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British royal dynasty set for George's christening
3 generations of future British kings will gather at St James's Palace for the low-key christening of Prince George.
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Pakistan, India accuse each other of LoC violations
Accusations fly across Line of Control as often as alleged firing and mortar shelling.
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Saudi Arabia warns of shift away from US over Syria, Iran
Saudi Arabia threatens rift with US that could take alliance between Washington, kingdom to its lowest point in years.
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China, India sign deal aimed at soothing Himalayan tension
Two nuclear-armed giants try to break a decades-old stalemate.
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White House official fired over anonymous tweets
Jofi Joseph was director of nuclear non-proliferation on the White House National Security Council staff.
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Money does not grow on trees but gold leaf does
Australian researchers have found minuscule nuggets of gold hidden inside the leaves of eucalyptus trees.
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Gitmo detainees assert right to claim torture
You can't gag somebody about talking about torture and then want to kill them.
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Chance of a new life trumps risks for Afghan refugees
Many Afghans are looking for an escape as more than a decade of international intervention winds down.
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China paper's front-page demand for journalist release
Journalist Chen Yongzhou was held on Friday by police on "suspicion of damaging business reputation."
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Nawaz takes up post-war ties with Obama
Nawaz seeks to build a new type of post-Afghanistan war relationship as he presses for an end to drone strikes.
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‘White Widow’ penned an ode to bin Laden
Woman wanted for alleged terror proclaimed love for fallen al Qaeda chief.
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Qatari minister’s camp attacked
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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South Asia tensions: PM to go ‘extra mile’ for peace with India
Nawaz terms drone strikes ‘a major irritant’ in relations with US.
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Apple gives away Mac software, unveils iPad Air
Apple's iPad Air is about 20 percent thinner than the previous generation of tablets, starting at $499.
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US denies it violated international law while using drones
Jay Carney says that the US chose a course of action that minimised loss of innocent life.
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Shahrukh Khan and surrogacy in India
The Khans have shown how its more important to have your own child, than be bothered about ‘non-questions’ on ethics.
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Vatican to take on the Anglican Church, in a cricket match
"The Vatican team will be able to play anybody in the world. We hope to see a Vatican team playing at Lord's"
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Syria's Assad deals blow to peace initiative
Says factors are not in place for it to succeed.
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China crackdown to come under scrutiny at UN rights review
China's human rights record under President Xi Jinping to come under formal international scrutiny.
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Kurdish rebels threaten new fight in Turkey as Syria clashes intensify
Ankara has strongly denied backing any rebel faction against Kurds in Syria.
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US hit by new spying row amid anger in France, Mexico
France and Mexico condemn revelations that Washington tapped millions of phonecalls and hacked into leaders' emails.
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US tries to calm Saudi anger over Syria, Iran
Kerry seeks to calm rising tensions with Saudi Arabia,as it spurns Security Council seat in fury over Syria crisis.
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Sultan of Brunei introduces tough Islamic punishments
Punishments include stoning to death for adulterers, severing of limbs for theft and flogging.
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Afghanistan says differences remain on US security pact
For almost a year, Washington and Kabul have been seeking to conclude a Bilateral Security Agreement.
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China rail employees punished after spending $137m on receptions
CRCC spent $137 million on receptions in one year - equivalent to about 10 percent of its 2012 profits.
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Jammu and Kashmir status: FO slams Indian minister’s remarks
Salman Khurshid had lambasted proposals of US intervention yesterday.
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Nawaz in Washington: US shows keenness to improve relations
State Department asks Congress to resume more than $300m in security assistance to Pakistan.
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Electricity import: Russia’s $500 million funding offer gets cold shoulder
Three nations participating in Casa-1000 MW power import project don’t warm up to the proposal under US influence.
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Dispute settlement: Int’l court orders release of Turkish power ship
The company welcomes verdict, seeks compensation from Pakistan.
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Iran sees nuclear talks with powers finishing within year
Iran believes it can wrap up negotiations with world powers over its disputed nuclear programme in one year or less.
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Obama pushes immigration reform, Republicans still wary
Obama said,"We should finish the job of fixing our broken immigration system."
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LoC violation: Indian firing injures 8 civilians in Sialkot
A Pakistani military official claimed a civilian was earlier killed in the same region.
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Lebanese say Syria captors tormented them with lies
Lebanese ex-hostage Ali Termos says his Syrian rebel captors moved him 13 times during his 17-month ordeal.
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Pressure mounts on Syria opposition to join talks
Western and Arab diplomats will try to build support for proposed Syrian peace talks next month.
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China court to issue Bo Xilai appeal decision Friday
Bo was sentenced to life in prison in September by the Intermediate People's Court in Jinan.
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China smog emergency shuts city of 11 million people
The smog is expected to continue for the next 24 hours.
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India PM meets Putin for nuclear, arms talks
The PM is hoping to clinch a delayed nuclear power plant agreement and expand Soviet-era military ties.
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Global platform: PBIT to facilitate World Trade Bridge participants
Several Pakistani businessmen to participate in the World Trade Bridge 2013.
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Turkish investment: Punjab signs MoU on capacity building
Technical assistance, vocational training main components of the agreement.
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Social outcast: Tito’s widow, from glory to isolation
Jovanka Broz dies at the age of 88.
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Boosting defence: India may cut deal with Russia for second nuclear submarine
Manmohan Singh to meet Putin today with focus on strengthening ties.
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Offshore project: Nigeria adopts NADRA system
President among the first to enroll for identity cards through new system.
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Kashmir issue: India rejects demand for US intervention
PM Nawaz sought US help to resolve the issue during stopover in London.
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Arrival in Washington: PM Nawaz kicks off four-day US trip
Premier will meet Secretary Kerry ahead of his meeting with Obama.
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India is like home to me: Adnan Sami
Singer expresses love for the country despite controversies.
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Rich Roll: Living the brave and healthy way
On his trip to Karachi for a speaking session, Rich felt honoured to be given the chance to do what he loves.
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Pakistani student wins President’s Award in Malaysia
Syed Faiq Najeeb from Karachi clinches President's Award for the 'Best Student of the Year'.
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Brief stopover: Nawaz says drones part of agenda for US talks
Nawaz Sharif stopped over in London on his way to the US.
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British Pakistani man released after terror probe
The 29-year-old Briton of Pakistani origin, had been held during a string of raids last Sunday.
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The Great Indian (non) Debate
Manifestos in India are neither written nor read seriously. They are incidental.

















































