International Politics

US can’t be trusted on drones issue: Pakistan ministerUS can’t be trusted on drones issue: Pakistan minister

US can’t be trusted on drones issue: Pakistan minister

Pakistan's Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Friday said US assurances over the drone attacks issue could not be…

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US commemorates JFK; international media descends on DallasUS commemorates JFK; international media descends on Dallas

US commemorates JFK; international media descends on Dallas

As America prepared to mark the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination on Friday with solemn ceremonies across…

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Nawaz Sharif assures Afghan negotiators help in peaceNawaz Sharif assures Afghan negotiators help in peace

Nawaz Sharif assures Afghan negotiators help in peace

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has assured the visiting Afghan High Peace Council President that his government will fully back…

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JFK: The rockstar of US politicsJFK: The rockstar of US politics

JFK: The rockstar of US politics

John Fitzgerald 'œJack' Kennedy (JFK) was the most loved and youngest President in United State's history. Today is his death…

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Six killed in US drone strike in PakistanSix killed in US drone strike in Pakistan

Six killed in US drone strike in Pakistan

At least six people were killed when US drones fired missiles at a seminary in Pakistan's northwest Hangu district on…

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Prachanda’s party alleges rigging in Nepal pollsPrachanda’s party alleges rigging in Nepal polls

Prachanda’s party alleges rigging in Nepal polls

Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on Thursday threatened a boycott of the Constituent Assembly if cases of alleged rigging are…

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Prachanda loses key election in KathmanduPrachanda loses key election in Kathmandu

Prachanda loses key election in Kathmandu

Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, former prime minister and chairman of the once-powerful Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), has…

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US, Afghanistan agree to terms of security deal: KerryUS, Afghanistan agree to terms of security deal: Kerry

US, Afghanistan agree to terms of security deal: Kerry

US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Wednesday that he had reached an agreement with Afghan President Hamid Karzai…

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Afghan peace negotiators arrive in IslamabadAfghan peace negotiators arrive in Islamabad

Afghan peace negotiators arrive in Islamabad

Afghan peace negotiators have arrived in Islamabad to meet senior Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, officials and diplomatic sources…

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No drone attacks during Taliban talks: US to PakistanNo drone attacks during Taliban talks: US to Pakistan

No drone attacks during Taliban talks: US to Pakistan

The US has assured Pakistan it would not conduct any drone strikes during peace talks with the Taliban, Pakistan's top…

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Pakistan forms team to probe ISI funding of politiciansPakistan forms team to probe ISI funding of politicians

Pakistan forms team to probe ISI funding of politicians

Pakistan's interior ministry has formed a committee following a directive from the Supreme Court to probe alleged funding of politicians…

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26/11 attack intended to provoke India-Pakistan war: US expert26/11 attack intended to provoke India-Pakistan war: US expert

26/11 attack intended to provoke India-Pakistan war: US expert

The 26/11 Mumbai terror attack was intended to change dramatically the future of South Asia, perhaps even by provoking a…

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US spying claims threaten transatlantic ties: MerkelUS spying claims threaten transatlantic ties: Merkel

US spying claims threaten transatlantic ties: Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday that transatlantic ties, including the negotiations on a free trade deal, are being…

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Pakistan formally begins high treason trial of MusharrafPakistan formally begins high treason trial of Musharraf

Pakistan formally begins high treason trial of Musharraf

Pakistan has announced to have formally started high treason proceedings against the former president Pervez Musharraf

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Yameen takes power in Maldives, pledges to bolster economyYameen takes power in Maldives, pledges to bolster economy

Yameen takes power in Maldives, pledges to bolster economy

Abdulla Yameen was sworn in as Maldives president on Sunday, a day after wining a closely contested runoff election, ending…

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Colombo rejects Britain’s call for human rights probe

Sri Lanka says there's no need for an international probe into its human rights record as proposed by British Prime…

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China to optimise army size, structure

China will optimise the size and structure of its army, adjust and improve the proportion between various troops, and reduce…

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Pakistan orders probe into Haqqani leader’s murder

Pakistan's interior ministry has ordered a probe into the killing of senior Haqqani network leader Naseeruddin Haqqani, a media report…

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