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West can’t force its will on us, says SyriaWest can’t force its will on us, says Syria

West can’t force its will on us, says Syria

Syria's foreign ministry on Tuesday said talks about the political and constitutional legitimacy in Syria is an "exclusive" right of…

10 years ago
Strike called after death rap for Jamaat leaderStrike called after death rap for Jamaat leader

Strike called after death rap for Jamaat leader

Bangladesh's largest Islamist party has called a 48-hour national strike after the country's apex court on Tuesday morning awarded the…

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Mumbai attack: Pakistan commission to visit IndiaMumbai attack: Pakistan commission to visit India

Mumbai attack: Pakistan commission to visit India

An eight-member Pakistani judicial commission will leave for India on Sep 21 to cross-examine the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack witnesses.

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UN report on Syria: Is White House jumping to conclusion?UN report on Syria: Is White House jumping to conclusion?

UN report on Syria: Is White House jumping to conclusion?

It is important to note that nowhere in the UN report it has been mentioned that the Syrian government fired…

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Survivors tell harrowing tales of Washington shootingSurvivors tell harrowing tales of Washington shooting

Survivors tell harrowing tales of Washington shooting

Survivors of Monday's deadly mass shooting at the Navy Yard in Washington D.C. recalled harrowing scenes of panic, improvisation and…

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Pakistan again violates ceasefirePakistan again violates ceasefire

Pakistan again violates ceasefire

Pakistani troops on Tuesday fired at Indian positions in Mendhar sector on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and…

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Top Amnesty award for Malala YousafzaiTop Amnesty award for Malala Yousafzai

Top Amnesty award for Malala Yousafzai

Pakistani schoolgirl and education rights campaigner Malala Yousafzai and American singer, human rights and social justice activist Harry Belafonte was…

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Obama authorises military aid to Syrian oppositionObama authorises military aid to Syrian opposition

Obama authorises military aid to Syrian opposition

US President Barack Obama on Monday released an executive order to officially authorise "non-lethal military aid" to the Syrian opposition…

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Most Syrians killed in unlawful conventional attacks: UNMost Syrians killed in unlawful conventional attacks: UN

Most Syrians killed in unlawful conventional attacks: UN

A vast majority of Syrians have been killed in unlawful attacks through use of conventional weapons such as guns and…

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Syria suffering from humanitarian disasterSyria suffering from humanitarian disaster

Syria suffering from humanitarian disaster

The Syrian war has already killed more than 100,000 people and driven millions out from their homes. Syria blames rebels,…

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12 dead in Washington shooting rampage12 dead in Washington shooting rampage

12 dead in Washington shooting rampage

A shooting rampage at a US naval base that sent shock waves through the US capital on Monday left at…

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UN chemical experts confirm use of sarin gas in Syria attackUN chemical experts confirm use of sarin gas in Syria attack

UN chemical experts confirm use of sarin gas in Syria attack

UN chemical weapons investigator Ake Sellstrom handed over his report on the August 21 gas attack on Damascus suburbs and…

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Terrorists can’t dictate us terms: KayaniTerrorists can’t dictate us terms: Kayani

Terrorists can’t dictate us terms: Kayani

Pakistan's Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani today said terrorists won't be allowed to take advantage of the ongoing peace…

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Militants torch NATO oil tankers in PakistanMilitants torch NATO oil tankers in Pakistan

Militants torch NATO oil tankers in Pakistan

At least 20 NATO oil tankers were destroyed in an attack by militants in Pakistan's Balochistan province.

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UN chief receives report on Syria chemical weaponsUN chief receives report on Syria chemical weapons

UN chief receives report on Syria chemical weapons

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday received the report from the UN fact-finding group on the alleged use of…

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Nina Davuluri is first Miss America of Indian descentNina Davuluri is first Miss America of Indian descent

Nina Davuluri is first Miss America of Indian descent

Miss New York, 24-year-old Nina Davuluri, became the First Miss America of Indian descent as the famous beauty pageant returned…

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US warns Syria of ‘real threat of force’US warns Syria of ‘real threat of force’

US warns Syria of ‘real threat of force’

US Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday warned the Syrian regime saying "the threat of force is real" if…

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Manmohan Singh has little to offer: Pakistani dailyManmohan Singh has little to offer: Pakistani daily

Manmohan Singh has little to offer: Pakistani daily

India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was in the "twilight of his career" and has very little to promise to Pakistan…

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