Moody's downgrades Russia debt to 'junk' level
WASHINGTON: Moody's cut Russia's debt rating by one notch into 'junk' territory Friday, saying the… Read More
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Pakistan terror wave sparks rare criticism of Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD/RIYADH: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have long enjoyed close relations, but Islamabad's new-found resolve for… Read More
11 years ago
Fire hits Dubai skyscraper
DUBAI: A huge fire engulfed one of the tallest towers of the Gulf emirate of… Read More
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Moscow couple accused of killing homeless to 'clean up' city
MOSCOW: A Russian couple allegedly carried out a string of murders targeting homeless people in… Read More
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Massive cyclones hit Australian coast cause extensive damage
YEPPOON: Two powerful cyclones pounded Australia Friday and left a trail of destruction with houses… Read More
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Cholesterol no longer a concern: US experts
MIAMI: A warning against eating foods high in cholesterol is no longer included in the… Read More
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India arrests six over corporate spying on ministry
NEW DELHI: Indian police have arrested six people including a senior journalist on charges of… Read More
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Pakistan-Afghan ties 'never better': Nisar Ali Khan
WASHINGTON: Relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have never been better, Federal Interior Minister, Chaudhry Nisar Ali… Read More
11 years ago
Curtain rises on Saudi film festival despite cinema ban
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is rolling out the red carpet on Friday for its second film… Read More
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Afghan Taliban to meet US officials for talks in Qatar: sources
KANDAHAR: Taliban representatives are to meet US officials in Qatar soon for possible peace talks… Read More
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After Google Glass, Apple Watch, Japan offers wearable tomatoes
TOKYO: As the world's electronic companies scramble to set the agenda for wearable devices, one… Read More
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British car exports to China up seven-fold
LONDON: British car exports to China have increased seven-fold since 2009, according to figures released… Read More
11 years ago
Fake cops rob French pensioner of 13 gold bars
BOBIGNY: Two thieves posing as police officers gained access to a French pensioner's home on… Read More
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Egypt jails student over Facebook atheism page
CAIRO: An Egyptian court has sentenced a student to one year in jail for insulting… Read More
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Iran students protest against US Muslim killings
TEHRAN: Hundreds of Iranian students protested Wednesday in Tehran against the murder of three Muslim… Read More
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AIDS: New drug shields monkeys from infection – study
PARIS: Scientists said Wednesday a new drug tested on monkeys provided an astonishingly effective shield… Read More
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Abducted polio team found murdered in Balochistan
QUETTA: Four members of a polio immunization team, who were kidnapped some days ago, have… Read More
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Pakistan in talks to import LNG from Qatar: Khaqan Abbasi
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is in talks to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar, a minister… Read More
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Oil slide as traders eye US energy report
LONDON: World oil prices fell Tuesday, reversing earlier gains as traders eyed the US energy report… Read More
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Army chief holds talks with Afghan leaders on security
KABUL: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif held talks in Kabul Tuesday with Afghanistan… Read More
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