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US proof of chemical weapons use unconvincing: RussiaUS proof of chemical weapons use unconvincing: Russia

US proof of chemical weapons use unconvincing: Russia

Russia cannot take the US proof of chemical weapons use in Syria as it is far from convincing, Kremlin spokesman…

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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.

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South Korea’s revised GDP remains intactSouth Korea’s revised GDP remains intact

South Korea’s revised GDP remains intact

The revised figure of South Korea's GDP for the April-June second quarter was unchanged at 1.1 percent on an on-quarter…

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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.

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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…

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US economy growing moderately: SurveyUS economy growing moderately: Survey

US economy growing moderately: Survey

The US economy maintained a "modest to moderate" growth from early July through late August, boosted by housing recovery and…

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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 think-tank website to push India-Pakistan dialogueUS think-tank website to push India-Pakistan dialogue

US think-tank website to push India-Pakistan dialogue

Working with bloggers in India and Pakistan, a US think-tank has launched a website to stimulate a cross-border dialogue on…

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US may launch cyber attacks on Syria: ExpertsUS may launch cyber attacks on Syria: Experts

US may launch cyber attacks on Syria: Experts

The US is certain to launch cyber attacks on Syria if Washington goes ahead with its military action to punish…

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Split Senate panel portends tough fight for ObamaSplit Senate panel portends tough fight for Obama

Split Senate panel portends tough fight for Obama

As President Barack Obama took his case for a punitive military strike against Syria abroad, a divided Senate panel narrowly…

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Russia accuses US of avoiding direct contacts over SyriaRussia accuses US of avoiding direct contacts over Syria

Russia accuses US of avoiding direct contacts over Syria

Russian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday accused the US of steadily avoiding direct contacts with Moscow over developments involving Syria.

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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.

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Russia accuses US of avoiding direct contacts over SyriaRussia accuses US of avoiding direct contacts over Syria

Russia accuses US of avoiding direct contacts over Syria

Russian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday accused the US of steadily avoiding direct contacts with Moscow over developments involving Syria.

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IMF approves $6.7 bn loan for PakistanIMF approves $6.7 bn loan for Pakistan

IMF approves $6.7 bn loan for Pakistan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved on Wednesday a $6.7-billion loan programme for Pakistan to support the country's economic reform…

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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…

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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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