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AFP's Twitter photo account hacked
Most of the images posted by the hackers after the site was hacked were related to the conflict in Syria.
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Clerical error: Report on decline in Taliban attacks wrong, say US officials
Officials said a reported seven per cent decrease in "enemy-initiated attacks" for the whole of 2012 was wrong.
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US imposes sanctions on Mullah Nazir's militant group
US terms the group as "specially designated global terrorists", names new leader of the group under the sanctions.
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'India financed problems for Pakistan' from Afghanistan: Chuck Hagel
Hagel said that India has been financing "problems" for years in a previously unreleased video.
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Israel calls calm as Palestinian militants vow revenge
Militants vow revenge for a prisoner who died allegedly under torture in an Israeli jail.
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Two US sailors admit Okinawa rape: reports
Despite the curfew, misconduct involving US servicemen has continued to fuel anti-US sentiment in communities.
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Nigeria polio attacks revive conspiracy theory worries
Similar suspicions about the vaccine in Pakistan have led to the killing of at least 19 people since December.
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Historic all-women tussle for Paris mayor's post
Women only account for 26 percent in the 577-seat National Assembly.
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KFC cuts suppliers after China chicken scare
KFC will stop using chicken farms that have potential risk and improve the screening process of suppliers.
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United Nations removes Osama bin Laden from sanctions list
Freezing orders of Bin Laden's assets remain in place, countries may submit requests to unfreeze any of his assets.
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US special forces told to leave key Afghan province
Pentagon to seek clarity from Afghan government over new order.
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India TV apologises for image mix up
Indian television channel had mixed up image of Indian Mujahideen member and slain MQM MPA Manzar Imam.
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UN told atheists face discrimination around globe
Atheists can face the death penalty for their beliefs in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia among 7 countries.
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India rocket launches asteroid-spotting satellite
Suitcase-sized Canadian satellite will circle the globe every 100 minutes, scanning space to pinpoint asteroids.
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India arrests man for 'spying for Pakistan'
Indian police arrest a man who is believed to have passed on information on the Indian Air Force to an ISI agent.
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Rehman Malik asks India to apologise for implicating deceased Sindh MPA
Interior Minister Rehman Malik urges India to verify before making comments.
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Australia's iron-ore centre braces for Cyclone Rusty
A cyclone warning is in place for coastal areas from Broome, in the state's north, down to Whim Creek.
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Wombs for rent: Commercial surrogacy big business in India
Commercial surrogacy requires urgent regulation in India
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Amid leadership speculation: Castro makes surprise parliament appearance
He took his seat beside brother President Raul Castro.
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Zardari to finalise gas pipeline deal in Tehran
President to leave for Iran tomorrow to sign agreement.
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Indian media uses late MQM MPA photo for Hyderabad blasts suspect
The news channel was referring to a member of the Indian Mujahideen, however, used Manzar Imam's photo.
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Blasphemy: 4 shot dead in Bangladesh protest over bloggers
Machetes, sticks and bricks thrown at police by 3,ooo protesters, police fire in self-defense.
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Indian PM calls for calm after deadly Hyderabad blasts
I am happy that the people of Hyderabad have refused to be provoked by this nefarious incident, Manmohan Singh.
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Pakistan beat India in Junior Squash Championship
Happy tiding for Pakistan amidst South Africa cricket series gloom.
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Suicide bombers hit Afghan cities, Kabul attack foiled
Taliban spokesman claims responsibility for attacks in Puli Alam and Jalalabad but denies involvement in Kabul attack.
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Kidnapped Sikh trader returns home after 32 days
A member of Sikh community says, police played no role in Rakbir's safe return.
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Moody’s Downgrade: Britain loses AAA debt rating
The rating agency cut Britain’s grade by one notch to Aa1.
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Crisis-gripped nation: Iran offers furnace oil, LPG for Pakistan’s energy needs
Talks between the two sides in Tehran next week will firm up proposals.
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Meeting energy needs
Pakistan has to bear the brunt of US pressure on this if it wishes to import gas from Iran.
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Stalled talks
Pakistan is thwarting the possibility of even creating an anti-Taliban alliance.
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Does Rahul want to be India’s next PM?
I accept the view that Rahul Gandhi doesn’t want to become a minister in this cabinet
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Spurned by Afghanistan, Pakistan to contact Interpol over Maulvi Faqir
Interior Minister calls on Punjab government to do more to initiate criminal cases against LeJ chief Malik Ishaq.
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Deadly clashes between government, Jamaat-e-Islami continue in Bangladesh
At least two people dead in fresh clashes where police resorted to using live ammunition.
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Syria army using missiles to advance on Aleppo: NGO
Army has been trying for weeks to come closer to Aleppo in order to assault it, says Syrian Observatory.
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Sexting and bugging revealed at the FBI: Report
The US FBI sent the report to educate FBI staff and not to be disseminated publicly.
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Pope to quit Twitter after stepping down: Vatican Radio
The leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics is expected to post his final tweet on February 27.
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Five years on, no justice for British teen raped in India
Scarlett Keeling was only 15 years old when her bruised and half-naked body was found on a beach in Goa.
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N Korea leader inspects military as tensions high
Kim Jong-Un watched a flight exercise and a paratrooping drill by the Korean People's Army.
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Obama asks Supreme Court to overturn gay marriage ban
It is the first time a president has endorsed same-sex marriage rights before the Supreme Court.
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Motorcycle industry: Dawood Yamaha to set up factory in Afghanistan
The motorcycle industry in Afghanistan expects a strong growth.
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‘Pakistan should focus on long-term solutions’
US says Islamabad should not go ahead with Iran-Pakistan project.
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Going to the polls
The apprehension in India is that violence will become part of the landscape as the country moves towards an election.
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LHC irked with MFA's lack of progress on repatriating Pakistanis in Afghan jail
Court directs government to file detailed report over efforts to repatriate Pakistanis from Bagram over past 4 months.
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Pashmina goats perishing in heavy snow on Indian frontier
Pashmina wool is used in manufacturing of popular Kashmiri shawls sold across the world.
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NATO may maintain upto 12,000 troops in Afghanistan post pullout
Nato contemplating an overall force of 8-12,000 troops in Afghanistan beyond the 2014 pull out date.
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Deadly Bangladesh clashes over 'atheist bloggers'
Parts of central Dhaka turned into a battlefield as protesters attacked police.
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Cricket: India says Hyderabad will host Australia Test
Australia's tour to go ahead as planned, despite twin bombings.
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India police say were warned about Hyderabad bomb threat
The blasts that killed 18 people have added uncertainty to the Australian cricket team's upcoming tour of India
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Planning ahead: UAE company to set up coal-based power plants in Karachi
Burj Power will invest up to $700 million in four projects.
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Singapore calling
Singapore has managed its pluralism, giving each mix unbridled space to flourish and yet weld into an organic whole.

















































