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Four men found guilty in landmark Indian gang rape trial
Arguments on sentencing are due to begin on Wednesday and all four could be hanged for the murder conviction.
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Iran supports proposal on Syria chemical weapons: Iranian foreign ministry
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government has welcomed the Russian proposal.
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How a gang rape caused turmoil in India
A verdict is expected Tuesday on four adults accused of taking part in the gang rape of a 23-year-old student.
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Assad regime likely responsible for chemical attack in Syria: Human Rights Watch
They also investigated whether opposition forces themselves were responsible for the August 21 attacks.
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Uttar Pradesh riots: Five more dead in UP riots, toll hits 34
At least 90 people reportedly missing; Indian PM calls state chief minister to inquire about situation.
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‘Persuasive evidence’: Request to reopen probe into former UN chief’s death
The enquiry wishes to confirm whether a mercenary fighter jet may have shot down his plane.
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US Senate leader delays crucial test vote on Syria
Obama says Russia plan for Syria chemical arms may be 'positive'.
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TAPI project: Turkmenistan offers global companies role in gas export
Companies will be able to export after swapping offshore gas for onshore.
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Facebook calls for transparency in petition to US Intelligence Surveillance Court
The website says that government's responsibility of ensuring safety is possible while being transparent.
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Leaving Afghanistan to the Afghans
Foundation of peace in Afghanistan must rest on Afghan reconciliation, negotiations, accommodation among Afghan group.
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Ban calls for destruction of Syria chemical arms
There would be "very swift action" by international community to make sure the stocks are destroyed, says Ban.
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Avoiding conflict: Syria welcomes Russian chemical arms arsenal proposal
Syrian Foreign Minister stopped short of saying explicitly that President Assad accepted it.
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German rapper-turned-militant injured fighting in Syria
The group did not specify where in Syria the former rapper was fighting.
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Bunk beds and dreams of glory: Life in the Afghan Premier League
The league is split into eight teams covering the whole country to give all Afghans a side to support.
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Russia calls on Syria to hand over, destroy chemical weapons
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says this would help them "avoid military strikes".
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Aga Khan award for Architecture celebrates ‘green’ innovation
The award is presented every three years by His Highness, the Aga Khan.
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Shehzad Roy and ex-members of Guns N’ Roses to perform together for a cause
Drummer Matt Sorum feels that this collaboration will be a step towards building bridges between East and West.
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Did you know?: Ishq Khuda to be screened at Norway film festival
Lollywood seems to be on a roll.
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Assad denies chemical weapons use; US presses case for strike
Syrian president warns of retaliation if the US strikes.
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Obama gears up for all-out push on Syria
Lawmakers are set to begin debate on whether to approve limited US military action in Syria.
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Explosion outside school kills two in Beijing
17 others were injured, the casue of the blast was not clear.
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Muslim rebels take hostages in raid on Philippine southern city
Three people were killed and 10 wounded as the rebels forced their way to the city centre.
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As elections approach, a move to reaffirm a shaky Afghan alliance
Analysts say warlords in the Northern Alliance could control in excess of two million votes.
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World powers to lay off Iran at IAEA, for now
The agency's latest report showed that Tehran is defiantly expanding its nuclear activities.
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As India gang-rape trial draws to close, debate begins over what has changed
Nine months on, the protesters have disappeared, but the case has left a more lasting impact on Indian society.
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China tells Washington to return to UN on Syria, urges caution
UN inspectors are likely to hand in their report later this week.
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Policy shift?: Kabul relents, sets terms for Doha talks
Foreign ministry spokesperson says it’ll be unacceptable if the Taliban released by Pakistan rejoin insurgency .
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Talks in advanced stage: Govt may move Baradar to Turkey, Saudi Arabia
Top official says ex-Taliban deputy could spearhead talks with Afghan govt from there.
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Communal violence claims 21 lives in India
Uttar Pradesh authorities issue ‘shoot-at-sight’ orders in bid to restore peace.
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Fatwa and transaction costs in Islamic finance
The case for a centralised Shariah body for the financial markets.
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Online Pakistanis on Syria: Over 80% against US strikes, survey finds
Survey identifies that more respondents felt the ruling Assad regime was justified in the ongoing conflict in Syria.
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US plans for 3 days of attacks on Syria: Report
War planners now aim to unleash barrage of missile strikes to be followed swiftly by additional attacks on targets.
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Iran FM visits Iraq to discuss Syria on first foreign trip
Iraq's own sectarian balance has come under growing strain from the events in Syria
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10 civilians killed in NATO airstrike: Afghan officials
ISAF claims 10 enemy forces had been killed in a precision strike.
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Syria imbroglio: Pakistani Christians pray for world peace
In response to the Pope’s call, large numbers of Christians observe day of fasting.
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Nawaz encounter on hold: Singh links ‘concrete action’ to NY meeting
Says his hands are tied until Pakistan brings Mumbai attack perpetrators to book.
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European Union blames Assad for chemical attack in nuanced message
Policy chief Catherine Ashton says information "seems to indicate strong evidence" against the Syrian government.
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Protests force Indonesia to moves Miss World final to Bali
Final of the pageant moved to more tolerant island of Bali from a venue near capital Jakarta which has seen protests.
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Kerry seeks EU support on Syria after G20 split
Congress reconvenes on Monday and Obama addresses the nation on Tuesday.
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NASA launches spacecraft to study Moon atmosphere
The Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer aims to learn about atmosphere and dust while circling the Moon.
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Berlin witness: Last of Hitler’s bodyguards dies at 96
Rochus Misch was among those who joined the Nazi leader in his bunker where he committed suicide.
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Malala awarded Children’s Peace Prize
Vows to intensify struggle for children’s education.
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Critics savage 'cheap and cheerless' Diana film as tawdry soap
Majesty magazine Managing Editor Joe Little said the royal family would continue to maintain a dignified silence.
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Alliance of non-Pukhtun leaders under fire for widening ethnic divide
Expected to announce presidential candidate after a round of consultations.
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Hard choices in Syria
For Syria, first priority must be to slow the tailspin triggered by its rulers. Not take action that spawns horrors.
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Sharp rise in British drone use in Afghanistan
In 2012 British drones flew 892 missions over Afghanistan, firing missiles on 92 occasions.
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Taliban deny involvement in Banerjee's killing
Taliban spokesperson denies militants were involved but provincial police chief says militants may have had a grudge.
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South Korea bans more Japan fishery products from near Fukushima on eve of Olympic decision
Seoul banned 50 imports from eight Japanese prefectures, like Fukushima, due to concerns of radiation contamination.
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New Snowden documents say NSA can break common Internet encryption
Publications say NSA used a variety of means for setting encryption standards.
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In the new Myanmar, an old junta's laws survive and adapt
The junta is gone, but the Electronic Transactions Law and other draconian legislation remain on Myanmar's books.

















































