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Pakistan troops fire at three border pos...

Pakistan troops fire at three border posts

Pakistan Rangers resorted to unprovoked firing on the international border here Wednesday. “Pakistan Rangers started firing at three BSF outposts in Arnia area today morning,” a senior police officer told IANS here. “Pakistan firing started at 6 a.m. They are using small arms and automatic... read more »

Shanghai New Year stampede: four officia...

Shanghai New Year stampede: four officials sacked

Four top district officials have been sacked for insufficient preparation and response in the New Year’s Eve stampede that killed 36 people in Shanghai. Investigation results released by the Shanghai government on Wednesday also noted that some of the officials responsible were at an opulent... read more »

A look at Japan and two being held by Is...

A look at Japan and two being held by Islamic State

Two Japanese men have been threatened with death by the Islamic State (IS) if their government doesn’t pay a huge ransom. A look at hostages and Japan, and its interests in the Middle East. Who are the hostages? Haruna Yukawa, 42, set up a company in January 2014 to offer security services in... read more »

Britain ‘wide open to abuse by fre...

Britain ‘wide open to abuse by freeloading migrants’, says Fore...

Britain is “wide open to abuse” by “freeloading” European Union migrants who are exploiting the welfare state, the Foreign Secretary has said. Philip Hammond said that the Government is “determined” to reform Britain’s relationship with Brussels so that there is a “sufficient impact... read more »

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Israel slams Iran's nuclear deal

Israel slams Iran’s nuclear deal

Jerusalem – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday said the interim agreement between the P5+1 countries and Iran is a mistake. Attending a cabin! et meeting, Netanyahu said:... read more »

Afghan president backs security pact with US

Afghan president backs security pact with US

Kabul – Afghan President Hamid Karzai Sunday supported the decision of the traditional Loya Jirga or grand assembly of tribal elders and... read more »

Syrians fleeing war face hardship in Balkans

Syrians fleeing war face hardship in Balkans

Thousands of Syrian and other refugees from the West Asia and Africa, who make a dangerous journey from their war-ravaged countries, often end up in crammed... read more »

Death toll from China oil pipeline blast rises to 52, 1...

Death toll from China oil pipeline blast rises to 52, 11 missing

QINGDAO – The death toll from Friday’s oil pipeline blasts in east China’s Shandong Province rose to 52 after four bodies were found at the... read more »

Iran N-talks conclude with a deal

Iran N-talks conclude with a deal

Geneva – After intensive negotiations, the P5+1 group and Iran have reached a first-step agreement on Iran’s nuclear program, EU foreign policy... read more »

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