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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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Putin warns US against unilateral military action on SyriaPutin warns US against unilateral military action on Syria

Putin warns US against unilateral military action on Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the United States against any military action on Syria without UN approval, saying it…

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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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Australian economy goes up in April-June quarterAustralian economy goes up in April-June quarter

Australian economy goes up in April-June quarter

Australia's economy grew by 0.6 percent in the April-June quarter, the Australian Bureau of statistics reported on Wednesday.

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UN calls for peaceful presidential polls in MaldivesUN calls for peaceful presidential polls in Maldives

UN calls for peaceful presidential polls in Maldives

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called for "credible and peaceful" presidential elections in the Maldives and encouraged all presidential…

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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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Rich nations must not harm emerging economies: PMRich nations must not harm emerging economies: PM

Rich nations must not harm emerging economies: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said rich nations, which are showing signs of recovery, must not pursue policies that…

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Manmohan Singh leaves for St. Petersburg G20 SummitManmohan Singh leaves for St. Petersburg G20 Summit

Manmohan Singh leaves for St. Petersburg G20 Summit

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left for St. Petersburg on Wednesday to join other leaders at the G20 Summit and find…

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Pakistan to get $2 billion bailout from IMFPakistan to get $2 billion bailout from IMF

Pakistan to get $2 billion bailout from IMF

The Pakistani government is likely to receive over $2 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week under its…

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Iraq to provide oil assistance to JordanIraq to provide oil assistance to Jordan

Iraq to provide oil assistance to Jordan

Iraq has announced to provide oil assistance to Jordan worth $25 million, media reported.

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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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House leaders express support for Syria strikeHouse leaders express support for Syria strike

House leaders express support for Syria strike

President Barack Obama won the support on Tuesday of Republican and Democratic leaders in the House for an attack on…

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Syrian samples in labs by Wednesday: UN chiefSyrian samples in labs by Wednesday: UN chief

Syrian samples in labs by Wednesday: UN chief

All the samples taken from the site of the alleged Aug 21 chemical weapons attack in Syria will be in…

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