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US jobless claims dip near six-year lowUS jobless claims dip near six-year low

US jobless claims dip near six-year low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid went down last week for the second consecutive week, hanging slightly over…

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Pakistani n-assets in safe hands: SharifPakistani n-assets in safe hands: Sharif

Pakistani n-assets in safe hands: Sharif

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday asserted that the country's nuclear facilities were in safe hands.

10 years ago
US confident of Pakistan’s n-securityUS confident of Pakistan’s n-security

US confident of Pakistan’s n-security

The US has welcomed Pakistan's pledge to protect its nuclear arsenal.

10 years ago
Nepal pressured to probe insurgency-era deathNepal pressured to probe insurgency-era death

Nepal pressured to probe insurgency-era death

International pressure has mounted on the Nepal government to investigate the death of Krishna Prasad Adhikari, who was killed by…

10 years ago
Asma Jahangir calls for probe into plot to kill herAsma Jahangir calls for probe into plot to kill her

Asma Jahangir calls for probe into plot to kill her

Pakistani human rights activist Asma Jahangir has demanded that the Pakistan government investigate a report in a leading US newspaper…

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US Senate panel authorises Syria strikeUS Senate panel authorises Syria strike

US Senate panel authorises Syria strike

US Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday passed a resolution to authorise a military strike against Syria.

10 years ago
The world set a red line for Syria strike: ObamaThe world set a red line for Syria strike: Obama

The world set a red line for Syria strike: Obama

After winning crucial bipartisan support from key congressional leaders, President Barack Obama took his case for a punitive military strike…

10 years ago
Pakistan will improve anti-terror laws, says SharifPakistan will improve anti-terror laws, says Sharif

Pakistan will improve anti-terror laws, says Sharif

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said anti-terrorism laws will be amended to effectively deal with the scourge of…

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World Bank gives $50 mn to AfghanistanWorld Bank gives $50 mn to Afghanistan

World Bank gives $50 mn to Afghanistan

The World Bank on Wednesday provided a grant of $50 million to the Afghanistan government to help promote economic growth…

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Karzai must enforce violence against women lawKarzai must enforce violence against women law

Karzai must enforce violence against women law

Afghan President Hamid Karzai should take urgent action to fight child marriage and domestic violence or risk further harm to…

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Russia not to extradite Snowden to US, says PutinRussia not to extradite Snowden to US, says Putin

Russia not to extradite Snowden to US, says Putin

President Vladimir Putin has said Russia will not extradite former US intelligence employee Edward Snowden back to the US as…

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Pakistan assures support to promote Afghan peace processPakistan assures support to promote Afghan peace process

Pakistan assures support to promote Afghan peace process

Pakistan has assured the international community that it was committed to working with Afghanistan and regional and international partners to…

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Kayani visits Kashmir borderKayani visits Kashmir border

Kayani visits Kashmir border

Pakistan Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has praised the "sacrifices" of his men during a visit to the tense…

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PAF exercises in ChinaPAF exercises in China

PAF exercises in China

A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent is taking part in a joint air exercise with China since Tuesday, the Associated…

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Al Qaeda bid to fight back against US drones: ReportAl Qaeda bid to fight back against US drones: Report

Al Qaeda bid to fight back against US drones: Report

In a bid to curb the deadly US drone campaign, Al Qaeda's leadership has assigned cells of engineers in Pakistan…

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Obama wins bipartisan support for Syria strikeObama wins bipartisan support for Syria strike

Obama wins bipartisan support for Syria strike

As President Barack Obama stepped up efforts to sell his plan to militarily strike Syria for its alleged use of…

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56 killed in attacks across Iraq56 killed in attacks across Iraq

56 killed in attacks across Iraq

At least 56 people were killed and 170 others wounded in separate attacks in central and eastern Iraq on Tuesday,…

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Americans oppose military strike against Syria: PollAmericans oppose military strike against Syria: Poll

Americans oppose military strike against Syria: Poll

The majority of Americans still oppose launching military strikes against Syria, even as the Barack Obama administration is trying hard…

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