International Politics

Pakistan to start talks with Taliban soon

Pakistan's Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said that negotiations with the Taliban are likely to start in the…

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Border accord with China bid to avoid tensions: Antony

Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Wednesday said the inking of a new border accord with China was a sincere attempt…

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US spymaster defends spying on world leaders

America's top spymaster offered the Casablanca defence for the US spying on world leaders, including its close allies, saying everyone…

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NSA head denies US spying in Europe

US National Security Agency Director General Keith Alexander on Tuesday told lawmakers that the recent media reports about the agency's…

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US urged to tighten privacy laws to rebuild trust

The US needs to tighten privacy laws to rebuild trust, damaged during the National Security Agency (NSA) eavesdropping scandal, as…

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US-China ties crucial: Albright

The US and China are at a crucial moment in their bilateral relationship and the two countries should work with…

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What did Obama know about US spying abroad?

Amid a brewing controversy over reports that the US was spying abroad, questions are being raised about what did President…

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Drone strike kills Al-Shabaab commander in Somalia

Two Al-Shabaab militants, including a senior commander, were killed when their vehicle was hit by a drone strike in a…

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Australia’s war in Afghanistan over: PM

"Australia's longest war" is ending and its defence forces mission in Afghanistan will be complete by 2013 end, Prime Minister…

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Bobby Jindal still deciding on 2016

Louisiana's Indian American Governor Bobby Jindal, an emerging Republican party star, believes it's still way too early to announce whether…

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Syria submits plan for chemical weapons’ destruction

Syria has submitted an initial declaration of its chemical weapon programme, including a general plan of their destruction, the Organisation…

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US bugged Merkel’s phone since 2002

The US has been spying on German Chancellor Angela Merkel's mobile phone for more than 10 years, said a magazine…

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11 Taliban rebels surrender in Afghanistan

At least 11 Taliban rebels surrendered with arms to the Afghan authorities in the country's Nangarhar province, a source said…

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China poses no danger to Russia, says Medvedev

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said here that China poses no danger to Russia, and bilateral cooperation between the two…

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Development partnership with neighbours is our goal: Chinese president

China will consolidate friendly relations and seek development partnership and security cooperation with its neighbours, Chinese President Xi Jinping has…

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Sheikh Hasina, Khaleda Zia hold talks to end political impasse

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her rival Khaleda Zia discuss the possibility of a dialogue between ruling and opposition…

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Pakistan to strengthen Air Force: Sharif

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said every effort will be made to equip the Pakistan Air Force according…

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Pakistan to bar Afghan refugees after NATO leaves

Pakistan won't allow Afghan refugees to enter the country after the withdrawal of NATO forces from war-torn Afghanistan in 2014,…

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