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39 dead in Saudi-led Yemen strikes: health officials
Witnesses say three air strikes hit presidential compound in south Sanaa at dawn which rebels seized last month
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With Yemen strikes, Saudi stakes claim as regional powerhouse
Analysts say Saudi-led intervention in Yemen aims at marking kingdom's territory in face of Iran's regional influence
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PM Modi urges well-off Indians to give up gas subsidies
Fuel subsidies are a massive expense in India, contributing to an overall subsidy bill that ballooned to $43 billion
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Muslim graveyard sign vandalised with hate-filled messages in Glasgow
Govt says it is a disgraceful act of vandalism that does not reflect the views of Scottish community
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Radicalisation in Pakistan concern for India: Indian security advisor
Doval questions Pakistan's willingness and ability to control the situation
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Ships to evacuate thousands of Indians from Yemen
Around 3,500 Indians are currently working in Yemen
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Not participating in Yemen war but will defend Saudi territorial integrity: Asif
Defence minister says, parliament will be taken into confidence if we need to commit troops
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Germanwings crash probe turns on co-pilot's 'depression'
Co-pilot sought psychiatric help for 'a bout of heavy depression' in 2009, was still getting assistance from doctors
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Pakistan should play negotiator's role rather than take part in Yemen war, says Imran
Citing sectarianism as a problem in Pakistan, Imran says country 'has suffered enough over the last ten years'
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Ten killed in stampede during Hindu ritual in Bangladesh
All the victims were aged over 50 years, and seven were women
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Afghan president 'cautiously optimistic' over Pakistan
Ghani believes improved relations with Pakistan are key to denying support for Afghan Taliban insurgents
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LHC told: I am detained on Indian pressure, says Lakhvi
Court asks Punjab home secretary to decide his petition in five days
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Twelve hurt in New York building collapse, blaze
The cause of the incident is not immediately clear
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It's a short day on Saturn
The method may in the future be used to derive the rotation periods of other giant planets.
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Any threat to Saudi's territorial integrity will evoke strong response from Pakistan: Nawaz
Khawaja Asif, Sartaj Aziz to leave for Saudi Arabia on Friday
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Highest number of asylum applications submitted from Pakistan in 2014: report
Over 26,000 Pakistanis applied for asylum last year, says UNHCR
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IS threatened to give 80 lashes to Barcelona-Real Madrid match viewers
Militant group had warned people against watching Sunday's El Clásico
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Cricket fan cuts tongue for India's semi-final against Australia
Police says Sudhakar cut his tongue at his residence seeking 'intervention of gods' to make India win semi-final
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Co-pilot intended to destroy Germanwings plane: prosecutor
Co-pilot identified as German citizen, not known to have any links to terrorism or extremists
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'Slumdog' author is India's new foreign ministry spokesperson
Swarup will take over from spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin who has spent four years as Indian foreign ministry's frontman
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China vows to deepen maritime security ties with Pakistan: report
The “pledge” was made by Chinese Central Military Commission Vice Chairperson General Fan Changlong
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Russian airline makes emergency landing at Lahore airport
Plane enroute to Moscow from Bangkok made an emergency landing as passenger suffered cardiac arrest
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700-year-old copy of Holy Quran stolen from Hindu owner in Rajasthan
The special edition had calligraphy in gold and also used sapphire
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Pakistan 'examining' Saudi request over Yemen intervention
FO spokesperson says registration of a case by India against Hurriyat leader reinforces suppression in the area
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Indian police make first arrest in nun's rape
Police official says the accused was picked up from a hideout in Mumbai
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We need younger commanders like Pakistan and China, Indian army tells Supreme Court
Says average age of colonels in India is 41 years, while Pakistan's and Chinese armies average age falls under 37
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Indian two-year-old sets national archery record
India Book of Records claims Dolly is the youngest in India to achieve the feat
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Afghan president says need to find way to say 'sorry' to Taliban
Some members of the Taliban had legitimate grievances given the torture and ill treatment, says Ghani
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Woman held in psychiatric ward for saying Obama follows her on Twitter
The official Twitter account for Obama, which follows 644,000 users, does appear to be following her account
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Pilot locked out of cockpit before Germanwings crash: source
Cockpit recordings indicate one of the seats was pushed back and the door opened and closed
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Saudi says Pakistan wants to join fight against Yemen rebels
Saudi-owned news channel says Pakistan will dispatch jet fighters and warships to take part in the campaign
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Saudi Arabia launches strikes against Huthi rebels in Yemen
Kingdom's ambassador to US says Huthi rebellion had pushed Yemen to the point of collapse
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Chinese firms show interest in PIA
Officials of a company look for prospects of joint ventures.
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Cultivating ties with Qatar
Given Pakistan’s less-than-easy relations with its neighbours, Qatar is a safe & attractive relationship to cultivate
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Iran criticised for depicting Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) in upcoming film
The film titled 'Mohammed, Messenger of God' shows the back of his head but does not show his face
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VK Singh offers to resign following Pakistan Day row
Move comes a day after Congress leader told former Indian army chief to quit instead of expressing disgust
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Delhi govt asks federal ministry to block Uber, Ola apps
The city believes blocking the apps is the only way to enforce the ban
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Israel president wants new govt 'as soon as possible'
Netanyahu surged to a surprise victory, beating the rival centre-left Zionist Union by 30 seats
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Israeli settlers using archaeological digs as cover to take Palestinian land: British govt
Palestinian residents of the area blamed the excavations for the collapse of a number of their buildings
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World's top rock climber is a 13-year-old girl
Ashima Shiraishi is currently in Spain hoping to tackle even more record-breaking climbs
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Separatist leader booked for unfurling Pakistani flag, singing national anthem in Srinagar
Asiya is the chief of Dukhtaran-e-Millat - a women's outfit associated with Hurriyat
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Muslim city named world’s best city by Trip Advisor
Known as the “Jewel of the Desert,” the bustling city climbed five places to claim bragging rights to the top spot
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Two abducted Bangladeshis freed in Libya
Junior foreign minister says no militant group has taken responsibility for abductions
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Huge asteroid on near-collision course with Earth
NASA predicts object called ‘2014-YB35’ travelling at more than 23,000 mph in space will skim pass Earth on Friday
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Himalaya frontier: India, China agree to foster peace on border
Beijing says India ‘agreed to follow right path’; Delhi says both countries to further expand contacts
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Tyre industry: ChemChina to buy Pirelli for $7.7 billion
Entity’s share price rose 5% over dividend payout rumours.
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US to slow Afghan withdrawal, keep current 9,800 troops to year end
Obama said Kabul had asked Washington to allow for more flexibility in its planned withdrawal
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Mobs and murder
The brave response of Afghan women may be indicative of changes in their lives since the fall of the Taliban
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Afghan Taliban vow to punish those responsible for lynching woman
Term the act as a conspiracy to mislead people about Islamic injunction
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IS has recruited at least 400 child soldiers in Syria since January: report
The children, all aged under 18, were recruited near schools, mosques & in public areas where IS carries out killings