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Roadside bomb kills 11 coal miners in southwest Pakistan
ISLAMABAD — Authorities in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province said Friday that at least 11 coal…
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Trump hosts India’s leader, pushes US defense, energy sales
THE WHITE HOUSE — U.S. President Donald Trump hosts Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at…
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Taliban chief claims Afghan governance rooted in divine commands
ISLAMABAD — The leader of Afghanistan’s governing radical Taliban has defended his policies, including banning…
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Pakistan, Turkey to boost strategic ties
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and Turkey pledged to deepen cooperation in defense, mining, energy and other…
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Suicide bombing at Afghan ministry kills 1, injures several
ISLAMABAD — Taliban officials said Thursday a suicide bomb explosion outside a ministry building in…
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Modi, Trump to meet with focus on trade, immigration, strategic ties
NEW DELHI — U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for talks…
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Washington forum takes on Central Asia water insecurity
washington — Central Asia has a growing population, rising economic demand and severe water shortages…
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US warns citizens of potential terror threats at key mosque in Pakistan’s capital
ISLAMABAD — The United States advised its citizens Wednesday to steer clear of a popular…
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Radio offers connection for longtime Afghan refugee
Arriving as a refugee in Pakistan four decades ago, Besmillah Miakhil’s first purchase was a…
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Middle East strategy central during Turkish President Erdogan’s visit to Pakistan, experts say
Pakistan rolls out the red carpet Wednesday for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The Turkish…
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UN rights office estimates up to 1,400 killed in crackdown on protests in Bangladesh
Geneva — The U.N. human rights office on Wednesday estimated that up to 1,400 people…