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As America remembers Kennedy, Obama not worried about his safety

As Americans remembered the tragic assassination of charismatic John F. Kennedy fifty years ago, President Barack Obama, who was just…

10 years ago

China successfully tests its first drone

The Chinese military carried out a successful test flight of the Asian nation's first jet-powered stealth drone, the South China…

10 years ago

Socio-economic discontent in China

China has seen a number of blasts in the recent years, sometimes carried out by 'groups' disagreeing with the government…

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Philippines typhoon toll touches 5,209

The death toll from typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines soared to 5,209 with 1,602 people still missing, an official said…

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Taliban rules out talks with Pakistan government

The Pakistan Taliban has ruled out the possibility of holding any peace talks with the Pakistan government, a media report…

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No double standards on drone strikes: Sharif

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday said the government has no double standards in condemning the drone strikes by…

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US can’t be trusted on drones issue: Pakistan minister

Pakistan's Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Friday said US assurances over the drone attacks issue could not be…

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US commemorates JFK; international media descends on Dallas

As America prepared to mark the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination on Friday with solemn ceremonies across…

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UN urges continued support for typhoon-hit Philippines

UN Humanitarian chief Valerie Amos has called for longer-term support for the Philippines people, millions of whom are affected by…

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NATO can’t slow down given complex threats

Given the complex threats of terrorism, weapons of mass destruction and cyber warfare, NATO's Deputy Secretary General Alexander Vershbow has…

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Nawaz Sharif assures Afghan negotiators help in peace

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has assured the visiting Afghan High Peace Council President that his government will fully back…

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China has 1.22 bn cellphone users

The number of cellphone users in China reached 1.22 billion till October end, the Chinese government has revealed.

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JFK: The rockstar of US politics

John Fitzgerald 'œJack' Kennedy (JFK) was the most loved and youngest President in United State's history. Today is his death…

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Obama signs bill for HIV organ donation

US President Barack Obama signed into law Thursday a bill that allows scientists to carry out research into organ donations…

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John F. Kennedy assassination ‘“ When life in the US reached a dead stop

Today we mark the 50th anniversary of former US President John F. Kennedy's death.

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Internet impacting economic development across Africa: Report

The use of Internet is rising in Africa and is having a "transformative effect" on the continent's development and could…

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Six killed in US drone strike in Pakistan

At least six people were killed when US drones fired missiles at a seminary in Pakistan's northwest Hangu district on…

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Prachanda’s party alleges rigging in Nepal polls

Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on Thursday threatened a boycott of the Constituent Assembly if cases of alleged rigging are…

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