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Pakistan Warns of Water Flashpoint as India Pushes Chenab Projects

Islamabad-Pakistan accused India on Thursday of “weaponizing” water by advancing two projects on the Chenab River without consultation, saying the

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Asian Gaza Flotilla Activists Allege Abuse in Israeli Detention

Jakarta— Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla have accused Israeli forces of physical abuse, mistreatment and denial of medical care

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ACWA Power Secures Landmark Philippines Solar Project

Manila — Saudi energy developer ACWA Power has signed an agreement with the Philippine government to develop a 500-megawatt solar

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Deadly New Delhi Blaze Kills 21, Injures Dozens

New Delhi— At least 21 people were killed and several others injured after a fire swept through a mixed-use building

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Prosecutors Seek Jail Terms for Indonesian Soldiers in Acid Attack Case

Jakarta — Indonesian military prosecutors on Wednesday sought prison sentences of two-and-a-half years for four soldiers accused of carrying out

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South Korea Local Vote Tests President Lee’s Political Strength

Seoul— South Koreans voted in nationwide local elections on Wednesday in a key test of public support for President Lee

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North Korea Condemns US General’s ‘Dagger’ Remark on South Korea

Seoul-North Korea on Wednesday criticized comments by U.S. Forces Korea commander General Xavier Brunson, who described South Korea as “the

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Bear Rampage Stokes Alarm as Japan Grapples With Rising Wildlife Attacks

Fukushima-A bear injured four people in a residential and industrial area of Fukushima in northeastern Japan on Tuesday, authorities said,

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Italy Arrests Two Pakistanis After Four Migrant Farm Workers Found Burned to Death

Rome-Italian police have arrested two Pakistani nationals in connection with the killing of four Pakistani farm workers whose bodies were

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Beijing Rebukes Manila Defense Chief, Deepening China-Philippines Rift

Beijing-China on Tuesday sharply criticized Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro after he described China as a continuing security threat, highlighting

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