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Shooting incidents reported as polling ends in Sri LankaShooting incidents reported as polling ends in Sri Lanka

Shooting incidents reported as polling ends in Sri Lanka

Several incidents of violence were reported as Sri Lanka's Tamil-majority Northern Province, who voted to elect three provincial councils, four…

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Pakistan releases top Afghan Taliban leaderPakistan releases top Afghan Taliban leader

Pakistan releases top Afghan Taliban leader

Pakistan on Saturday released senior Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar to help push the peace process in Afghanistan

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Republicans trying to mess with me: ObamaRepublicans trying to mess with me: Obama

Republicans trying to mess with me: Obama

As the Republican controlled US House of Representatives passed a spending plan that defunds Obama's healthcare law , the President…

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JPMorgan fined $920 mn over trading lossJPMorgan fined $920 mn over trading loss

JPMorgan fined $920 mn over trading loss

JPMorgan Chase & Co. agreed to pay $920 million to the US and British regulators to settle violations connected with…

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Obama to focus on Middle East, meeting leaders at UNObama to focus on Middle East, meeting leaders at UN

Obama to focus on Middle East, meeting leaders at UN

US President Barack Obama is to meet Palestinian, Nigerian and Lebanese leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly…

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India-US summit will chart course for more trade, investmentIndia-US summit will chart course for more trade, investment

India-US summit will chart course for more trade, investment

Barack Obama and Manmohan Singh's meeting will provide an opportunity to chart a course toward enhanced trade, investment and development…

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No endgame for New Delhi in Afghanistan: India’s top security officialNo endgame for New Delhi in Afghanistan: India’s top security official

No endgame for New Delhi in Afghanistan: India’s top security official

The scheduled visit of the Manmohan Singh to the U.S. has elicited hopes of taking the ties to greater heights,…

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Obama set to meet world leaders at UN: White HouseObama set to meet world leaders at UN: White House

Obama set to meet world leaders at UN: White House

US President Barack Obama is to meet Palestinian, Nigerian and Lebanese leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly…

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US House passes government spending billUS House passes government spending bill

US House passes government spending bill

The Republicans-controlled US House of Representatives approved a stopgap spending bill that strips out funding for President Barack Obama's signature…

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No drift in India-US relations, says NSANo drift in India-US relations, says NSA

No drift in India-US relations, says NSA

India's National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon says India-US ties are a full spectrum relationship.

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Manmohan, Obama to meet Sep 27 for third summit meetingManmohan, Obama to meet Sep 27 for third summit meeting

Manmohan, Obama to meet Sep 27 for third summit meeting

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will meet US President Barack Obama on Sep 27 to discuss the civil nuclear deal, economic…

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Pakistan’s cabinet approves anti-terrorism billPakistan’s cabinet approves anti-terrorism bill

Pakistan’s cabinet approves anti-terrorism bill

Pakistan's cabinet approved an amended anti-terrorism bill, empowering law enforcement agencies in the country to effectively handle terror-related cases.

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Syria submits chemical weapons details to watchdogSyria submits chemical weapons details to watchdog

Syria submits chemical weapons details to watchdog

The Syrian government has handed over the details of its chemical weapons programme to the world's chemical weapons watchdog

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Yemen blasts kill 40, Al Qaeda claims responsibilityYemen blasts kill 40, Al Qaeda claims responsibility

Yemen blasts kill 40, Al Qaeda claims responsibility

Three suicide car bombings hit a key military site in Yemen's southeastern province of Shabwa early today leaving at least…

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Don’t let politics hurt peace process: PakistanDon’t let politics hurt peace process: Pakistan

Don’t let politics hurt peace process: Pakistan

The India-Pakistan peace process should not be allowed to become a victim of domestic politics, says a key aide to…

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India for concerted action to root out terrorism from Afghanistan

India has called for concerted action to isolate and root out the syndicate of terrorism, including elements of the Taliban,…

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Pakistan’s stability depends on Afghanistan

Pakistan's own stability and prosperity is dependent on peace and security in neighbouring Afghanistan, Islamabad's ambassador to UN Masood Khan…

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No sign of life detected on Mars, says NASA

The US space agency said on Thursday that its Curiosity Rover has revealed no trace of methane, a potential sign…

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