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Brave staff but grim outlook after Afghan hospital attack
The attack demonstrates the resilience of Afghan medical staff and also underlines the threat from Taliban militants
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Turkey to lift headscarf ban, boost Kurdish rights
The moves come as critics accuse Erdogan of bringing religion to the staunchly secular country.
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Netanyahu to Obama: Tighten sanctions if Iran defies West
Israel would prefer that the US superpower take the military lead against Iran if diplomacy fails.
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Baghdad area bombings kill at least 50
On Sunday,suicide bomber attacked mourners at a Shia mosque south of Baghdad, collapsing roof and killing 47 people.
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Chinese ships in disputed waters on National Day: Japan
Tokyo is not prepared even to acknowledge formally the existence of any dispute.
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Deadline missed, US slides into government shutdown
Around 800,000 government workers are expected to be sent home.
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Operation peace in Afghanistan: Karzai to attend London trilateral meeting
Taliban consider the summit as a move to weaken their initiatives.
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Safe passage: Sweden grants asylum to Sarabjit’s attorney
Awais Sheikh says he moved to Stockholm after life threats.
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Greek PM pledges to eradicate neo-Nazi group that attacked Pakistanis
Testimonies of ex-members say they used to indulge in activities where they tried to all Pakistanis they saw.
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Apple unseats Coca-Cola as world's 'best brand'
Interbrand warns Apple to keep a close eye on archrival Samsung which holds the 9th position on the list.
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Unilever warns emerging markets slowdown has accelerated
Unilever generates about 57 percent of its 51 billion euros of annual sales from developing and emerging markets.
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UN Secy Gen welcomes Pakistan, India talks
Moon welcomed the talks between the two neighbouring countries in a meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister.
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GSK says sells thrombosis brands, French site
Aspen will acquire global rights to the Arixtra and Fraxiparine brands -- excluding China, India and Pakistan.
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Pakistan condemns as drone strikes continue with impunity
Pakistan reiterates that the drone strikes are a violation of its sovereignty and are counter-productive.
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Afghanistan want direct passage to Cricket World Cup: coach
Afghanistan coach Kabir Khan confident the team would perform well in do-or-die qualification matches against Kenya.
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Do or die as US, Congress face government shutdown
Lawmakers have one final day to try to prevent the first US government shutdown in 17 years.
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India court convicts ruling party ally in 1990s graft case
Yadav was found guilty along with 44 others of conspiracy and cheating over a scam which first came to light in 1996.
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Did you know?: Indian director told to avoid Indo-Pak subject
Debutante director was told not to touch the Indo-Pak topic because of sensitivity.
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Suicide bomber kills 40 at Iraq mosque
The blast brought down the ceiling of the mosque in Mussayab, 60km south of the capital Baghdad.
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Boko Haram kill 40 students as they sleep in Nigerian college
President Goodluck Jonathan described the assault as "the creation of the devil".
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Saudi cleric says women who drive risk damaging their ovaries
"If a woman drives a car, not out of pure necessity, that could have negative physiological impacts"
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Muslims in hiding in Myanmar after sectarian strife flares
Clashes between Buddhists and Muslims have killed at least 237 people,left more than 150,000 homeless since June 2012.
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Kerry sees potential for quick Iran nuclear deal
It would have the potential to dramatically improve relationship between US and Iran.
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Nearly 9 in 10 kids in China know cigarette logos: Study
In China, on average, kids knew almost four out of eight of the brands.
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Unmanned war: US drone kills six in N Waziristan
Latest strike takes place a day after PM’s speech at the UN calling for an end to the campaign.
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Lashing out: BJP leader Modi attacks Nawaz for lampooning Singh
In off-the-cuff remarks, the Pakistani premier likened his Indian counterpart to an ‘old village woman’.
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Israel announces arrest of Iranian 'spy'
Suspect, holding a Belgian passport, was sent to Israel by Iran's elite Republican Guards, it charged in a statement.
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Mumbai collapse death toll climbs to 60 as search ends
The cave-in was the latest in a string of building collapses in and around Mumbai in recent months.
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Protests ebb as Bangladesh garment factories agree wage rise
The announcement appeared to have quelled one of the biggest wage protests in the industry in years.
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Syria chemical cleanup the biggest ever staged
UN and global chemical weapons watchdog have launched an urgent appeal for scarce experts to join the mission.
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Fake online reviews get reality check
Recent crackdown by authorities in New York could be the shock needed for the online sector to clean up its act.
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China launches free trade zone in Shanghai: Xinhua
The project is seen as a testing ground for much-needed reforms in the world's second largest economy.
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LoC violations: Islamabad ready for independent probe, says Nawaz
Says will renew invitation to Manmohan Singh.
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Expo 2013: Bangladeshi businessmen place $8m worth of orders
Expo bears fruit as first big order comes from regional economy.
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A Surat diary
The day after the event, Surat was in danger of being flooded from an overflowing Tapi river again.
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With one eye on peace, Manmohan terms Pakistan an 'epicentre of terrorism'
Indian PM says the country is committed to resolving all issues with Pakistan.
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Miss World 2013 crown goes to Miss Philippines
Megan Young promises to be "the best Miss World ever".
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Nawaz says he will renew his invitation for Indian premier to visit Pakistan
Prime Minister says that while terror attacks are extremely unfortunate, they should not derail dialogue process.
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Kenya vows not to pullout of Somalia despite mall attack
Kenya invaded southern Somalia to attack Shebab bases two years ago.
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Australia expresses sympathy for asylum-seeker tragedy
A second boat with 40 refugees, including some Pakistanis was rescued and returned to Indonesia.
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Pressure mounts on government over Nairobi attack
President Uhuru Kenyatta has vowed not to bow to the Shebab group that claimed the Westgate mall bloodbath.
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Nawaz addresses Pakistani community in New York
Loans taken by the govt in the last five years are more than the loans from 40 to 50 years before then, says Nawaz.
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Shoe thrown in mixed reception for Rowhani after Obama call
A small police contingent separated the rival demonstrators.
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Mumbai collapse toll reaches 50, more feared trapped
Several diggers had been pressed into action to lift some of the larger slabs of concrete.
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Chinese police rescue 92 children kidnapped for sale: State media
Police simultaneously swooped on locations in 11 provinces recently after a six-month investigation.
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With a smile, Iran president makes history in a week
Rouhani stole the show at UN summit by explaining how he wanted better relations with the West.
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Campaign kicks off as Karzai’s brother set to enter presidential race
Women’s rights activist Fawzia Koofi launches movement to ensure female participation; plans to contest elections.
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UN Security Council demands elimination of Syria chemical arms
Obama calls resolution "potentially huge victory", Russia claims victory in deal on Syria UN resolution.
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Neighbourhood watch: Campaigning kicks off as Karzai’s brother sets to enter presidential race
Women rights activist Fawzia Koofi launches movement to ensure female participation, plans to contest elections.
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Singh tones down hopes for Nawaz meeting
Singh told President Barack Obama that India still faced ‘difficulties’ because of Pakistan’s activities.

















































