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Former Chief Minister of Jammu and kashmir  Mufti Mohammad Sayeed along with his daughter and PDP President Mehooba Mufti and other party leaders leave after boycotting the session of legislative Assembly in Srinagar on 30, Sep 2010.
India   Pakistan   Peace   Photos   Wikipedia: Mufti Mohammad Sayeed  
India, Pakistan tensions setback to peace: Mufti Sayeed
Jammu Jan 18: Regretting that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had lent his "voice to the hawks" in the current India-Pakistan tensions, Jammu and Kashmir's opposition PDP patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed sa... (photo: WN / Imran Nissar)
Headlines India
Young members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front patrol the boundary of Camp Badar in Maguindanao province, southern Philippines, Friday, March 9, 2007.
Constitution   Peace   Photos   Rebels   Wikipedia: Moro Islamic Liberation Front  
MILF: Bangsamoro deal needs Cha-cha
| While the Aquino administration had insisted that Charter change (Cha-cha) is not needed to put up the so-called Bangsamoro substate under an agreement between the government and the Moro Islamic Li... (photo: AP)
The Daily Tribune
Hazy conditions in an early afternoon at the Tianjin Port. Winds of change in China's smog
| By Brendan O'Reilly | Air pollution in Beijing has reached truly apocalyptic proportions. Last week saw the highest smog measurements for north Chinese skies since the implementation of modern monit... (photo: Creative Commons / Arrorro) Asia Times
Beijing   China   Photos   Pollution   Wikipedia: Pollution in China  
File - Police arrive at Sandy Hook Elementary, after the shooting on December 14, 2012. Will Solving City Violence Take Care of Gun Violence?
Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas Darling | "A city, indeed," wrote John Viterbo, "is said to be the liberty of its citizens or the defense of its inhabitants. One resides there without oppressio... (photo: VOA) WorldNews.com
Crime   Politics   Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting   US    
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In this photo taken, Nov. 2, 2010, a veteran member of the Taliban smokes a cigarette as he speaks to The Associated Press in Afghanistan, Nov 2, 2010. The longtime member said scribbled notes from Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar have surfaced in mosques all over Afghanistan's ethnic Pashtun heartland, threatening death to anyone who takes up a government offer to negotiate for peace. Trying to quash rumors of a break in their ranks, the Taliban have also vehemently denied reports _ including one by The Associated Press _ that representatives of the militant group were involved in negotiations with the Afghan government. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) Taliban peace talks are not under way, says US ambassador to Afghanistan
| James Cunningham says reconciliation with Washington is a long way off, despite recent signs of progress | An Afghan youth looks on as US Marines patrol in Afghanistan'... (photo: AP / Rodrigo Abd) The Guardian
Afghanistan   Asia   Photos   Politics   Wikipedia: Taliban  
A Malian special forces soldier stands guard in front of a French Mirage fighter jet on the military side of Bamako's airport Wednesday Jan. 16, 2013, during a joined visit to French and Malian troops by Mali's President Dioncounda Traore and French Ambassador to Mali Christian Rouyer. French troops pressed northward in Mali toward territory occupied by radical Islamists on Wednesday, military officials said, announcing the start of a land assault that will put soldiers in direct combat "within hours." Can France achieve its goals in Mali?
From the outset, there has been an improvised aspect to the French intervention in Mali - Operation Serval, as the French have dubbed it - and for good reason. | Events w... (photo: AP / Jerome Delay) BBC News
Africa   France   Photos   Politics   Wikipedia: Mali  
Indian soldiers patrol through about five feet snow in Churunda village on January 13, 2013, northwest of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Administered Kashshmir, India. The village with a population of a little over 12,000 people has been bearing the brunt of cross-fire between nuclear rivals India and Pakistan. Last week a Pakistan solider was killed across the Line of Control (LOC), a military line that divides Indian-administered Kashmir from the Pakistan-administered Kashmir at this village. People living along the LoC have continually been at risk due to hostility between the armies of the two rival nations. Last year, in November, three people, including a pregnant woman, had died after a shell fired from Pakistan landed on one of the houses in the village. Tension between Pakistan and India has escalated after a fresh skimirish along the border. Both countries have summoned each other's envoy to protest against unacceptable and unprovoked' attacks. LoC peaceful, tension de-escalates: Cabinet told
The Line of Control is peaceful since the top military commanders of India and Pakistan agreed on Wednesday to de-escalate the tension triggered by last week’s brut... (photo: WN / Imran Nissar) The Hindu
India   Pakistan   Photos   Wikipedia: 2013 India-Pakistan border incident  
Dollar lower, gold up in morning trading Gold rises on dollar weakness, platinum rally peters out
| LONDON — Gold firmed on Thursday, supported by dollar weakness and ongoing concern about US debt talks, while a slight easing of South African supply worries sapped p... (photo: WN / Denise Yong) Business Day
Dollar   Gold   Market   Photos   Wikipedia: Gold as an investment  
Hina Rabbani Khar, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, speaks at the Symposium on International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation hosted by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. BJP rejects Khar's offer to hold talks
| New Delhi, January 17: | The main opposition BJP on Thursday rubbished Pakistan's Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar's offer to hold a ''discussion and dialogue'' at th... (photo: UN / Rick Bajornas) The Siasat Daily
Defense   Delhi   Pakistan   Photos   Wikipedia: Line of Control  
