither the government nor Nato's military have discovered proof of poisoning.
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Statute talks fail: Nepal PM calls for fresh elections
The announcement came after a cabinet meeting decided in favour of elections over declaring a state of emergency.
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NATO supply routes: Panetta says US will not be price ‘gouged’
Says Washington wants a ‘fair price’ fixed for using Pakistani supply lines; calls Dr Afridi’s conviction...
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19 Pakistani pilgrims wounded in Iraq bombing
Bus driver, 18 passengers wounded, including three children who are in critical condition.
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'No reason' to cede on 20% enriched uranium: Iran
P5+1 demanded Iran give up its stockpile in exchange for aircraft parts, technical assistance in nuclear energy.
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Nepal on alert as clock ticks towards constitution deadline
A new constitution is widely seen as crucial to helping end the instability that has plagued Nepal.
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UN observers warn of Syria civil war after massacre
Ban Ki-moon joined a chorus of condemnation amid mounting calls for world action to halt bloodshed.
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China detains official for rapes after online uproar
Offical accused of assaulting more than ten girls during police interrogations.
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Four NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan
The soldiers died following separate IED attacks, said officials.
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Dreaming of peace: 30 years of graves and nightmares
As another generation bears the brunt of war, Afghans hope for peace.
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9/11 mastermind’s photo ‘manipulated’
Picture raised concerns about its authenticity, how it came to be smuggled out of US military base in Guantanamo Bay.
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Bailout Saga: Greeks should pay their taxes: IMF
Greece struggles to apply tough austerity overhaul in return for loans, but has made drastic cuts to public services.
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Obama shift on gay marriage tilts US attitudes
Poll data found that African-Americans were less likely to oppose gay marriage after Obama's announcement.
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More than 70 killed in Syria ahead of Annan return
Syria's main opposition bloc put the toll at over a hundred and urged the UN Security Council to examine the massacre.

















































