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Iraq Kurd chief ready to strike militants in Syria
Barzani's remarks came after militants killed 7 people in an attack on a security service headquarters in Arbil.
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Kashmir rappers battle to be heard
They could raid my house, my studio, as long as I'm doing right to my country, I'll keep doing it, says MC Kash.
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Peace process: Fazl assures Karzai of bringing Taliban to talks
Taliban call JUI-F chief’s visit an exercise in futility.
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At Oval Office: Malala asks Obama to call off drone strikes
Says death of innocent people in such attacks fuels resentment.
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Troop immunity threatens to sink US-Afghan deal
A major sticking point in efforts to sign the BSA was issue of which country would try any US soldiers in Afghanistan.
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Dar briefs US treasury adviser on macroeconomic stabilisation plans
The undersecretary assures finance minister of all possible help.
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Adnan Sami asked to leave India by extremist group
The Raj Thackeray led MNS asked Sami to leave India since his visa had expired.
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Ecstatic welcome home for triumphant Afghan cricketers
The team received an official reception at Kabul airport before being driven through Kabul for jubilant celebrations.
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India, Pakistan still not at dialogue stage: Salman Khurshid
Says incidents along the LoC are not conducive to normalisation of ties between the two countries.
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North Korea warns of 'all-out war'
The warning came in the wake of joint naval drills carried out by US, South Korea and Japan.
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Progress on US-Afghan deal as Kerry visits Kabul
Karzai, Kerry hold talks: make progress over a long-delayed deal on the future of US forces in Afghanistan.
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Japan wants more than short-term US fix
United States needs to take urgent action to address short-term fiscal uncertainties, says Japanese finance minister.
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Syria rebels accused of 'execution' war crimes
Alawites accuse rebels of war crimes over the killing of 190 civilians
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Suicide bomber kills two Afghan police officials
A suicide bomber slams an explosives-laden car into police headquarters in east Afghanistan, killing two officials.
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Red alert issued as massive cyclone bears down on India
The US Navy's Joint Typhoon Centre said gusts could reach as high as 315 kilometres an hour.
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Foreign policy: In dealing with India, PM insists on ‘peace diplomacy’
Nawaz Sharif directs incoming foreign secretary to improve ties with Afghanistan.
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US military fires general overseeing N-missiles
Air Force says the matter was not tied to the operational readiness of US nuclear missiles.
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Karzai’s quest Afghan: Taliban lambast Fazl over Kabul visit
Taliban spokesperson says Afghan leader has ‘trapped’ the JUI-F chief.
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Afghan polls: Warlords, rights abusers join the race
Observers, civil society members call for rejection of their nomination papers.
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Obamas welcome courageous Malala at the White House
US President Barack Obama, along with wife Michelle and daughter Malia met with Malala at the Oval Office.
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ISAF mission in in Afghanistan unaffected by US govt shutdown: NATO
Fogh Rasmussen says Afghanistan's progress has been remarkable, and on course for 2014 handover.
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2013 Peace Prize: No Nobel – but three cheers for Malala
Little known chemical arms watchdog walks off with top award.
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LoC skirmishes: ‘Provocative’ Indian charges anger Kayani
Says army’s restraint should not be used as a pretext for levelling baseless allegations.
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UN SC approves misson to oversee destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons
The operation is scheduled to be completed by June 30, 2014
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US claims to have captured top TTP leader
US had captured Latif Mehsud in a military operation and reportedly shifted him to Bagram.
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Afghanistan seeks reduction in cost of tracking containers
Pakistan gives assurance, putting in place an advanced tracking system.
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Neighbourhood watch: Warlords, human rights abusers join Afghan election race
Observers, civil society members call for rejection of their nomination papers.
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Cyclone Phailin with huge damage potential brews in Bay of Bengal
Satellite pictures showed an intimidating cloud mass churning across the Bay of Bengal.
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Mosque and school spark new feud between Turkey and Greece
Greece refuses to revive two Muslim mosques in Athens in return for reopening an Orthodox clergy school in Turkey.
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Kerry lauds multi-faith Malaysia as model for world
Malaysia is a human and economic mosaic - and it is a model for the world,say Kerry
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US missed red flag on Snowden
While working for CIA, Snowden was suspected of trying to break into files he did not have access to,says a report.
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Google Malaysia hacked by Pakistani 'MadLeets'
“There’s not much reason behind it, only to prove that security is just an illusion. It does not exist."
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Israel PM: 'Bad deal worse than no deal' with Iran
If they (Iran) really wanted to dismantle their nuclear weapons programme, they'd come out with it, says Israel PM.
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Sunni, Shia fighters clash near Damascus shrine
Heavy clashes ensue as rebels fight to overthrow President Bashar alAssad, attack Hezbollah and Iraqi Shia militia
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Iraq says executes 42 "terrorists", including woman
Names of the 42 executed and their religious affiliations have not been disclosed
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Syrian rebels killed 190 civilians in August dawn raid - HRW
In its first government-sanctioned trip to Syria HRW documented a series of sectarian mass killings by Assad's foes
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Malala Inc: Global operation surrounds teenage activist
One of the world's biggest public relations firms, Edelman, has a team working on her behalf.
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Malala wants to be Pakistan's prime minister some day
Malala says through politics, she can save the entire country.
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Talking business: Pakistan-India trade body meets today
A 17-member Pakistan business delegation will be participating in the meeting.
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Pakistan observers: Azerbaijan polls given clean bill of health
Aliyev claimed victory for a third consecutive term.
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Diplomatic reshuffle: Kamran Shafi tipped as new envoy to Britain
Noted columnist confirms contacts with government for the coveted post.
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Afghan war: UN votes final mandate before 2014 withdrawal
Resolution authorises ISAF to carry out its duties until Dec 2014.
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State, religion and democracy: Equal rights for all, a base for democracy
Pakistan and Indonesia can learn from each other’s experiences.
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Cause célèbre?: Nobel Peace Prize - prestige, outrage and controversy
All eyes on Oslo as Pakistan weighs in on Malala’s nomination.
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Another accolade: Malala wins EU human rights prize
TTP vowed a fresh attempt on Malala's life “even in America or the UK.
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UN votes final mandate for Afghan force
Resolution authorized the ISAF to "take all necessary measures" to carry out its duties until December 31, 2014.
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Shutdown impact: US stops offering GSP scheme to exporters
Diplomat says US is assisting Pakistan in attracting investment.
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Libyan PM freed after being seized over US raid
Libyan government in a statement confirmed the premier was taken at dawn to "an unknown place for unknown reasons."
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Women more powerful than men, Malala tells Jon Stewart
Malala's interview with Jon Stewart goes viral; one clip reaches over 700,000 hits in less than 24 hours.
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US halts delivery of major weapons to Egypt
The suspension aims to signal United States' concern to Egypt's military-led government about weeks of bloodshed.

















































