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Obama sends more troops to Baghdad as Iraq battles to stop offensive
President orders 200 personnel to reinforce security at US Embassy, support facilities, Baghdad International Airport.
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US man jailed for planning al Qaeda training in Pakistan
He was jailed for 13 years for planning to give weapons training to al Qaeda fighters, say prosecutors.
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Shanghai Cooperation: Pakistan seeks full membership, says Aziz
'The SCO is playing an ever-growing role, especially in the area of regional security,' says Sartaj Aziz.
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US authorised NSA to spy on Pakistan among 193 countries
Pakistan's PPP and India's BJP were also on NSA's radar.
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European market: DPP tightens procedures for mango exports
Fruit flies found in second shipment to UK; five strikes allowed.
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Facilitating regional trade
The answer lies in promotion of seamless banking or branchless banking in the regional trading bloc.
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Police make arrest in Oslo imam attack case
Nehma Ali Shah, imam of the Central Jamaat Ahle-Sunnat mosque, was attacked with a sharp object by a masked assailant.
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Original social network: Google to call time on ‘Orkut’
Users will also be able to export their profile data, community posts and photos using Google Takeout until September.
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Ukraine, Russia to 'work on' extending ceasefire: France
The foreign ministers of Russia and Ukraine would also talk on the phone later on Monday.
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Monty Python promise smut, laughs for London reunion shows
The group open a 10-night residency at the O2 stadium on Tuesday, their first live performances together since 1980.
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Samajwadi Party leader arrested for 'breach of peace' after chanting pro-Pakistan slogan
SP leader, Mehmood Alam screamed “Pakistan Zindabad” and “Narendra Modi murdabad.”
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Afghan election rivals square up for results showdown
With both candidates at loggerheads, preliminary results look set to tip Afghanistan into a risky period of protests.
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India hails rocket 'cheaper than Hollywood film Gravity'
Experts say the secret is India's ability to copy and adapt existing space technology for its own needs.
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Russian journalist shot dead in east Ukraine: Russian TV
Anatoly Klyan, 68-year-old cameraman, was reporting on rebels who were near Ukrainian military unit in Donetsk region.
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Builders blamed as India collapse toll rises to 17
Rescuers extend their search through the rubble of the 11-storey complex into a third day.
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Japan says North Korea missile launch violates UN resolution
South Korea's military says North Korea fired 2 short-range ballistic missiles into sea east of its coast.
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After Iraq gains, Qaeda offshoot claims 'caliphate'
Militant group proclaims its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as "Caliph" - the head of the state - for Muslims.
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Attacks blamed on Nigeria's Boko Haram this year
A number of churches in northeast Nigeria were attacked by suspected Boko Haram militants, near the town of Chibok.
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Tikrit pushback: Amidst fresh clashes ISIL down army chopper
Russia delivers five Sukhoi jets for Iraqi military.
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One year on: Nanga Parbat attackers wanted to kidnap a Chinese-American
Most of the 10 suspects implicated in the attack are still at large.
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Twitter record smashed by Brazil v Chile World Cup match
16.3 million tweets were sent during Saturday's World Cup game between Brazil and Chile.
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At least 11 killed, others trapped in India building collapse
20 people rescued and are being treated in hospital after 11-storey building collapses due to heavy rain.
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Taliban hold territory after Afghan offensive
Govt struggles to recapture parts of Sangin district following assault by 800 Taliban fighters, which began on June 19
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Iraq receives Russian jets as it takes fight to militants
Su-25s are designed for ground attack; they will be useful for Iraqi forces trying to root out ISIL militants.
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Iraq crisis: Fuel prices likely to go up in July
OGRA moves a summary to finance and petroleum ministries following fluctuation in global market.
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Karzai’s office reveals contents of letter to Prime Minister Nawaz
Afghan president spells out conditions for cooperation in fighting militants.
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Royal decree: Saudi king sacks deputy defence minister
Prince Khaled bin Bandar bin Abdul Aziz removed month and a half after being appointed.
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Modi’s first month in office
His missteps have been few, and where he has stumbled, he has recovered quickly.
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Iraq troops advance on Tikrit in biggest fight back yet
Armed US drones fly over Baghdad to provide protection for US diplomats against militants.
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Syrian rebels could aid fight against Iraq militants: Kerry
Washington unveils plans to boost Syria's opposition with $500 million in arms and training.
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Australian activists say asylum seeker boat in trouble
Australian government has a policy of pushing boats back towards Indonesia in order to stop people smuggling.
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China's Xi calls for stronger frontier defences: Xinhua
President tells people not to forget the history of humiliation China faced and to build a strong frontier.
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Sri Lanka arrests looters behind religious riots
Muslim council says they will mark Ramazan in low key because of fear of more hate attacks against Muslims.
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US drones over Baghdad as Iraq battles for Tikrit
Kurdish leader Massud Barzani says Baghdad could no longer object to Kurdish self rule in Kirkuk.
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Thai coup leader denies conspiracy with protesters
Supporters of ousted premier Shinawatra blamed a coalition of establishment linked forces to overthrow the government.
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US finally says 'no' to anti-personnel landmines
Washington failed to sign landmine banning treaty in 2009.
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New travel policy: Sri Lanka cancels on-arrival visa for Pakistan
Pakistani authorities will soon issue new travel guidelines for its nationals intending to travel to Sri Lanka.
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Pakistan-Afghanistan chamber emphasises regional integration
It is vital to support stability, growth across region.
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Middle East to mark Ramazan from Sunday: State TV
Because the crescent moon was not seen on Friday, Ramazan would begin on Sunday.
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Pakistan, Afghanistan optimistic over bilateral security arrangement
Islamabad eagerly seeking Kabul’s cooperation to prevent local terrorists from fleeing.
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Iraq crumbles
Stopgap measures are unlikely to turn around what has been a significant military drubbing for the Iraqi army.
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2014 World Cup: Group Stage wrap-up — A mixed tale of surprises and disappointments
The two most surprising teams in the last 16, Costa Rica and Greece, face each other.
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Philippine leader pledges Muslim autonomy law by January
Pledge follows Philippine resident's surprise meeting in Japan with Murad Ebrahim, the country's top Muslim rebel.
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Abdullah rouses protesters in Afghan election stand-off
Afghan presidential candidate vows to reject election result, saying he was victim of massive ballot-box stuffing.
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Kremlin advisor brands Ukraine leader 'Nazi'
Kremlin was quick to disown statement by a man widely seen to be President Vladimir Putin's close advisor on Ukraine.
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Iraq forces press fight for Tikrit university: Officers
Iraqi forces carrying out major campaign of air strikes on militants in Tikrit.
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Gas pipeline blast kills 16 in southern India: Minister
'At least 16 people are dead. We have recovered 13 bodies so far,' says state home minister N Chinna Rajappa.
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Tikrit offensive: Iraq mounts aerial assault on ISIL
Israel offers help as Maliki pushes for a political solution.
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Diplomatic talk: ‘EU, UK value their relations with Pakistan’
Barton says it is in the national interest of the UK that it should be fully integrated in the EU.
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Working together
Key challenge is developing a better understanding of each other’s concerns, willingness to work against militancy.

















































