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Egypt replaces Waziristan as main training centre for militants: Report
German intelligence voices concern over growing number of Islamic extremists in the country.
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United States scales back plans for Guantanamo prosecutions
The tribunal's chief prosecutor says only 20 detainees could be prosecuted at most.
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Car bomber targets Afghan court staff, 14 dead
Taliban claim responsibility for suicide attack which killed 14 civilians and wounded 38 others.
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Pakistan imported military equipment from Israel: Report
ISPR denies report, says it is misleading and not based on facts.
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Russia would consider asylum for US whistleblower
Snowden's whereabouts shrouded in mystery as US lawmakers demand his immediate extradition from Hong Kong.
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Turkey police retake Istanbul protest square in new clashes
Police action surprises protesters, hundreds of whom have been camping out in the adjoining Gezi Park.
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Airspace violation: 2 Indian fighter planes enter Pakistan territory
Foreign Ministry conveys serious concern over the incident to the Indian High Commission.
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Mumbai building collapse toll rises to four: Police
A section of the five-storey Altaf Manzil building collapsed on Monday evening.
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Mumbai building in deadly collapse: police
NDTV cited neighbours saying at least 20 people were feared trapped beneath the debris after Monday's collapse.
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Afghan Taliban deny involvement in plans to attack TTP bases
TTP spokesperson accuses LeT, AI and Al-badr of planning assault.
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Iran upset about slow progress on gas pipeline
Asks Pakistan to nominate entities to go ahead with the project.
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Mandela's condition remains 'serious but stable'
President Jacob Zuma calls for the country to pray for the ailing former South African president.
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BJP leader Advani resigns from all party positions: Official source
LK Advani quit the party due to differences over its direction.
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India's rupee hits record low against the dollar
The fall is the latest blow to the damaged growth story of India, Asia's third-largest economy.
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Young, urban women: The face of Turkey's protest movement
Many of the women happily admit they are accidental activists.
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Violence flares amid Bangladesh nationwide strike
Shops and schools were closed in the capital Dhaka and major roads were largely deserted.
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Seven Taliban dead in Kabul airport attack
Militants seize 2 nearby buildings and firing on military facilities before being overwhelmed by security forces.
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Whistleblower behind US surveillance leaks identified
29-year-old Edward Snowden says he was motivated to inform public about the "massive surveillance machine."
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Turkey PM rallies supporters after fresh protest clashes
Thousands of demonstrators have been injured and three people have died in the unrest so far.
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'Raped' Irishwoman in India hospital after drug overdose
Alleged rape victim consumes cocktail of sleeping pills, pain killers and other drugs.
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Afghan Taliban ‘willing’ to talk to peace council as Karzai begins Qatar visit
Afghan government disagrees with certain pre-conditions put forward by Taliban: Source
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US agency collected second-highest amount of digital data from Pakistan
The NSA gathered 13.5 billion intelligence reports from Pakistani computer and telephone networks in March 2013.
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Drone attacks must stop: Nawaz
Prime minister invites German investment in energy sector, offers support in resolving situation in Afghanistan.
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Trilateral meeting: Pakistan, Afghan, ISAF chiefs discuss border cooperation
Commanders discussed matters relating to coordination on Pak-Afghan border, protocols to improve border control.
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Three US troops killed in Afghan 'insider attack'
Afghan soldier kills three US troops on the same day an Italian soldier dies in a grenade attack.
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Somali warlords battle over key southern port
At least eight people have been killed in fighting between rival Somali warlords.
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Syria raid on Lebanese pro-revolt area: security official
The late Friday raid was second such Syrian strike against the Sunni-majority border areas in less than a week.
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'Chapulling': Turkish protesters spread the edgy word
Turks spread the concept of 'chapulling' on social media among humorous videos and slogans inspired by the crisis.
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New documentary warns against Obama's 'Dirty Wars'
In Dirty Wars journalist Jeremy Scahill condemns "targeted killing" of purported al Qaeda linked militants.
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US army chief in Japan suspended over handling of sex assault probe
Reports of spate of embarrassing assault cases raised questions about military's ability to deal with the problem.
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Charges of cross-LoC fire denied
On Friday, Indian army officials claimed that Pakistani troops shot and killed an Indian officer near the LoC.
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Obama defends surveillance programs
US President argued that an NSA program to sweep up telephone numbers, data on calls had been authorised by Congress.
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Turkey PM urges end to protests, tells supporters to 'go home'
Premier praises his supporters for their restraint in recent days.
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Iran cartoonists on tightrope during election campaign
There have always been no-go areas, such as caricaturing supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, or the military.
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US nears decision on Bangladesh labour rights
US urges action by Dhaka to improve labour rights following a massive factory collapse.
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Britain's Prince Philip set for 'exploratory' surgery
The duke, who turns 92 on Monday, was hospitalised twice last year due to a bladder infection.
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US farmer lawsuit filed against Monsanto over GMO wheat
Monsanto lawyer Kyle McCain called the lawsuits premature.
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Brotherly ties: Karzai invites Nawaz to Kabul
Karzai’s invitation is the first received by Nawaz after becoming PM.
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Lawyers from India, Pakistan join hands to set up justice tribunal
Tribunal will share cross-border public interest issues.
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Miss World organisers scrap bikini contest due to protests in Indonesia
Contestants will sport conservative beach sarongs instead of bikinis, says local organiser.
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Russian President, wife confirm split
Putin and his wife admitted on Russian state television that they had gone through a "civilised divorce".
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India names new representative to Pakistan
Indian government appoints Dr TCA Raghavan as the new High Commissioner in Islamabad.
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US imposes sanctions on al Qaeda IED expert
Designation of Masli as bomb maker for al Qaeda aims at cutting his, the group's access to financial, trade networks.
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Families of drone attack victims urge Nawaz to halt strikes
Lawyer representing the families urges new premier to implement ruling of Peshawar high court to halt drones.
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As many as 197 Pakistanis languishing in Indian jails without consular access
Pakistani authorities claim that India has violated a bilateral agreement which makes access within 90 days mandatory.
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Pakistan rejects Indian Punjab militancy claims
Indian home minister had earlier said ISI agency was pressuring Sikh militant leaders to target Punjab.
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Pirates release Pakistani crew kidnapped off Nigeria
Armed pirates had attacked the Nigerian-flagged MT Matrix and abducted the five Pakistani crew on May 25.
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Iraq demands Kurdish forces leave disputed areas
Iraqi army alleges Kurdish forces, who filled the void when army withdrew, of trying to take control of oil fields.
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Bangladesh factory miracle survivor to leave hospital
Since her rescue on May 10, Reshma has been undergoing treatment at the Savar Combined Military Hospital.

















































