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Drone strike kills Al-Shabaab commander in SomaliaDrone strike kills Al-Shabaab commander in Somalia

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…

10 years ago
Australia’s war in Afghanistan over: PMAustralia’s war in Afghanistan over: PM

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…

10 years ago
Indian-American, team discover most distant galaxyIndian-American, team discover most distant galaxy

Indian-American, team discover most distant galaxy

Astronomers, including an Indian-American, have discovered the most distant spectroscopically confirmed galaxy ever found - one created within 700 million…

10 years ago
Syrian refugees in Lebanon exceed 800,000: UNSyrian refugees in Lebanon exceed 800,000: UN

Syrian refugees in Lebanon exceed 800,000: UN

The number of Syrians who have fled their war-torn country to neighbouring Lebanon has exceeded 800,000, the latest UN refugee…

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Bobby Jindal still deciding on 2016Bobby Jindal still deciding on 2016

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’ destructionSyria submits plan for chemical weapons’ destruction

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…

10 years ago
Obama aware of spying on Merkel: German dailyObama aware of spying on Merkel: German daily

Obama aware of spying on Merkel: German daily

US President Barack Obama was aware of the alleged monitoring of mobile phone communications of Chancellor Angela Merkel, a German…

10 years ago
US bugged Merkel’s phone since 2002US bugged Merkel’s phone since 2002

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 Afghanistan11 Taliban rebels surrender in Afghanistan

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 MedvedevChina poses no danger to Russia, says Medvedev

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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China’s industrial profit growth improvesChina’s industrial profit growth improves

China’s industrial profit growth improves

Major Chinese industrial firms saw their profits rise 13.5 percent year-on-year in the first three quarters January-September, better than the…

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Development partnership with neighbours is our goal: Chinese presidentDevelopment partnership with neighbours is our goal: Chinese president

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…

10 years ago
Health situation in Syria continues to deteriorate: WHOHealth situation in Syria continues to deteriorate: WHO

Health situation in Syria continues to deteriorate: WHO

The health situation in Syria has been deteriorating due to a shortage of medicines and medical workers, destruction of health…

10 years ago
Sheikh Hasina, Khaleda Zia hold talks to end political impasseSheikh Hasina, Khaleda Zia hold talks to end political impasse

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: SharifPakistan to strengthen Air Force: Sharif

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…

10 years ago

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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Pakistan didn’t approve drone strikes, says envoy

Pakistan did not approve drone attacks on its territory, Pakistan's envoy to UN Masood Khan said.

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Indian-American run firm to fix Obamacare website

The Obama administration has turned to a technology company run by Indian-Americans to fix the problem ridden website for Americans…

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