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56 min ago | The Straits Times

Pakistan court rejects ex-leader Musharraf's bail over detention of judges

On Monday, May 20, 2013, a lawyer for Pakistan's former military ruler says a judge has granted Pervez Musharraf bail in a case related to the murder of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.

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Related Topix: Pervez Musharraf, World News, Benazir Bhutto,

2 hrs ago | KKLA-FM Glendale

Calls for Attacks on Christians Emanate From Mosque Loudspeakers in Pakistan Villages

A Muslim political candidate suspected of murdering a Christian has instigated calls from mosque loudspeakers for attacks on Christians, whom he blames for his May 11 election loss.

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Related Topix: Christian Music, Morningstar, World News, India, 9

3 hrs ago | The Nation

Mariane Pearl: Qaeda killed my husband, not my hope

Daniel Pearl had been held captive in Pakistan for more than a month when Mariane, his wife, learned he was dead.

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Related Topix: Journalism, World News, Terrorism

7 hrs ago | AlertNet

Pakistan, UN seek to cut risk of glacial lake floods

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Related Topix: Asia, World News, Natural Disasters, Flood

9 hrs ago | Voice of America

China's Premier Seeks Stronger Ties with Pakistan

A soldier walks near a bus as he helps to secure the area and clear the roads before the motorcade of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang passes by in Islamabad, May 22, 2013.

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Related Topix: Asia, World News,

11 hrs ago | The Globe and Mail

Pakistan sets sights on India for growth

Noreen, 13, uses candlelight as she studies during a power outage in a slum in Islamabad April 29, 2013.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia,

Tue May 21, 2013

Ridenbaugh Press

A letter to Fox

Because I know you operate with limited "fact" checking folk - relying instead on GOP in-house "research" and the Heritage Foundation for that - I'd like to pass along some old fashioned, shoe leather research Ben Cesca of Huffington Post recently did.

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Voice of America

Coke Ad Hawks Pop, Peace to India, Pakistan

This screenshot from Coca-Cola's short film "Small World Machines" shows two men from India and Pakistan reaching out to each other through high-tech touchscreens in Lahore and New Delhi.

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Related Topix: World News, India,

AlertNet

U.S. court rules bin Laden death photos can stay secret

A federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that the U.S. government had properly classified top secret more than 50 images of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden taken after his death, and that the government did not need to release them.

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Related Topix: District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals, US News, World News,

The Nation

Good news for Punjab police

LAHORE Following the directives of Punjab IGP Aftab Sultan, the police department is all set to finalise a policy about the seniority of 3003 police officers to resolve the issue of their promotions, pending for the last 30 years.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia

World-Grain

Pakistan approves 100,000 tons of wheat for Iran to pay for power

Pakistan has authorised the export of 100,000 tons of wheat to Iran in trade not jeopardised by Western sanctions, to settle dues for electricity supplied to Pakistan's energy-starved border areas, the commerce ministry said on Friday.

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Related Topix: Asia, World News

Mon May 20, 2013

The Nation

MQM workers out to prove Altaf's innocence

MQM workers and supporters, including women and children gathered at the KPC to protest against Imran Khan's alleging MQM chief Altaf Hussain responsible for the Zahra Shahid murder.

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Related Topix: World News

Times of Oman

Samina Baig is first Pakistani woman to scale Mount Everest

Islamabad : Mountaineer Samina Baig has become the first Pakistani woman to scale Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain with a peak at 8,848 metres.

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Related Topix: World News, Blog News

KTEN-TV Denison

Pakistan's presumptive PM calls for Taliban talks

Jodi Arias returns to court for the continuation of her trial after being convicted of murder in her lover's killing as jurors consider a life sentence or execution.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia

Ottawa Citizen

Pakistan holds repeat election in Karachi despite shooting death of senior politician

Pakistan's presumptive prime minister called for peace talks with Taliban militants at war with the government Monday, potentially charting a course that could put him at odds with the country's powerful army.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, Terrorism, Afghanistan

CBC News

Pakistan's presumptive PM calls for Taliban peace talks

Nawaz Sharif, who is expected to resume is former post as Prime Minister, could have difficulty getting the military on his side.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, Terrorism, Afghanistan, Benazir Bhutto

KHOU-TV Houston

Gunmen Attack Polio Workers in Pakistani Tribal Belt

Militants opened fire on a polio vaccination team in Pakistan's tribal belt Monday, killing a paramilitary soldier and underscoring the continued threat to one of the region's most urgent health campaigns.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, Afghanistan

Connecticut Post

US says Pakistan curbing explosive fertilizers

Pakistan has taken a number of steps to prevent fertilizers made within its borders for agriculture from being used as explosives in roadside bombs that target American troops in Afghanistan, said a top U.S. military officer Monday.

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Related Topix: Asia, World News, Agriculture, Science,

ABC News

Pakistan court grants Musharraf bail in Bhutto case

A Pakistani court has granted bail to former military ruler Pervez Musharraf over the murder of Benazir Bhutto but the retired general remains under house arrest.

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Related Topix: Pervez Musharraf, World News, Benazir Bhutto,

Weekday Magazine

Musharraf Granted Bail In Bhutto Murder Case

Former military leader General Pervez Musharraf's return to Pakistan after years of self-exile has exposed him to a number of criminal cases related to his nine-year rule.

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Related Topix: Pervez Musharraf, World News, Asia, Benazir Bhutto