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GM fires 15 over ignition scandal but says 'no coverup'
"GM takes responsibility for the problem and will compensate the victims of accidents tied to the faulty ignitions."
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Obama makes 'no apologies' for Taliban hostage deal
Taliban commander says prisoner swap shows group has legitimacy.
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India's Modi thanks Nawaz Sharif for gift
Modi thanks PM Nawaz for 'wonderful' white sari for his mother
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Ally of India’s Modi says rape “sometimes right, sometimes wrong”
Babulal Gaur says crime of rape can only be considered to have been committed if it is reported to police
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Canada manhunt underway after lone gunman kills three police officers
Gunman still at large; police urges residents to stay inside and lock their doors.
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Australians lose $100 million in coins each year
Mint chief executive Ross MacDiarmid tells govt hearing that 255 million coins disappear annually and are replaced.
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Iran president to visit Turkey on June 9: Official
He will be visiting Turkey for the first time since he was elected last year.
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Blast kills four Afghan policemen: Officials
Afghanistan has seen a flare-up in violence ahead of the second-round presidential election on June 14.
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Palestinians demand US response to Israel settlement move
The new homes will be in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem and elsewhere in the occupied West Bank.
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'Qaeda' gunmen kill 14 Yemen soldiers, civilian: Security
Militants attacked a checkpoint with automatic rifles, also wounding a number of soldiers.
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US considered operation inside Pakistan to rescue American soldier
Former administration official claims US was, however, concerned about angering Pakistan’s government and ISI.
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Exchange of prisoners
America wants out of Afghanistan as fast as is decently possible, It is yet another war that they have failed to win.
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800 babies buried in septic tank at Irish home for unmarried mothers
The septic tank was discovered in 1975 by locals when concrete slabs covering the tank broke up.
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Living replica of van Gogh's ear on display in Germany
Artist collaborated with scientists to reconstruct the Dutch master's ear using DNA from a relative and 3D printers.
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Beijing ramps up security for 25th anniversary of Tiananmen crackdown
Under pressure from authorities, Chinese online social networks quickly delete any perceived references to crackdown.
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Taliban release video of US soldier's handover
Bowe Bergdahl was freed on Saturday in exchange for five senior Taliban militants detained at Guantanamo Bay.
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Obama defends deal with Taliban to free US soldier
US Army Sergeant's release secured in return for transfer of 5 Taliban prisoners from prison at Guantanamo Bay.
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Sisi named Egypt president-elect with 96.9% of vote
Sisi's lopsided victory had been certain, with many lauding him as a hero for ending Morsi's divisive rule in July.
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Cross-border attacks: US steers clear of Pak-Afghan spat
Advises Kabul to use diplomatic channels to resolve issue.
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Iraq attacks and shelling kill 33
Worst of Tuesday's bloodshed was concentrated in Fallujah, where 43 others were also wounded.
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Israeli troops kill Palestinian at West Bank checkpoint
Odeh's family told media reports that he was at the checkpoint awaiting a delivery of phones.
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120 killed in Yemen fighting between Houthi rebels, government forces
Twenty government soldiers also killed in the fighting.
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Football: Sialkot workers fire 'Brazuca' ball to Brazil
She has no idea who Lionel Messi is but Gulshan Bibi can't wait for the World Cup - because she helped make the...
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Polls open in Syrian presidential election
Assad is running against two relatively unknown challengers approved by parliament to participate in election.
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Indian minister killed in head-on collision
Indian Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde had served as deputy leader of Modi's BJP in parliament.
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COAS leaves for China to discuss strategic issues
The current regional situation, particularly in Afghanistan, likely to come under discussion.
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India trip: Nawaz was treated ‘like a junior’, says Imran Khan
PTI leader also criticises lack of discussion over Kashmir issue.
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Rocket attacks: Kabul seeks US help against Pakistan
US Embassy in Kabul has not made any comments on the letter.
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Russia lifts arms embargo to Pakistan: report
Russia has long been the largest supplier of arms to India, which is the world's top arms buyer.
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Japan bid farewell to Olympic stadium
To be dismantled over 15 months and replaced with a new $1.6b venue.
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In protest: Afghanistan pulls out of security talks in Islamabad
Move prompted by cross-border attacks; Kabul hit out at US silence.
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Adding muscle: With Pakistan, China in mind, Modi bolsters security team
Ex-spy chief Ajit Doval appointed national security adviser, former army chief VK Singh takes over as federal minister
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Taliban trumpet detainees release as a ‘great victory’
Spokesperson says released prisoners to ‘live with their families in Qatar’.
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Prisoner swap: Pakistan weighed in on Gitmo deal
Officials say Islamabad helped two sides establish initial contact that led to release of US soldier.
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A Pakistani’s perspective: Why Bangladesh is doing better than Pakistan
Despite similar problems, Dhaka is better positioned to export more.
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Drawdown in Afghanistan
US must not repeat the same mistakes it made by abandoning Afghanistan following the Soviet withdrawal in 1988.
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China seeks to wipe Tiananmen from popular memory
"I don't know what you are talking about," says student of prestigious Peking University when asked about the protests
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Spread of poliovirus: Travellers need vaccination papers from today
Govt to enforce the WHO recommendation; advisory prepared for all provinces, health depts.
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Bajaur Agency raid: Kabul put on notice after troops repel militants
14 militants and one soldier killed in attack on border post.
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Get ready to Samba: FIFA World Cup 2014
Hosts Brazil kick off the world cup on June 12 in the Group A match against Croatia at the Arena de Sao Paulo.
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How Modi will govern India
First glance looks as if it will be different from Modi in Gujarat. But closer look reveals same instincts at work.
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Taliban releases US solider in exchange for five Afghan detainees
Five Guantanamo detainees will be released as part of the deal securing the freedom of a US soldier held for 5 years.
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Sach Mooch: How to be a diva like Narendra Modi
Memorise what I will tell you because if you want to be a world-class leader in future, then you gotta be a coolio.
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Obama to meet Ukraine's Poroshenko in Poland: US official
Obama will come face-to-face with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to France.
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Kidnapped Chinese, Filipino rescued in Malaysia
PM Najib Razak says that ransom was not paid to secure their release.
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Roadside bomb kills 12 civilians in eastern Afghanistan
Two other civilians also wounded in the explosion.
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US confrims that an American citizen had carried out suicide bombing in Syria
State dept confirms first such case in which Abu Hurayra Al-Amriki carried out a suicide car bombed in Idlib.
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Karzai welcomes, Taliban oppose Obama’s decision of keeping US troops till 2016
Afghan presidential hopeful Dr Abdullah calls for a ‘responsible’ exit strategy.
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Obama's press secretary Jay Carney resigns, deputy promoted
Jay Carney, a former Time's journalist, is stepping down after more than three years in the role.
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Obsession over Shahrukh and Sachin continues
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is one rank above Shahrukh with 22.08 points.

















































