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India’s Modi on surprise Pakistan visit to meet PM

India’s Modi on surprise Pakistan visit to meet PM

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he would meet his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif in Lahore on Friday in what…
China’s controversial new anti-terror law to pass on Sunday

China’s controversial new anti-terror law to pass on Sunday

China is set to pass its controversial new anti-terrorism law on Sunday, the largely rubber-stamp parliament said on Friday, despite…
Arizona man indicted in ‘Draw Mohammed’ event hit with new charges

Arizona man indicted in ‘Draw Mohammed’ event hit with new charges

An Arizona man already accused of aiding two gunmen in an attack on an event in Texas drawing cartoons of…
Chicago ‘Black Christmas’ protesters march against police violence

Chicago ‘Black Christmas’ protesters march against police violence

Several hundred protesters against police killings of black men marched on Thursday along Chicago's Michigan Avenue, calling for Mayor Rahm…
Italy says wants more ‘respect’ from Brussels, EU partners

Italy says wants more ‘respect’ from Brussels, EU partners

Italy is not getting enough respect from the European Commission or its partners and it is determined to convince the…
As Islamic State threat mounts on its doorstep, Indonesia scours a jungle

As Islamic State threat mounts on its doorstep, Indonesia scours a jungle

Indonesian forces are mobilizing for a manhunt in steamy jungles on the far-flung island of Sulawesi to flush the country's…
Afghan forces struggle to beat back Taliban in besieged district

Afghan forces struggle to beat back Taliban in besieged district

Afghan forces scrambled Thursday to beat back the Taliban from Sangin as the insurgents claimed to have captured nearly the…
Japan seeking information after reports Japanese journalist held hostage in Syria

Japan seeking information after reports Japanese journalist held hostage in Syria

The Japanese government is seeking information after reports a Japanese freelance journalist is being held hostage in Syria and has…
Ninth person arrested in Belgium over Paris attacks

Ninth person arrested in Belgium over Paris attacks

Brussels police have arrested a man in connection with the November 13 militant attacks in Paris which killed 130 people,…
US air strikes hit targets in embattled Afghan district

US air strikes hit targets in embattled Afghan district

US aircraft carried out two attacks in Sangin, the district in southern Afghanistan overrun by Taliban insurgents this week, officials…
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