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Next supercontinent Amasia ‘to form at North Pole`

America and Eurasia will crash into each other over the North Pole in 50-200 million years time, sci...

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AP woman seeks mercy killing for paralysed son

Unable to take care of her invalid son due to poverty, a 64-year-old woman in Andhra Pradesh has sou...

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US candidate`s broken English ad draws criticism

A coalition of black ministers in Detroit is calling on US Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra to apolo...

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Vatican prosecutor warns on Asia child abuse problem

Thousands of clergy abuse scandals in Europe and the United States have rocked the Catholic Church ...

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Sanctions-hit Iran turns increasingly to Asia

Iran exports more than 70 percent of its oil to Asian markets, in particular China, India, Japan and...

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India invited for Asia-Pacific military exercise

Full participating nations for Cobra Gold 12 include Thailand, the US, Singapore, Japan, South Korea...

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Asia looking at US for help: Obama

President Barack Obama Wednesday said that the countries in Asia are looking at the United States t...

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Hariprasad Chaurasia enthralls Karachiites

It was an evening to remember for the music lovers of Karachi as flute maestro Hariprasad Chaurasi...

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Coast Guards of India, Japan conclude exercise

Coast Guards of India and Japan concluded an exercise near Chennai simulating to counter maritime th...

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South Asia Media Comm flays attack on TOI office

Suspected Shiv Sena workers had vandalised the reception area of Times of India.

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`US has no desire for new military bases in Asia`

The United States is placing renewed priority on Asia as it winds down wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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US-China military ties have not advanced: Pentagon

With China, the US is trying to improve its relations to the extent it can, said a top Pentagon comm...

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Asia may not be such easy pickings for Apple

Investors in Apple Inc have a one-word answer for those who wonder whether this corporate juggernaut...

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US Army chief at ease with smaller force, eyes Asia

The Pentagon is expected to cut USD 260 billion in projected defence spending over the next five yea...

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‘Pak-Afghan border haven for training terrorists’

A senior Army officer said areas in and around the Pakistan-Afghanistan border are `safe havens" for...

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Look, you guys have grown up: Obama to China

US President Barack Obama has pressed for international set of rules to be common for all the rising...

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Central Asia`s largest mosque ravaged by fire

Emergency officials say at least one person has died in a fire at the largest mosque in Central Asia...

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50% increase in expenditure on military in S Asia

In 10 years, the military expenditure in S Asia increased by 50% and one in every 10 military perso...

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China slams new Asian slant in US defence strategy

China said the us` accusations of a lack of openness in Beijing`s military policy were `groundless...

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Air pollution ‘worsens’ winter smog in South Asia

Rapid rise in air pollution from fossil fuels and biomass burning has worsened winter smog and exten...

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New US defence strategy unveiled; Asia on focus

The Pentagon seeks to reduce spending by nearly half a trillion dollars after a decade of war.

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China launches Asia`s largest helicopter

China`s largest-ever civil helicopter on Thursday got certification from the country`s civil aviatio...

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Money laundering case against Speak Asia

The firm had allegedly duped over 12 lakh investors, also called as panelists, to the tune of Rs 1,3...

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Putin dreams of sweeping Eurasian Union

Putin was president from 2000 to 2008 and intends to regain that position in a March election.

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Two `kings of forest` rule biggest pride in Gir

Experts have noticed a unique behavioural pattern at Gir National Park, where two lions rule the b...

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Jail warden tried to strangulate me: Asia Bibi

Asia Bibi has claimed that a female jail warden had tried to strangulate her following an argument. ...

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Yahoo board continues talks on Asian deal: report

A Yahoo! billboard is seen in New York`s Time`s Square January 25, 2010.

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Yahoo considers selling Asian assets: Report

The proposal values Yahoo`s entire Alibaba stake at around $12 billion and its stake in Yahoo Japan ...

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`India South Asia’s most uncharitable nation`

In the Southasia region, India is the worst performer with a global ranking of 91. In 2010, India wa...

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China to boost maritime co-op with ASEAN

China will actively push forward maritime cooperation with the 10 members of the Association of Sout...

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`Elvis` monkey, psychedelic gecko found in SE Asia

The animals were discovered in a biodiverse region that is threatened by habitat loss, deforestation...

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India involved in discussions on W Asia: E Ahamed

India on Wednesday sought to dispel the notion that it was not adequately represented at discussion...

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NE insurgents procuring arms from China, SE Asia

Insurgent groups in the Northeast are procuring arms in China and some other South East Asian coun...

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India to deepen ties with Asia Pacific region

The Asia-Pacific region termed as the "center of gravity" for global opportunities, and New Delhi ...

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`India jealous of China`s growing clout`

New Delhi is resorting to instigate China`s neighbours to contain its influence, Xinhua news agenc...

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Amid S China Sea tensions, China announces naval drills

Beijing emphasized its right to carry out the regular drills despite regional fears about its growin...

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Obama heading back to DC after Asia trip

US President set out in his Asia-Pacific tour to deepen his country`s engagement in a fast-growing r...

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India, China must work hand-in-hand: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at this Indonesian island on Friday.

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ASEAN gambles on Myanmar`s regional leadership

The 10-member ASEAN -- of which Myanmar is a member -- formally gave Myanmar the chairmanship of the...

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US ‘here to stay’: Obama tells Asia

President Barack Obama said that the US military would expand its role in the Asia-Pacific region de...

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`ASEAN key part of India`s Look East policy`

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be going to Singapore for two-day bilateral visit.

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Countering China, Obama asserts US a Pacific power

President Barack Obama vowed Thursday to expand US influence in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Asian lizard at risk over claims it can cure AIDS

The Tokay geckos have long been used as traditional medicine for illnesses such as diabetes, asthma...

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Obama to vow bigger Asia footprint on Pacific tour

President Barack Obama will unveil plans to deepen America`s military presence in the Asia-Pacific r...

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`Facebook dominates social websites in SE Asia`

Netizens in the Philippines follow with 81%, Malaysia 78%, Singapore 77% and Thailand 56%.

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US working to contain LeT in South Asia

The United States is working to contain Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), the Pakistani-based terrorist organiz...

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Kazakhstan on alert after unprecedented attacks

A suspected Islamist killed seven people in a shooting rampage and suicide bombing.

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Obama discusses upcoming E Asia Summit with Japan

US President and Japanese Premier held talks in Hawaii on the margins of the APEC meet.

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21st century belongs to Asia: Hillary Clinton

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said Asia will occupy the centrestage in strategic and eco...

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China seeks greater role in South Asian group

Maldivian officials said China, an observer along with US, Japan and EU, was expecting a higher prof...

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