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Holidaymakers stranded as Indonesian volcano closes airports
A reporter in international terminal estimates about 1,000 people were stranded there
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Seas could rise 6 metres even if governments curb warming - study
Author Andrea Dutton says it could take centuries for six-metre rise but more rapid shifts were possible
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Chinese journalist freed after nine month detention
Zhang, who works for a German magazine, says she was "safe" and on a public bus on her way home
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Aid pours in after picture of Filipino boy studying on street goes viral
Nine-year-old Daniel will fulfil his dream of becoming a policeman after donations pour in
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Modi accepts Nawaz’s invitation for first Pakistan visit
Both countries agree to revive stalled dialogue
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23 dead in Bangladesh charity handout stampede: police
A senior police officer says owner of factory and six others have been arrested
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From Red Army to Afghan militant museum: a soldier's tale
I feel very ashamed because I damaged this country, caused losses to people, says Khakimov
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Third world war: Pope deplores 'genocide' of Christians in Middle East
Pope Francis says that a third World War is being waged in a piecemeal fashion in Middle East and elsewhere
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New Yemeni al Qaeda leader calls for attacks on United States
The authenticity of the recording, produced by AQAP's al Malahem Media Foundation, could not immediately be verified
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France, Germany to take 21,000 migrants
Disagreements remain among EU nations over how to share responsibility for the refugees and asylum seekers
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A failure of US leadership
The US refusal to recognise China’s rise is what persuaded Beijing to create its own global economic institutions
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Former Saudi FM Prince Saud al-Faisal dies
Prince Saud al-Faisal, before stepping down, was the world's longest serving foreign minister
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Granting Pakistan, India full-membership of SCO on agenda: Mezentsev
During the July 9-10 meeting, 14 significant documents are expected to be deliberated and signed upon
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UN announces humanitarian truce in Yemen as of Friday
Announcement comes eight days after the United Nations declared Yemen a level-3 humanitarian emergency
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War drives four million Syrians to live as refugees: UN
Just over 10 months ago, at the end of August 2014, the number of registered Syrian refugees stood at three million
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Indus river delta dying a slow death
Construction of dams for irrigation and power has choked off much of its fresh water supply
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India capable of securing its borders, Parrikar responds to Asif's nuke threat
Parrikar's statement comes in response to Asif's warning that Pakistan will use its nuclear weapons if need be
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In Baghdad, end of a curfew brings Ramazan joy
This is the first year that we feel the joys of Ramazan the way that we used to do in the 80s and 70s, says a customer
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Kabul plans detailed Taliban talks on ending bloodshed
Government representatives struck a positive note after returning from their first face-to-face talks with the Taliban
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Lone Georgian female photographer takes on Lahore
Teo Jioshvili returns home with amazing photographs from what became one of the 'safest' trips she had ever taken
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Former TTP leader Shahidullah Shahid killed in US drone strike
Afghan intelligence confirms he was killed along with 24 militants in a drone strike in Nangarhar province
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Chaotic rush-hour scenes as London Tube staff strike
Drivers are staging 24-hour walkout in protest at pay and plans for a new 24-hour service due to start in September
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Homeless boy uses light from McDonald’s to do homework
Picture of homeless boy forced to do his homework on a pavement in the Philippines goes viral
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Sinai blast wounds 15 Egyptian policemen
Attack on outskirts of North Sinai's provincial capital of El-Arish targets a bus carrying policemen
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Top Tibetan monk faces India money-laundering charges
Trinley denies charges even after over $100,000 worth of Chinese yuan were recovered in a raid from the monastery
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South Carolina legislature passes bill to remove Confederate flag
The flag is a symbol of slavery and racism for many and Southern heritage for others
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BRICS summit: War against terror not just for Pakistan but for region's security, says Nawaz
PM proposes approach of promoting mutual understanding and cooperation through cultural, academic interaction
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Thailand deports scores of Uighur Muslims to China, sparks safety fears
Uighurs in Xinjiang face cultural and religious restrictions; US condemns forced deportation
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Two Indonesian pilots may pose security threat: leaked document
Australian Federal Police's operational intelligence report says their postings inferred support to Islamic State
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China says stand on Lakhvi based on 'facts, spirit of objectiveness'
Earlier, Modi expressed India’s ‘anger’ over China’s action on Lakhvi during his meeting with the Chinese...
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US Senate bill would make social media report 'terrorist activity'
Social media websites have been widely used by militant groups such as Islamic State and al Qaeda
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India to become permanent SCO member, Putin tells Modi
Pakistan is also expected to become a full member of the group along with India
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Loss of health staff could increase maternal mortality in Ebola-hit countries
More than 4,000 women could die from complications during pregnancy and childbirth in Ebola-hit countries
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Kazakhstan to supply India with 5,000 tonnes of uranium
Kazakhstan has supplied India with 2,100 tonnes of uranium between 2010 and 2014
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Indian business dreads lifting of Iran sanctions
Indian businessmen can suffer huge losses once sanctions against Iran are lifted after the nuclear deal
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India's two-speed inflation strains country's indebted companies
WPI has been falling since late 2014, dragged down by lower energy costs, while CPI is currently at five per cent.
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Positive step in right direction: US appreciates Pakistan's role in Afghan peace talks
State Department spokesperson says that in general the peace talks were a positive step in the right direction
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Fighting propaganda wars? US launches anti-IS ideology center in UAE
The Sawab Center will use direct online engagement to counter Islamic State propaganda, ideology
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War against disease: Significant decrease in polio cases, says UNICEF
International donor agencies asked to help handle BCG shortage
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US to upgrade Malaysia in annual human trafficking report
The upgrade to "Tier 2 Watch List" status removes a potential barrier to President Obama's signature global trade deal
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Afghan Taliban seek ‘united national govt’
Agree to cease fire if Pakistan and China provide guarantees
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Treading softly
Pakistan has a major stake in the outcome of any peace process in Afghanistan
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IMF revamps its lending and support for poor countries
An estimated $2 trillion to $3 trillion in new investment is needed to achieve the United Nation's bold agenda
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Money-laundering case: Altaf Hussain's bail extended till October 5
Bails of MQM leaders Tari Mir and Mohammad also extended
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Putin tells India's Modi will try yoga
Indian prime minister thanked Putin for sponsoring the International Yoga Day in Russia
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New York Stock Exchange suspends trade in all stocks
It was the second major US exchange outage sin nearly two years
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Torrential rains increasing in a warming world: Study
Overall, there were 12 per cent more downpours which broke local records from 1981 to 2010 than would be expected
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Islamic State supporters hack website of Syria rights watchdog
The Britain-based Observatory took down its website after the online attack
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Greek PM vows 'credible' reforms as deadline looms
EU President warned that a special summit of EU leaders on Sunday was the final chance for a deal to avoid a "Grexit"
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Swedish politician slammed for suggesting Halal food 'turns people into Muslims'
Members of Swedish party claim Halal slaughtering practices violate animal cruelty laws of the country