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Courts in Pakistan muzzling critics in media: HRW
Judges should not enjoy special immunity from criticism, says Brad Adams, Asia director at HRW.
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Malaysian Islamic party urges Elton John show ban
John, who is popular in Malaysia, is scheduled to perform on Thursday at a resort outside the capital Kuala Lumpur.
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Oscars buzz for Bigelow’s Bin Laden film
The two-and-a-half-hour long docudrama follows the CIA analyst over her decade-long quest to track down Bin Laden.
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Talks with Taliban: Kabul asked to drop amnesty plan
HRW says Karzai’s administration had pledged amnesty for Taliban if they join a Kabul-backed peace scheme.
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Sebastian Vettel, in a ‘club of his own’
Tearful Vettel overwhelmed by historic triumph.
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US planning to keep 10,000 troops in Afghanistan post hand-over
Official says options under consideration range from 6,000 to 15,000 US boots on ground.
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India, China firms sign deals despite political tensions
The agreements included a plan to develop renewable energy projects envisaging an investment of $3 billion.
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Bangladesh blaze factory had 6 illegal storeys: govt
Government's chief inspector of factories says permission to only build three storeys was given.
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Mumbai marks 2008 attacks, days after Kasab hanged
Relatives, government ministers attend ceremony at a memorial to police officers who died during the attacks.
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Israel defence minister Barak quits politics
Barak, 70, made the surprise announcement at a press conference in Tel Aviv.