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Islamabad airport named among 'world's worst' airports of 2013
Manila Airport's main terminal was declared worst with Calcutta beating Islamabad to third position.
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Malala reunited with attack schoolfriends
Malala awarded an honourary masters degree from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
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US set to release $1.6 billion to Pakistan: Report
The funds will be released for military and economic assistance for Pakistan including for the DIamer-Bhasha dam.
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Afghan jirga to decide on fate of US troops in November
The Loya Jirga has been set to meet on November 19 to decide on how many US troops remain, whether they have immunity.
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Deadly blast near Syrian capital as envoy pushes peace
State media blamed the early-morning blast at entrance to mixed Christian-Druze suburb of Jaramana on "terrorists".
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PIA denies child born on PIA flight from Toronto to Karachi
Spokesperson terms the report preposterous and unfounded.
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Japan typhoon death toll rises to 29
Powerful typhoon set off mudslides that buried some 30 houses and damaged more than 300 structures on small island.
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Civilian killed by Indian military at LoC, says Pakistan
On Thursday, Pakistan accused India of killing a soldier in "unprovoked firing" in the same region.
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Prominent British Muslims warned over 'Shebab' video
The US-based monitor SITE Intelligence Group had identified the video as having been produced by the Shebab.
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Ex-rebel capital wary of looming Afghan election
Candidates' papers are now being checked after 27 names registered for the election to succeed President Hamid Karzai.
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Nine Lebanese pilgrims kidnapped in Syria freed
Two Turkish pilots whose abduction was linked to their capture may also be freed.
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Syria peace envoy begins tour as dozens die in Aleppo
UN-Arab League representative's visit is part of efforts to convene peace conference in Geneva next month.
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Mayor of Chinese city of Nanjing fired for corruption
Ji Jianye was fired for "suspected serious disciplinary violations".
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Indian PM heads to Russia, China to boost trade
Singh will also seek a breakthrough on the border dispute with China that has soured ties for decades.
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Pakistan tells UN at least 400 civilians killed by drone strikes
An additional 200 victims were deemed "probable non-combatants."
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Nawaz heads to US to meet Obama, Kerry
Nawaz will meet John Kerry tomorrow and Barack Obama on Wednesday, October 23.
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Remittances sent: US clears old CSF dues worth $322m
Dar took the issue of CSF installment with US State and Treasury Departments during his recent Washington visit.
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General Assembly panel: Use drones under UN charter says envoy
Pakistan calls for international norms to govern UAVs.
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Botched store robbery: Pakistani student killed in Sydney
FO condemns incident, urges Canberra to ensure safety and security of Pakistani citizens.
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Cross-border attacks: Indian shelling kills soldier, civilian
Fierce round of skirmishes witnessed.
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NY man arrested, charged with trying to join al Qaeda
Prosecutors charged that Zea planned to join al Qaeda outside the United States that would result in murder.
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Pakistan, IFC discuss $500m trade financing for oil imports
Agreement in principle for $500m revolving trade financing facility, to be gradually expanded to $1b.
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Karzai’s call for ‘Loya Jirga’ to discuss security pact draws disdain
Urges US to take action against Afghanistan’s ‘aggressive’ neighbours.
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Averting damage: Kabul shares security plan for power, gas import
Is engaging local tribes to protect transmission lines, gas pipeline.
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Electioneering on Indian television
Voters have learnt to keep counsel, watch tamasha, attend rallies then vote exactly for who they feel will serve them.
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Drones: UN investigator asks US to release data on civilian casualties
Ben Emmerson says that the involvement of CIA in countries where strikes occur hinders transparency.
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Indian firing in Chaprar sector leaves one dead
The unprovoked firing led Pakistani Rangers deployed at the posts to retaliate.
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Malala all smiles as she meets Queen Elizabeth
The reception was attended by 350 guests from academic institutions around the world.
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Pakistan's love for Saudi Arabia '95% favourable': Pew poll
Majority of Pakistani respondents say Saudi regime protects personal freedoms within its borders.
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Couple in China sell baby daughter for iPhone: Report
Investigators found that the mother used the money to buy an iPhone, high-end sports shoes and other goods.
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Saudi Arabia declines UN Security Council seat, citing failure to tackle conflict
It said it was unable to take its seat until reforms were introduced, but did not specify what reforms it wanted.
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Syria says peace talks possible as rebels kill top officer
The peace process will get a renewed push from US Secretary of State John Kerry.
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India, China near pact aimed at keeping lid on border tension
India, China to figure out a way to break decades-old stalemate on overlapping claims to long stretches of Himalayas.
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5kg heroin seized from PIA London-bound flight from Karachi
The heroin was hidden in the toilet of the plane.
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Maid's story of torture shines light on India slave labour
Girl says she was beaten with belts, brooms and chains while locked in the home where she was hired to work as a maid.
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Blackwater guards face new US charges for Iraq shooting deaths
Shooting caused tension in US-Iraqi relations and raised concerns about US government's use of private contractors.
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Spate of attacks on Shias kills 59 people in Iraq
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for any of the attacks.
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Somalia's Shebab: Regional threats after Westgate attack
The attack on the Nairobi mall which left 67 dead marked a significant and worrying step up in Shebab operations.
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Snowden says he took no secret documents to Russia
Snowden also insisted he was able to protect the documents from China's spy services.
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US may use Romanian airbase for Afghan pullout
The proposed agreement would solve a major logistical hurdle facing the US.
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Couple in UK arrested for trafficking, raping servant girl from Pakistan
Ilyas Ashar, 84, and Tallat Ashar, 68, will be sentenced at Manchester Crown Court on 23 October.
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Saudi Arabia wins first ever UNSC seat, to be 'voice' of those concerned over Syria
Saudi Arabia to take the seat of Asia-Pacific representation from Pakistan.
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Overstay: India grants Adnan Sami Khan three-month extension on visa
Sami says he followed standard extension procedures to secure a visa extension and could not leave the country.
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Mythical yeti ‘could be descended from ancient polar bear
DNA from a beast in Kashmir was 100% match with a sample from a 4000 year old polar bear jawbone found in Norway.
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A year on, no news of US journalist captured in Syria
Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders reports that at least 16 foreign journalists are missing in Syria.
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More bombs explode in Myanmar; police arrest four suspects
The string of bombings have killed at least two people and wounded four over five days in four different regions.
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Japan rescuers search mudslide for typhoon survivors
Typhoon had killed at least 18 people.
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Iran, world powers pledge new nuclear talks
After talks deal Wednesday, Iran said it was hopeful for a "new phase in our relations" with international community.
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Suicide truck bomber kills 11 in northern Iraq: Police
Attack targeted members of Iraq's predominantly Shia Shabak minority in the village of Mwafaqiya in Nineveh province.
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Corruption watchdog slams Chinese firms' lack of transparency
China got the lowest rating of the BRICS economies.

















































