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Rockets from Yemen kill Saudi border guard
The rocket fire in the southern city of Jazan killed Faisal Mohammed Belqasem Maqaadi and wounded another soldier
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Kuwait arrests driver of bomber in IS mosque attack
Authorities have also detained the owner of the house where the bomber was staying
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Resort shootings: At least 15 Britons among Tunisia terror victims
Tunisian officials to close down 80 mosques suspected of inciting violence; Pakistan condemns attack
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More than 200 injured in explosion at Taiwan water park
A man responsible for the event had been detained by police for investigation
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Greece on the brink after Europe refuses bailout
The most dramatic day in the five-month crisis saw long lines of people queuing at cash machines in Greece
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Killed in Srinagar: Funeral prayer of blast victim offered in AJK
Officials describe the return of Waheed Noor Khan's body as the first time such an exchange had happened
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France attack suspect sent 'selfie' with victim's severed head
The "selfie" picture was sent via the WhatsApp messaging system to a number in North America
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How a con artist made $80m by selling fake bomb detectors to the world
The device was sold to many countries including Iraq, Pakistan, India
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Key conditions for Iran nuclear deal not yet accepted
Laurent Fabius says they want a robust accord that recognises Iran's right to a civilian nuclear programme
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Indian police arrests 109 people for urinating in public
The arrests were made after police took note of ugly pan stains and urine stink at the railway station
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US troops observe eating, drinking restrictions in Ramazan
Soldiers told not to make light of local customs; expect host nation customer service to be 'less accommodating'
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Breaking stereotypes: Egyptian TV serial depicts Muslim-Jewish love story
The show about a Muslim army officer and a Jewish woman has sparked controversy for depicting Jews in a positive light
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French police interrogate attack suspect after grisly beheading
French Prime Minister warns the attack will increase tensions in France, put citizens' resilience "to the test"
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Kuwait to bury victims of IS mosque bombing
Authorities say the deceased will be laid to rest at the Shia cemetery; condolences would be accepted for three days
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Kuwait boosts oil sector security after mosque bombing
All refineries, oilfields and oil sector operations were placed under heightened security measures
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Indian diplomat quits New Zealand after wife accused of assault
The staff member alleged he was kept in slavery and was physically assaulted by Indian diplomat's wife
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Pakistan condemns attack at Kuwait mosque
Pakistan reiterates its condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations
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Tunisia gov't says to close 80 mosques for inciting 'violence'
The announcement came after a gunman opened fire on a tourist resort hotel in Sousse city
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US ignored 'unique mayhem' of gun violence for too long: Obama
Delivers rousing eulogy for pastor killed by gunman. Calls the Confederate flag a symbol of 'racist subjugation'
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Queen Elizabeth on maiden visit to ex-Nazi concentration camp
Royal couple spent 30 minutes around the site where 52,000 people from across Europe were killed during World War II
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Neighbourhood watch: Afghan Taliban uphold Qatar office’s authority amid peace talks
Leaders from the group distance themselves from peace talks in Urumqi
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Sri Lanka's president sacks parliament: official
Election will be held on August 17 and the new parliament convened on September 2
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US Supreme Court rules in favour of gay marriage nationwide
President Barack Obama terms ruling 'victory for America'
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Modi to spend INR350m to mark 50th anniversary of 1965 Indo-Pak war
Some retired soldiers of the Indian army have already refused to attend the celebrations
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Major arms exporter Sweden to put human rights before weapon sales
Sweden is the world's 12th biggest arms exporter
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27 dead in Tunisia tourist resort attack
A dozen more people were reported to have been hospitalised
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Vatican signs first treaty with 'State of Palestine', backs two-state solution
Archbishop hopes a peace process is directly negotiated between Israel and Palestine
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China denounces US hacking accusation as 'absurd'
US has in recent years blamed several hacks on Beijing, including some it says were carried out by Chinese military
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Japan woman beats husband to death over affairs 36 years ago
Woman said she was frustrated that her 79-year-old husband had an affair in 1979 with a younger woman
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IS suicide bomber kills 25 at Kuwait Shia mosque
This is the first ever bombing of a Shia mosque in Kuwait
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Argentine pilots fired after cabin selfies with star
Curvaceous dancer and actress Vicky Xipolitakis posted photos on Twitter of her taking pictures with both pilots
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Saudi seeks nuclear deals, alliances to counter Iran
Riyadh has both "the will and the ability" to produce nuclear weapons, says Saudi analyst Nawaf Obaid
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One beheaded, several hurt in France terror attack
Authorities find man’s decapitated head covered in Arabic writing attached to factory gates
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Activists set sail for Gaza aboard 'Freedom Flotilla'
The Marianne of Gothenburg is part of the Freedom Flotilla III; similar bid in 2010 saw 10 Turkish activists killed
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Islamic State attack on Syria's Kobani kills 146: monitor
IS has launched two-pronged offensive in northern Syria after several setbacks
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'Bang! and down': Afghan 'superhero' inspires awe and disdain
I pointed my gun at the terrorists and said Bismillah (in the name of god), and then 'Taq Chapako!', says Laghmani
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Record Afghan opium output sparks rise in cheaper heroin supply: UN
As the world's largest opium producer, Afghanistan's firm increase has had a direct impact on global opium...
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Iran says few gaps in nuclear talks but big ones
The gaps include the timetable for the lifting of sanctions and access for UN inspectors to Iranian military sites
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Obama to deliver eulogy as Charleston mourns attack victims
Obama will deliver the remarks for the pastor gunned down along with eight others in a historic church nine days ago
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US highlights rights abuses in Myanmar
More than 140,000 people displaced by violence remain interned in camps
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Drone strikes kills 9 'Qaeda militants' in Yemen
Al Qaeda says its leader Nasir al-Wuhayshi, number two in the extremist organisation, was killed in one such raid
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No survivors: 9 dead in Alaska sightseeing plane crash
The plane went down near down near Ketchikan; inclement weather hampers rescue efforts
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BBC reporter stands by MQM funding story
Says sources authentic refuses to disclose names
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Senate panel briefing: Afghan Taliban urged to renounce violence
Foreign secretary says Pakistan has conveyed a clear message to the insurgents to join the political mainstream
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'Odious terrorist act': Al-Azhar condemns 'sick' cartoons aired by Dutch politician
Cairo-based al-Azhar says Wilders' objective was to "provoke the anger of Muslims" around the world
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PAF officer wins prestigious Best Overseas Award at Royal Air Force Academy
Pakistan High Commission in the UK holds a ceremony to celebrate Saleem’s achievement
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Pakistan pledges $1m aid for reconstruction work in quake-hit Nepal
Aid will be used for reconstruction and rehabilitation works in Nepal
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US designates Taliban official as 'global terrorist'
Treasury says Baluch is behind one improvised explosive device that killed a US soldier in mid-2013
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Rwandan spy chief arrives in London court
Thursday's hearing expected to decide whether Karake should remain in custody and set a date for extradition hearings
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Al Qaeda confirms US strike killed American spokesperson in Pakistan
In a special issue of al Qaeda English-language magazine editor confirms Azzam was killed in a drone strike