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Pilot held by Islamic State puts Jordan's king in a tough spot
After his capture in December, militants released pictures of the young pilot being led out of the water by fighters
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China executes two cult members for McDonald's murder
The case sparked a national outcry after it was revealed that Wu was beaten to death
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Egypt frees Australian reporter Greste after 400 days in jail
Greste deported following a global outcry over his jailing on charges of backing the Muslim brotherhood
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Stalled negotiations: Obama pushed Modi to re-engage with Pakistan
Officials say American intervention raises possibility of resumption of Indo-Pak dialogue
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Modi to visit China in May
'Mr. Modi is going to come in May for a preparatory visit,' says Minister of External Affairs Shushma
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Another feather in the cap: Malala makes it to Britain’s most influential people’s list
Seventeen-year-old activist is the youngest person to be on Debrett’s list
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UK mosque battles bad reputation with tea and biscuits
London's Finsbury Park mosque is part of the open day initiative to promote better understanding of Muslim community
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‘Humans of New York’ blog raises over $1 million for Brooklyn school
The fundraising idea was triggered by a response to the blog after it posted the photo of a student from Brooklyn.
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Malala most admired person in the world after Bill Gates, Angelina Jolie
Oscar winner and special envoy for UNHCR Angelina Jolie was declared most admired women in the world
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Japan launches new spy satellite
Four Japanese intelligence satellites are currently in orbit -- two optical satellites and two radar satellites.
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Blast hits pilgrim bus in Damascus, killing seven
Lebanese media reported that Lebanese nationals were among the dead and wounded
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Power restored at Bangladesh opposition leader's office
Internet connection, satellite television and mobile phone network at the office remained severed
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Egypt orders deportation of jailed Australian reporter Greste: police
Greste had been sentenced to seven years in prison for allegedly aiding the blacklisted Muslim Brotherhood group
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8 killed as Boko Haram attacks northeast Nigeria's main city
Insurgents attacked three points in the southwest and southeast at around the same time
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Saudi beheads murderer, 5th execution under new king
Interior ministry says death penalty in such cases reflects the government's commitment to maintain security
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Ahmadis in India urge Modi to grant citizenship to Pakistani wives
Residents of Qadian terms not granting citizenship to Pakistani women a discrimination
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British mosques hold open day after Paris attacks
Visitors will be served tea and cakes by members of the mosque community who will answer questions about Islam
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Tweeting troops: UK to create new military unit to fight 'wars' on social media
Based in Berkshire, the 2,000 man strong unit will specialise in fighting the non-lethal information wars
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A million rare documents damaged in Moscow library blaze
Authorities suspect that there was a short circuit.
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Kabul talks: Expansion of legal trade to bring prosperity, says Ghani
Businessmen ask Afghan govt to lift ban on LPG shipment from Central Asia
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Aftereffects: Russian economy to shrink by 3% in 2015
Tumbling oil prices, western sanctions major reasons for the decline
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IS claims it has beheaded Japanese journalist Kenji Goto
In a video, Goto is seen kneeling and a masked man stands beside him with a knife
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Torrent site The Pirate Bay rises as a phoenix from the ashes
The torrent site re-emerged on Saturday, nearly seven weeks after its server room was raided by police in Stockholm
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CIA, Israel plotted senior Hezbollah commander's killing: Report
The bomb, built by the US, was triggered remotely by Mossad agents in Tel Aviv
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China wants effective measures for protection of its workers, projects in Pakistan
Li said China is ready to work with Pakistan to maintain peace within the region
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Television giant Panasonic closes manufacturing plants in China, Mexico
The move will see Panasonic cut back overseas production by 700,000 units a year with several hundred workers laid off
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24 injured at anti-Charlie Hebdo protest in Kabul
As many as seven protesters and 17 policemen were injured in clashes
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Egypt court rules Hamas armed wing 'terror group'
Hamas denounced the ruling as 'a dangerous political decision that serves the interests of the occupier'
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Muslim man becomes member of synagogue council in England
'I am delighted to take up this kind offer to sit on the Synagogue Council,' Rashid says
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Malala-inspired artworks will leave you stunned
Artists around the world pay tribute to Malala through the art of murals
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Texas lawmaker demands Muslims to swear allegiance next to an Israeli flag
White took to her Facebook page to send out a special message to Muslims visited her office
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Support waning, Romney decides against 2016 bid
Donors who supported him last time refused to commit to his campaign
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UN chief asks Pakistan to ‘redouble’ counter-terrorism efforts
UN Secretary-General appalled by 'vicious targeting of people on account of their religious affiliation'
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Islamic State seizes oil facility in north Iraq, 15 workers missing
Islamic State insurgents attack regional Kurdish forces southwest of Kirkuk
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In LA, Muslim women find empowerment in female-only Friday prayers
Women deliver the Friday khutba in LA, a role traditionally assigned to men
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Overcoming conflict: Pakistan, India unite in art
Where politicians and diplomats have failed, artists hope to succeed
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India tests long-range missile from mobile launcher for the first time
Agni V missilecapable of delivering a nuclear warhead deep inside rival China
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Bangladesh cuts power to opposition leader's home
Local television showed footage of technician climbing ladder and cutting line outside Zia's house
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Taliban claim credit for Kabul airport killings
Afghan government has not yet commented on Taliban claim
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Gaza war pushed Palestinian economy into recession: IMF
The IMF praised the Palestinian Authority for keeping its fiscal deficit under control.
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Air strike kills IS 'chemical weapons expert': US
There has been no sign that the IS group possesses a major chemical weapons arsenal.
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Ukrainian forces face drones, electronic jamming: US
Surveillance drones are enabling rebels to pin-point the exact location of the Ukrainian troops.
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Google takes hit on slower-than-expected growth
Revenues were up 15 per cent in the quarter to $18.1 billion, slower than anticipated
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Google paid $1.5m to 'bug finders' in 2014
Single largest reward totaling up to $150,000, as it extends vulnerability reward programme to its mobile apps
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Trial for child murdered in New York gets underway 36 years after it was committed
Jose Ramos, a 71-year-old convicted sex offender, was never indicted but long suspected of involvement with the case.
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French judge to probe AirAsia crash
A judge will investigate possible "manslaughter" in connection with the crash
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Neighbourhood watch: China poised to emerge as ‘honest broker’ in Afghan peace process
Analysts deem Afghan Taliban’s visit to China particularly significant.
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Teenager who stormed Dutch TV says he acted alone
Former classmates described Tarik Z. as a "normal guy", but one fascinated by conspiracy theories.
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The safest city in the world is.....
The index ranked Indian capital Delhi as 42nd safest city in the world, while Dubai is left out of top 50
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Iron Maiden's Steve Harris voted as the world's greatest bassist: Poll
He was voted ahead of Cliff Burton of Metallica, Geddy Lee of Rush and Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath

















































