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Two US, Afghan troops die in insider attack: NATO
At least one individual wearing an ANSF uniform turned his weapon at a group of Afghan and coalition service members.
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EU offers to send observers for Pakistan elections
EU says deploying election observation mission is a tangible sign of its support to a democratic Pakistan.
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Halal food label withdrawn in Sri Lanka after protests
Food manufacturers in Sri Lanka have long made all their products using halal methods.
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North Korea cuts off hotline with South Korea
The North has threatened a nuclear strike on the United States, but has been dismissed as rhetoric by analysts.
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Britain to make case for removal of cleric Qatada
A decade of court battles followed to first keep him behind bars and then remove him from Britain.
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Afghan actor killed in NATO air strike
A local rebel commander, Mohammad Alam, was among those killed.
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Japan honours victims of 2011 quake, tsunami, nuclear disasters
Almost 300,000 people still live in temporary housing.
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Main accused in Delhi gang-rape commits suicide: Jail
Ram Singh was the main accused of five men and a juvenile who were put on trial for the attack on a 23-year-old.
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Thwarted ambitions: Migration dream over for young Pakistani
After studying in France for eight years, Ahmed Sohail now feels out of place in his own land.
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Deal on: Pakistan, Iran to launch gas pipeline project today
A 300-member strong Pakistani delegation led by President Zardari will attend the historic ceremony.
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Greece and the EU’s obsession with austerity
Troika of European powers is actually crowding out Greek interests.
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Life after Jobs: For Apple, the real test is yet to come
All its current offerings are still products of Steve Jobs’ innovative mind.
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Taliban, US revive reconciliation talks in Qatar: Karzai
The Taliban spokesman in Afghanistan deny that negotiations with the United States had resumed.
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The new Nazis
Bolstered by an economic meltdown and fears of a cultural invasion,the radical right is on the march across Europe.
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Post-Hugo Chavez: Venezuelans seek snap elections
Acting President has vowed to keep Chavez’s self-styled socialist revolution alive.
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LoC violations: Indian Army chief issues stern warning
The Indian army has conveyed its concerns regarding alleged ceasefire violations to the centre.
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US transfer of Bagram prison postponed
The transfer was abruptly cancelled on the same day that a suicide bomber killed 9 people in central Kabul.
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Abu Qatada arrested in Britain for breaching bail terms
Jordan convicted Qatada in his absence of encouraging militants there who planned bomb attacks in 1999 and 2000.
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Despite hostilities, Ashraf welcomed in India with 'open arms'
India says they are extending their hospitality to a guest, as no "substantive talks" planned.
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Indian gang-rape victim shares US courage awards
The young student was awarded the US International Women of Courage award posthumously after she died.
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Suicide bombing in Kabul kills nine people during Hagel visit
Afghan Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.
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US agents tracked Bin Laden son-in-law for years before arrest
Abu Ghaith was captured on February 28 and brought secretly to the United States on March 1.
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Pakistan supply routes open, but move gear slowly into Afghanistan
Restoring the Pakistani supply routes to full service after a seven-month closure has taken time.
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Remarks by Pakistani cleric spark controversy, stir up Pak-Afghan tension
Pakistan Ulema Council chief Allama Tahir Ashrafi allegedly justified suicide bombings in Afghanistan.
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Best man: Afghan Taliban may replace top negotiator
Mullah Abbas Akhund is tipped to become the next possible head of the negotiating team, says taliban leader.
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Sting operation: FBR cracks down on South Korean cigarettes
PINE was the most smuggled cigarette, says custom official.
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Football: National squad announced for qualifiers
Captain Khan confident of booking place in AFC Challenge Cup 2014.
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Have you seen? Bollywood’s upcoming female-centric films
This Women’s Day, we take a look at some of Bollywood finest actors who will be seen in interesting roles.
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James Franco lightens up for role in Oz the Great and Powerful
Instead of Johnny Depp and Robert Downey Jr, the film-maker picked Franco to play the lead.
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Ajmer Sharif's head to boycott PM Ashraf's visit
Zainul Abedin Ali Khan says it will be a dishounour to the soldiers who were allegedly killed by Pakistan on the LoC.
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No normal ties with Pakistan until it controls terror: Indian PM
Pakistan needs to shut terror machine active there, Manmohan Singh tells lawmakers.
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Venezuela's Chavez to be embalmed for public view
More than 2 million supporters have viewed his coffin and paid respects since Wednesday.
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Philippines says Syrian rebels firm on hostage demands
Rebels holding 21 Filipino peacekeepers hostage insist Syrian troops leave the area before releasing their captives.
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Afghanistan marks Women's Day with film festival
Festival designed to "build a better connection between the Afghan women in and outside the country": Organiser
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Bin Laden son-in-law faces terror charges in US court
Abu Ghaith stands accused of having "conspired, confederated, and agreed to kill US nationals: Justice Department
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North Korea voids pacts with South as sanctions toughened
Country had threatened a pre-emptive nuclear strike against the United States and South Korea.
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Pakistan's middle class fixes sights on China
Students learning Chinese hope to get a job with a Chinese company in Pakistan or go on to further studies in China.
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Senate confirmed Brennan as next CIA director
John Brennan will take over from CIA's acting director Mike Morrell.
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Iran-Pakistan project: Zardari to inaugurate pipeline on Monday
Groundbreaking ceremony will take place on border.
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Berlusconi sentenced to a year in jail in wiretap trial
Berlusconi made public the taped contents of a confidential phone call in a case related to a 2005 banking scandal.
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CIA seizes bin Laden son-in-law after Turkey deportation: Report
Abu Ghaith was detained in Turkey after he allegedly entered the country illegally from Iran.
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Pakistan ranks 122 out of 140 countries in Travel, Tourism Competitiveness report
Pakistan improves by three ranking points, up from 125 in 2011 to 122 in 2013.
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Clashes kill one as strike hits Bangladesh
The opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party enforces strike to protest at police firing on a rally on Wednesday.
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I started hating myself while playing Kasab: Sanjeev Jaiswal
Kasab was hanged in November last year for his role in Mumbai attacks, in which 166 people were killed.
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Indian tribe where women are in control
Khasi tribe in the state of Meghalaya places women at the centre of its society from the cradle to the grave.
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UN expert urges release of inquiry findings on CIA interrogation practices
International community has failed to secure full responsibility for acts committed by certain sections of the CIA.
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Gun-control drive to get first votes in US Congress
The two parties are closer to an agreement on illegal trafficking of firearms and bolstering school security.
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Google says FBI watching the Web
Company can't confirm the extent of the surveillance.
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He spoke till he could speak no longer: Rand's 13 hour filibuster
Republican senator speaks for 13 hours in a bid to block appointment of John Brennan as CIA chief.
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US, China to increase nuclear sanctions on North Korea
South Korea and Japan support the new sanctions.

















































