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Afghan-US strategic deal: Hekmatyar’s group calls off talks with govt
Political wizard says group has serious concerns over the agreement.
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False alarm?: Two more ‘terrorists’ found working in Lahore
Both men were identified as employees of Hafeez Centre and are currently in Lahore.
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Charting the Afghan course: Chicago invite to take NATO supply route
Sources say talks have progressed, expected to conclude before Chicago.
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Indian defence ministry clears $660m deal for artillery guns: Report
India will buy 145 ultra-light 155mm howitzer guns.
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Pakistani students win international award for film on drones
The Other Side made by Iqra University students won Best Audience Award at National Film Festival For Talented Youth.
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India’s northeast shaken by moderate quake
The quake measured 5.4 on the Richter scale.
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Preventable diseases still mowing down children: Study
India, Nigeria, Congo, Pakistan, and China contributed to almost half the deaths of children younger than 5.
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Flashback May 11: Rogue ISI and the real Zaid Hamid
The day was dominated by National Assembly prayers for bin Laden and a look at the Zaid Hamid mythos.
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Mexicans take search for loved ones in own hands
Families of missing people in Mexico City protest against 'indolence' of investigative authorities.
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Afghan swimmer dreams of London Paralympics
I hope they select me to participate in the London Games. So I am just praying, says Malek Mohammad.
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India-Pakistan Siachen talks in June: Foreign Ministry
We want to resolve all issues through meaningful and result-oriented dialogue: Foreign Ministry spokesperson.
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US military taught future leaders 'total war' against Islam: Report
Pentagon confirms course material; Gen Dempsey calls for an enquiry, terms course as 'objectionable'.
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Shameless: Nine jailed for ‘grooming’ children
Group of nine Pakistani, Afghan men groomed white British schoolgirls for sex, using drink and drugs.
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Certification rules: Amid talks headway, US panel proposes conditional aid
Both sides working on draft of an apology for soldiers’ deaths.
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Afghan women fear being ignored in wake of US exit plans
Obama administration says women's rights remain an important goal, even if its not focus of public rhetoric.
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Pentagon releases censored Guantanamo testimony
Say testimony had to be censored due to National security requirements.
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Rohrabacher questions US authorities for denying entry to Noordin Mengal
Says Baloch are not enemy of US, must stop refusing entry to people just to please ISI, Pakistan.
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UK pledges deeper, stronger relationship with Pakistan
Prime Minister Gilani is attending First Annual Summit of Enhanced Strategic Dialogue in London.
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Shrines from early Biblical times discovered near Jerusalem
The shrines reflect an architectural style dating back as early as the time of King David.
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S Korea pastor fasts to death in hope of resurrection
The pastor stopped eating on April 9 and died on April 18.
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Indian SC allows Dr Khalil Chishty to return to Pakistan
Chishty had earlier filed an application in the court, seeking that he be permitted to go to Pakistan.
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Pentagon chief calls for Senate to ratify law of sea treaty
Panetta was joined by US military's top officer who argued convention would strengthen our strategic position in Asia.
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Obama, NATO chief agree Afghan focus for summit
Summit would reaffirm allied commitment to transition framework, support for sufficient and sustainable Afghan forces.
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False alert?: Mumbai goes on alert while ‘terrorists’ work at Lahore’s mobile market
Indian authorities release photos of ‘LeT terrorists’ saying they entered Mumbai.
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Cleric calls for death sentence against 'apostate' Iranian rapper
Some Shias have taken offence from Najafi's song "Naqi, which they think ridicules their 10th Imam.
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Afghanistan Quran burning: Al Qaeda brushes aside apology, calls for revenge
Zawahiri calls for killing those who are responsible for burning the Quran. Terms apology a "ridiculous farce".
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Obama says same-sex couples should be able to marry
Mentions his children as an influential factor. Becomes first president to publicly support gay marriage.
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Online sharing, how much is too much?
A third of people admitted they were more comfortable with digital sharing than face to face.
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US drone strikes cause political strains in Yemen
Yemenis feel their country's sovereignty is being violated, and the President is a board of directors governed by US.
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Would-be suicide bomber was planted, or turned informant: US officials
Explosive device being studied to prevent future attempts.
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Russian jet with 44 aboard missing in Indonesia
Sukhoi Superjet 100 on a demonstration flight with at least 44 people aboard went missing in a mountainous area .
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Afghan ambushes kill nine: Officials
Five Afghan policemen and four bodyguards assigned to protect an education chief were killed in two ambushes.
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US probing cyber attacks on gas pipelines
Attack involves sophisticated spear-phishing activities targeting personnel within private companies.
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US Republicans wary of socialist win in France
Senior Senator John McCain describes Hollande's win as 'a rejection of the austerity policies'.
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Women punch way to Olympics history
Attention will also focus on Afghanistan's Sadaf Rahimi who staged public executions.
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Krishna joins Clinton in ‘do more’ chorus
Need for stronger action from Pakistan: Indian FM.
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Tough tenure: US ambassador to step down ‘prematurely’
Sources say Munter is frustrated with CIA, Pentagon calling the shots in Pak-US relations.
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US House subcommittee mulls making aid for Pakistan subject to conditions
Draft bill proposes Clinton ensure Pakistan is cooperating and taking necessary actions against terror networks.
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Hundreds expected at Tunisia's revived Jewish pilgrimage
The pilgrimage was scaled back last year amid security fears.
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Kofi Annan fears Syria may slip into civil war
Annan says Syrian government continues to press against populations despite UN monitoring teams.
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Nepal's kung fu nuns practise karma with a kick
The sisters of the Amitabha Drukpa Nunnery believe kung fu will help them be better Buddhists.
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Court orders India to scrap hajj subsidies
The court also scrapped New Delhi's plans to send a nine-member official team to Mecca for Haj.
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Afghanistan no longer worst place for mothers: Report
'Better healthcare, more girls attending school have knocked Afghanistan as worst place on earth to be a mother.'
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India tells US that Iran an important oil source
India says it shares the United States' goal of preventing Iran from building a nuclear weapon.
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Nadhim Zahawi, Part 2/2: The son of Iraqi Kurds who now represents Shakespeare country
The British MP believes in gradual change and pragmatic approaches when it comes to foreign policy.
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Clinton says Pakistan needs to 'do more' on militancy
Pakistan needs to make sure its territory is not used as a launching pad for terrorist attacks, says Clinton.
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Google self-driving car gets green light in Nevada
Modified car was issued license after demonstrating its auto-pilot capabilities on highways, streets, Las Vegas strip.
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Alleged AQAP plot disrupted, IED seized: US officials
US officials believe AQAP produced device, intended it to be used by suicide bomber on an aircraft.
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Britain's Prince Harry draws attention to plight of wounded warriors
Prince Harry was in Washington to accept an award for humanitarian service from the Atlantic Council.
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State Dept Briefing: US will not negotiate with al Qaeda
Toner says cooperation with Pakistani law enforcement continues, US in close contact with Weinstein’s family.















































