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Kansas becomes latest US state to stop courts from using Sharia
New bill draws flak from Muslim groups. Prevents Courts from using it, other foreign laws.
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Facebook launches Instagram-styled phone picture application
Facebook Camera is currently available on the App store as a free to download and use application.
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SpaceX’s Dragon first commercial space craft docks at ISS
With no humans on board, the capsule is delivering about a half ton of supplies and science experiments for the ISS.
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Vatican arrests man with secret documents in leaks scandal
Last month, Pope Benedict XVI set up a special commission of cardinals to investigate the leaks.
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Church of England nears vote on women bishops
The consecration of women is among the most divisive issues facing the 77 million members of the Anglican Communion.
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Dalai Lama urges real autonomy for Tibet
PM of Tibet's government-in-exile condemns what he termed unacceptable conditions in Tibet due to Chinese presence.
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As French President tours Afghanistan, bombs kill five people
Five IED explosions killed five people, and injured 11 in different incidents across Afghanistan.
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Tel Aviv race riot flags bitter immigration dispute
Demonstrators went on the rampage with sticks and stones, attacking African-run shops, shouting 'blacks out'.
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US soldier convicted of bomb plot near Texas Army post
Vengeful about the crimes committed against Muslims, Abdo tried to build a bomb.
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Dr Afridi fallout: 33-year jail sentence may cost Pakistan $33m in US aid
The appropriations bill will now go now to the US Senate floor.
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Clinton condemns Afridi conviction
US does not believe there is any basis for holding Dr Shakil Afridi, says Clinton.
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Amnesty criticises US for ‘unlawful’ OBL raid
Amnesty also hit out at human rights violations committed by former president George W Bush's administration.
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Clinton puts burden on Iran to close gap in nuclear talks
Iran suspends enrichment of uranium to 20-percent purities, but does not get relief from crippling sanctions.
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US Senate docks Pakistan $1m for each year of Shakil Afridi's sentence
Amendments to bill which propose $33 million cuts in aid to Pakistan passed by committee.
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Missouri to vote on 'right to pray' constitutional amendment
While US Constitution protects the right to pray in public, Missouri ballot supporters want to clarify those rights.
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Vietnam 'jails four Catholics for propaganda'
The students were arrested last year for distributing pro-democracy leaflets and for criticising the Communist Party.
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Amnesty criticises US for 'unlawful' Bin Laden raid
Amnesty also hit out at human rights violations committed by former president George W Bush's administration.
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Chinese couple bury woman alive, sparking outrage
Worried about being arrested for drunk driving the couple burred the woman while she was still alive.
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Obama reaffirmed revival of Pak-US relations: White House official
White House Deputy National Security Advisor says that both US, Pakistan want to see Nato supply routes reopened.
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US hails TAPI pipeline as boost for Asian integration
Under a new law, the US will penalise foreign financial institutions over transactions with Iran's central bank.
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Troubled Iran nuclear talks spill over into second day
World powers refused Iran's demand of relaxing some of the UN Security Council and unilateral sanctions piled on them.
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Conditional aid: US senators vote to tie Pakistan aid to supply routes
Senate appropriations subcommittee on foreign aid votes to cut aid by 58%.
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Asians lead US in college degrees
Among groups of Asian Americans 25 and older, 74% of Taiwanese and 71% of Indians had at least a bachelor's degree.
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Reaction: No basis for Dr Afridi’s detention, says US
Pakistani government asked to pardon and release Dr Afridi, or else face further aid cuts, says US lawmakers.
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Syria's Rastan pounded, rebels deny pilgrims kidnap
Most of Rastan's residents have fled after months of fighting, but regime forces have been unable to regain control.
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Dig 'proves' Bethlehem existed centuries pre-Jesus
The proof came in a clay seal unearthed near the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.
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Lebanon FM says Arab mediation to free hostages "soon"
Relatives of those being held say rebels set free the females and elderly men, but held 13 men.
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Reebok India accuses former top execs of $157 million fraud
2 execs stole goods, set up fake warehouses, fudged accounts, engaged in fictitious sales through unauthorised stores.
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Saudi king voices fear of targeting Lebanon's Sunnis
Calls on Lebanese President to act "due to the gravity of the crisis and its potential to escalate into a conflict"
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Afghan girls poisoned in second anti-school attack
550 schools in 11 provinces where Taliban have strong support had been closed down by insurgents.
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Six killed in Allahabad blast: Report
Dead include 4 children, 2 women, 12 people reportedly injured.
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Flood of fake Chinese parts in US military gear
China failed to take steps to halt counterfeiting and the Pentagon does not know the scope and impact of fake parts.
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Egyptians to pick president for first time
Egypt's 50 million eligible voters are expected to turn out in force to determine who will lead the country .
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White House said to give inside access for bin Laden film
Some Republicans have accused Obama of exploiting the bin Laden raid for political purposes.
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Yemen needs urgent help, aid groups tell meet
At least 10 million people, some 44 percent of the population, do not get enough food to eat in Yemen.
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Chicago summit: Khar defends Pakistan’s participation
In an exclusive interview, foreign minister speaks on Afghan war, drone strikes and relations with US.
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Mending US-Pak ties: Bilawal asks Obama to ‘show courage’ and apologise
PPP Chairman says Pakistan deserves an apology.
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Iran, IAEA make progress on nuclear inspections
US says it will judge Iran on its actions, and not just pledges of more inspections, probes.
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US senate sub-committee votes to tie Pakistan aid to supply routes
Panel voted to cut aid to Pakistan by 58 per cent, $1 billion for Pakistan, including $800 million in foreign aid.
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The one thing that can defeat US, is ourselves: Ryan Crocker
Ambassador Crocker told Amanpour that if US left before Afghans were capable of handling security, US would lose.
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Heads of Pakistan, India intelligence agencies to attend visa talks: Report
Heads of intelligence bureau, CBI, and NIA due to attend the meetings, discuss terrorism.
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Chinese counterfeit electronic parts used in US military aircraft: Report
Report said flood of counterfeit chips made it harder to spot. They were used, in some cases, on the latest aircraft.
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Bilawal urges Obama to 'show courage', apologise for Salala attack
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says Pakistan deserves an apology.
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New Zealand smashes global child pornography ring
Global network used social networking sites such as Facebook to distribute child pornography.
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NATO Summit: It was a very, very successful visit, says Khar
Khar said that no hostile attacks were made on Pakistan during speeches and remarks at the summit.
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Third of malaria drugs in SE Asia are fake
Thirty-percent of malaria drug samples failed a test of their pharmaceutical ingredients.
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Michelle Obama gives new French first lady tips
She is really one of the people who has impressed me the most in my life, Trierweiler said about Michelle Obama.
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TAPI gas pipeline: Kabul turns to Taliban for pipeline security
Karzai govt claims to have reached an understanding with the militants.
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14 killed, 30 injured in Indian train collision: officials
Appears driver of passenger train overshot signal, hit goods train. Results of inquiry awaited, says railway ministry.
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Salala air raid: Zardari insists on parliament’s guidelines
Clarifies that the present trust deficit in relations needs to be bridged.

















































