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Dalai Lama in Czech Republic to attend forumDalai Lama in Czech Republic to attend forum

Dalai Lama in Czech Republic to attend forum

More than 100 global delegates will hear Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama speak on challenges to democratic transition at…

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Syria’s OPCW membership to take effect next monthSyria’s OPCW membership to take effect next month

Syria’s OPCW membership to take effect next month

Syria has met its obligations in applying for membership in the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), and…

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Syrian chemical weapons: Opposition rejects US-Russia dealSyrian chemical weapons: Opposition rejects US-Russia deal

Syrian chemical weapons: Opposition rejects US-Russia deal

The Syrian opposition rejected an agreement between the US and Russia on Syrian chemical weapons and refused to declare a…

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US, Russia agree on securing Syria’s chemical arsenalUS, Russia agree on securing Syria’s chemical arsenal

US, Russia agree on securing Syria’s chemical arsenal

The US and Russia have agreed a plan to eliminate Syria's chemical weapons, US Secretary of State John Kerry said.

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Assad guilty of crimes against humanity: UN chiefAssad guilty of crimes against humanity: UN chief

Assad guilty of crimes against humanity: UN chief

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has accused Syrian President Bashar al-Assad of committing many crimes against humanity.

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EU urges economic reform as uncertainty lingersEU urges economic reform as uncertainty lingers

EU urges economic reform as uncertainty lingers

The leaders of the European Union have approved a new tranche of aid to Cyprus, urged countries stay on the…

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Sri Lankan economy growsSri Lankan economy grows

Sri Lankan economy grows

Sri Lanka's economy grew by 6.8 percent in the second quarter of 2013, improving from a 6 percent growth in…

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US ‘heartened’ at India gang rape case verdictUS ‘heartened’ at India gang rape case verdict

US ‘heartened’ at India gang rape case verdict

The US welcomed the verdict of an Indian court in last December's horrific gang rape and murder of a New…

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Over 3,000 Syrians fled to Italy in 40 days: UNOver 3,000 Syrians fled to Italy in 40 days: UN

Over 3,000 Syrians fled to Italy in 40 days: UN

Around 3,300 Syrians have fled to Italy by boat in the past 40 days to escape the intensifying conflict in…

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UN seeks information from Syria on chemical weaponsUN seeks information from Syria on chemical weapons

UN seeks information from Syria on chemical weapons

The United Nations said on Friday that it required more information from Syria before it can claim full membership in…

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Khurshid, Aziz discuss possible Manmohan-Sharif meetKhurshid, Aziz discuss possible Manmohan-Sharif meet

Khurshid, Aziz discuss possible Manmohan-Sharif meet

India's External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid and Sartaj Aziz, Pakistan prime minister's adviser on foreign affairs and national security, held…

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Putin’s message to the US: There are no Superpowers anymorePutin’s message to the US: There are no Superpowers anymore

Putin’s message to the US: There are no Superpowers anymore

Continuation of the Syrian crisis may lead to chaos and anarchy.

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Khurshid meets Aziz in BishkekKhurshid meets Aziz in Bishkek

Khurshid meets Aziz in Bishkek

India's External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid met Sartaj Aziz, Pakistan prime minister's adviser on foreign affairs and national security, on…

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Pakistani Taliban involved in Indian’s killing?Pakistani Taliban involved in Indian’s killing?

Pakistani Taliban involved in Indian’s killing?

Three militants from Pakistani Taliban were involved in the killing of Indian author Sushmita Banerjee in Afghanistan, the interrogation of…

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Al Jazeera to take legal action against EgyptAl Jazeera to take legal action against Egypt

Al Jazeera to take legal action against Egypt

In order to protect its journalists and their right to report from Egypt, the Al Jazeera has asked a team…

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Boycott Commonwealth summit, Human Rights Watch saysBoycott Commonwealth summit, Human Rights Watch says

Boycott Commonwealth summit, Human Rights Watch says

The heads of Commonwealth governments should boycott the Commonwealth summit in Sri Lanka in November due to its unwillingness to…

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Five killed in attack on US consulate in AfghanistanFive killed in attack on US consulate in Afghanistan

Five killed in attack on US consulate in Afghanistan

At least five people were killed and 23 injured early on Friday morning as two car bombs and ensuing firing…

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`India’s liability law poses tough challenge to US n-deal’`India’s liability law poses tough challenge to US n-deal’

`India’s liability law poses tough challenge to US n-deal’

Nisha Desai Biswal, President Barack Obama's Indian-American nominee to be US pointperson for South Asia, believes India's nuclear liability law…

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