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Musharraf rearrested in Lal Masjid caseMusharraf rearrested in Lal Masjid case

Musharraf rearrested in Lal Masjid case

Pakistan's former president Pervez Musharraf was rearrested in a case hours after he was granted bail in three other cases…

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Sakharov Prize for Malala YousafzaiSakharov Prize for Malala Yousafzai

Sakharov Prize for Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani girl who was shot in the head by the Taliban for advocating girls' education in her…

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World Bank sets poverty reduction targetsWorld Bank sets poverty reduction targets

World Bank sets poverty reduction targets

In efforts to end extreme poverty worldwide, the World Bank has set an interim target to reduce global poverty to…

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Libyan PM freed from captivityLibyan PM freed from captivity

Libyan PM freed from captivity

Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan was freed on Thursday morning, a few hours after being seized by armed men, Xinhua…

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Economic rise will not trigger political changes in China:U.S. expert.Economic rise will not trigger political changes in China:U.S. expert.

Economic rise will not trigger political changes in China:U.S. expert.

Changes in China's political stance were '˜unlikely' to occur in the near future despite continued economic rise of the Asian…

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IMF warns major transitions in global financeIMF warns major transitions in global finance

IMF warns major transitions in global finance

The global financial system faces major transitions accompanied by substantial risks, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday.

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Libyan PM arrested, not kidnapped: interior ministryLibyan PM arrested, not kidnapped: interior ministry

Libyan PM arrested, not kidnapped: interior ministry

Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan was detained on Thursday by interior ministry personnel, an official at the ministry's anti-crime directorate…

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Australian unemployment rate falls to 5.6 percentAustralian unemployment rate falls to 5.6 percent

Australian unemployment rate falls to 5.6 percent

The Australian unemployment rate dropped to a four-month low of 5.6 percent in September, according to official figures released on…

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Republicans blink over US shutdown?Republicans blink over US shutdown?

Republicans blink over US shutdown?

Just a week away from a looming debt default deadline amid a federal shut down, Republicans are reported to have…

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South Asia needs more reforms after India’s slowdown: World BankSouth Asia needs more reforms after India’s slowdown: World Bank

South Asia needs more reforms after India’s slowdown: World Bank

With India's slowdown having significant spillover effects to the rest of South Asia, the World Bank wants governments to work…

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Libyan PM kidnapped, government holds urgent meetingLibyan PM kidnapped, government holds urgent meeting

Libyan PM kidnapped, government holds urgent meeting

Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan was kidnapped on Thursday by armed men from a hotel in capital Tripoli, prompting the…

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Obama to meet lawmakers to end deadlock over shutdownObama to meet lawmakers to end deadlock over shutdown

Obama to meet lawmakers to end deadlock over shutdown

As Washington remained locked in a political impasse for the ninth day with a looming debt default deadline, President Barack…

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Obama names Yellen as next Federal Reserve chairObama names Yellen as next Federal Reserve chair

Obama names Yellen as next Federal Reserve chair

US President Barack Obama Wednesday formally nominated current Federal Reserve Vice Chairwoman Janet Yellen to be the next Fed chief.…

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UN sued over cholera epidemicUN sued over cholera epidemic

UN sued over cholera epidemic

The survivors of a cholera outbreak in Haiti are suing the United Nations in a US court for compensation claim,…

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Only education can root out extremism: MalalaOnly education can root out extremism: Malala

Only education can root out extremism: Malala

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani girl attacked by the Taliban for spreading the message of girls' education and who is among…

10 years ago

Malala Yousafzai tipped for top European peace prize

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani girl who was shot by the Taliban for promoting education for girls, was tipped to win…

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Australians world’s wealthiest people per capita: report

Australians are the wealthiest people in the world per capita on a median basis, according to a report released Wednesday…

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US locked in political impasse; shudown continues

Washington remained locked in a political impasse for the ninth day as the Republicans rebuffed President Barack Obama's offer to…

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