People cross a gate with a sign warning of a mine field ahead by Churunda village on January 13, 2013, northwest of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Administered Kashshmir, India. The village with a population of a little over 12,000 people has been bearing the brunt of cross-fire between nuclear rivals India and Pakistan. Last week a Pakistan solider was killed across the Line of Control (LOC), a military line that divides Indian-administered Kashmir from the Pakistan-administered Kashmir at this village. People living along the LoC have continually been at risk due to hostility between the armies of the two rival nations. Last year, in November, three people, including a pregnant woman, had died after a shell fired from Pakistan landed on one of the houses in the village. Tension between Pakistan and India has escalated after a fresh skimirish along the border. Both countries have summoned each other's envoy to protest against unacceptable and unprovoked' attacks. Villagers at LoC in Jammu and Kashmir slam Pakistan, demand peace
| Tweet | Poonch, Jan. 17 (ANI): Irate over the firing from across the border, villagers residing along the Line of Control (LoC) here have urged Pakistan to stop repeate... (photo: WN / Imran Nissar) Newstrack India
Kashmir   Pakistan   Peace   Photos   Wikipedia: Line of Control  
In this image released by the Egyptian Presidency, U.N.-Arab League envoy, Lakhdar Brahimi, left, meets Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. Morsi tries to defuse flap over Jews slur
| Cairo - Egypt's Islamist president sought on Wednesday to defuse Washington's anger over his past remarks urging hatred of Jews and calling Zionists "pigs" and "bloodsu... (photo: AP / Egyptian Presidency) News24
Egypt   Jews   Photos   US   Wikipedia: Mohamed Morsi  
More than 100 dead in regime assault near Homs More than 100 dead in regime assault near Homs
The Syrian army left at least 106 civilians dead in a 24-hour assault outside the city of Homs, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Thursday. The group said some... (photo: UN / Devra Berkowitz) France24
Civilians   Human Rights   Photos   Syria  
High speed rail in China China plans 650 bln yuan in rail investment
| BEIJING, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese government plans to invest 650 billion yuan (103.56 billion U.S. dollars) in railway construction this year, nearly equivalent ... (photo: Creative Commons) CNTV
China   Investment   Photos   Railways   Wikipedia: Rail transport in China  
North America Europe
As Tibetan burnings increase, China seizes residents, TVs, g
US recognizes Somalia, citing success of a campaign against
Heat vs. Lakers: LeBron, Miami hold off LA 99-90
Heat Beat Lakers, 99-90: LeBron James' 39 Points Hold Of
File - Police arrive at Sandy Hook Elementary, after the shooting on December 14, 2012.
Will Solving City Violence Take Care of Gun Violence?
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Hostage crisis fails to stop French move in Mali
Italy at election cross roads
Deep Dive - Financial Repression Reconsidered
The Nazis prisoners bugged by Germans
A Malian special forces soldier stands guard in front of a French Mirage fighter jet on the military side of Bamako's airport Wednesday Jan. 16, 2013, during a joined visit to French and Malian troops by Mali's President Dioncounda Traore and French Ambassador to Mali Christian Rouyer. French troops pressed northward in Mali toward territory occupied by radical Islamists on Wednesday, military officials said, announcing the start of a land assault that will put soldiers in direct combat "within hours."
Can France achieve its goals in Mali?
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Asia Middle East
As Tibet burns, China makes arrests, seizes TVs
As Tibet burns, China makes arrests, seizes TVs
As Tibetan burnings increase, China seizes residents, TVs, g
As Tibet burns, China makes arrests, seizes TVs
Former Chief Minister of Jammu and kashmir  Mufti Mohammad Sayeed along with his daughter and PDP President Mehooba Mufti and other party leaders leave after boycotting the session of legislative Assembly in Srinagar on 30, Sep 2010.
India, Pakistan tensions setback to peace: Mufti Sayeed
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Vincent Harding, Israel, Palestine, and Martin Luther King J
Palestinians despair over likely Netanyahu win
UN team returns from Iran 'without deal'
Palestinians despair over likely Netanyahu win
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, center and Deputy Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda, right, watch images of Darfur on a TV screen during a press conference at the seat of the Court in The Hague, Netherlands, Monday, July 14, 2008.
Would the ICC help in Syria?
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South America Africa
Venezuela military to play central power broker
Chavez reportedly at exclusive Cuba hospital
Venezuela military to play central power broker
Venezuela military to play central power broker
A supporter of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez holds up a painting of him during a symbolic inauguration rally for Chavez outside Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013.
Hugo (Quixote) Chavez: Until the End Victory Always!
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US recognizes Somalia, citing success of a campaign against
Released Chinese workers arrive in Sudan's capital
Hostage crisis fails to stop French move in Mali
South Sudan Started the Withdrawal of Its Troops for the Est
A Malian special forces soldier stands guard in front of a French Mirage fighter jet on the military side of Bamako's airport Wednesday Jan. 16, 2013, during a joined visit to French and Malian troops by Mali's President Dioncounda Traore and French Ambassador to Mali Christian Rouyer. French troops pressed northward in Mali toward territory occupied by radical Islamists on Wednesday, military officials said, announcing the start of a land assault that will put soldiers in direct combat "within hours."
Can France achieve its goals in Mali?
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Australia Caribbean
Australia bids farewell to Ned Kelly
UK warned of more 'bad news' from Algeria
UK Foreign Secretary cuts Australian visit short due to Alge
Armstrong admits doping: 'I'm a flawed character'
New Zealand's Ross Taylor reacts during a news conference ahead of their Cricket World Cup match against Canada in Mumbai, India, Saturday, March 12, 2011.
Cricket: Ending Taylor saga tricky
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Chavez reportedly at exclusive Cuba hospital
Chavez reportedly at exclusive Cuba hospital
Chavez reportedly at exclusive Cuba hospital
Chavez reportedly at exclusive Cuba hospital
Cheongsam Clothes display on the shop and one the example ready to sell to celebrated coming up Chinese New Year
New Year honours 2013: the full list
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