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Putin wishes Obama a happy July 4 'despite differences'
Russian president expresses hope that bilateral relations will 'successfully develop' despite their disagreements.
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India releases 9 Pakistani prisoners, including 5 fishermen
Of the nine prisoners, two had been in India's custody for eight years.
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India's Modi pledges to win hearts in first visit to disputed Kashmir
The trip by Modi has provoked a sharp reaction from influential separatist groups which called a general strike.
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Burn, patient, burn: Medical inferno in China
'Fire therapy' claims to cure stress, indigestion, infertility and even cancer, has been used for hundreds of years.
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Chinese moon rover designer shooting for Mars
Scientists worry over moon rover Jade Rabbit which had a "mechanical control abnormality", lost contact with Earth.
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Kurds seek independence vote amid Iraq 'chaos'
PM broadens amnesty offer aimed at undercutting support for militants who last month conquered Iraq's second city.
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Saudi troops amass on Iraq border
King Abdullah has ordered all necessary measures to protect the kingdom against potential 'terrorist threats'.
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Indo-Pak cooperation: Expert for easing visa regime, opening more transit routes
Indian researcher delivers lecture at SDPI, claims Modi government wants better ties.
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Eleventh-hour hiccup: BJP, diplomatic cable stalled India trade deal
Both countries had agreed to announce trade concessions on March 31.
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Pak-Afghan security: Neighbours to devise better border control
Military delegation from Afghanistan meets counterparts in GHQ.
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Future of open Internet under threat owing to digital espionage, critical content: study
65 per cent of those in the survey were optimistic that the Internet would avoid blocking issues.
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Hall of fame: Michael Jordan — His Airness
30.12 is Jordan’s regular season scoring average per game, an NBA record for highest career average.
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Google hit by 70,000 'right to be forgotten' requests
The Guardian newspaper said Google gave it no reason for removing the link or a chance to appeal.
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75,000 Pakistani IDPs seek shelter in Afghanistan: UNHCR
UNHCR says medical care, clean drinking water and sanitation are in short supply for IDPs.
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Google 'forgets' stories on BBC, newspaper sites
A legal ruling granting people the right to be "forgotten" in search engines removed links to news articles.
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Indian nurses taken from hospital in Iraqi militant stronghold
India's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin declined to say who had taken the nurses.
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EU observers raise alarm over Afghan election fraud
Following a period for complaints to be heard, the final election result is now expected on July 24.
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UK tightens airport security after US warns of bomb concerns
No further details were given on security measures.
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Taliban fire rockets at Kabul airport
No casualties were reported.
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Palestinian teen murder sparks rioting as tensions soar
Palestinians hold Israel responsible, demand Netanyahu's government to punish the killers to prevent revenge attacks.
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Crisis-hit Iraq turns to militias for support
Militiamen fight along Iraq's flagging forces which has lost large areas to the Arab militant offensive.
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Concerns mount over fate of asylum boats allegedly intercepted by Australian navy
Asylum-seekers were reportedly screened at sea and handed to Sri Lankan navy.
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Two dead in Buddhist-Muslim unrest in Myanmar: Police
Myanmar has been shaken by several waves of sectarian conflict in recent years.
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Philippines urges its Muslims to abort Hajj
Filipinos set to join annual Hajj pilgrimage urged to go next year when the MERS is expected to be under control.
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Final push in 'historic' Iran nuclear talks
With insurgents overrunning Iraq, Syria in chaos after civil war, talks can help Tehran and West normalise relations.
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Innovating science education: First Pakistani to get Howard Hughes professorship
Prof Hamid Zaman to use grant to increase awareness about complex health challenges.
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Airborne threats: Washington seeks tighter security for some US-bound flights
US authorities plan to bolster security at some airports in Europe and the Middle East with direct flights to the US.
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Pakistan lodges protest with US over NSA spying
Foreign Office spokesperson says such spying is a violation of international law.
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Towards a more diverse US Supreme Court
USSC will find itself out of touch if it continues to make decisions reflecting views of Christian Caucasian males.
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Standing together
Militancy can only be effectively if Pakistan and Afghanistan cooperate fully in the matter.
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NASA launches carbon-tracking satellite
It aims to provide facts about natural sources of carbon dioxide and where it gets absorbed on the Earth's surface.
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Indian minister calls for Goa beach bikini ban
Minister says bikini wearing can attract problems like molestations which police find out about too late to deal with.
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Palestine holds Israel responsible for teen killed in suspect revenge attack
United States, United Nations and British prime minister David Cameroon condemn the killing of Palestinian boy.
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Death toll in India building collapse hits 42
'The death toll was 31 but it has risen overnight. It now stands at 42,' says senior police officer.
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Fears of extremism rise in Pakistan: Poll
Findings of latest survey show majority of Pakistanis have no sympathies for Taliban militants.
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French ex-leader Nicolas Sarkozy charged with corruption
Sarkozy allegedly helped organise kickbacks from Pakistani arms deal before becoming president.
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China restricts Ramazan fasting in Xinjiang
China bans civil servants, students and teachers in its mainly Muslim Xinjiang region from taking part in fasting.
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Suicide bomber kills eight, wounds 13 in Afghan capital
Spokesperson for Kabul's police chief says at least five of the dead were air force personnel.
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Sky is the limit: Father-son duo hit Karachi as they go around the world in 30 days
Money raised from this project will go for the education of underprivileged children.
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These 'top ten' parasites in your food can kill you: UN
Food borne parasites affect millions around the world, which can then lead to fatal diseases.
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Iraq’s ‘Facebook’ cafes
With the World Cup only held every four years, football-crazed Iraqis still take to cafes to watch matches.
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Pakistani honoured with Nobel Peace Prize Certificate for work with OPCW
Ali, a chief weapons inspector, is among the few OPCW officials to have been awarded the certificate.
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Sarkozy detained in French influence-peddling probe
The former french president can be held for up to 48 hours before he has to be charged or released.
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Erdogan, the lemon seller now Turkey's 'sultan'
Erdogan was credited with bringing stability to Turkey after decades of frequent coups and rocky coalitions.
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Europe rights court upholds French burqa ban
The court said the "ban is solely on the fact that it concealed the face".
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Indian court grants bail to Tehelka editor charged with rape
The bench granted relief to Tejpal on condition that he does not tamper with evidence or threaten witnesses.
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Afghan election result delayed for recounting: official
The announcement has been delayed for several days until inspection of votes for transparency ends, says IEC member.
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Indian lawmaker apologises over rape threat
"I have no excuses to offer. It was a gross error of judgement and deeply insensitive," Pal, 55, said
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Asylum-seeker sues Australia after losing eye
Asylum-seeker's council says he was suffering PTSD, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts.
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More survivors found in India disaster rubble
Number of people known to have died now stand at 26.

















































