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Russian-backed election content reached 126 million Americans: Facebook

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Pakistan tells US 'cooperation not coercion' way forward in Afghanistan

Pakistan tells US 'cooperation not coercion' way forward in Afghanistan  Geo News, Pakistan US steps up drone attacks on militants inside Pakistan  The Times Happymon Jacob: The new great game as it unfolds  Gulf Today Tillerson's India visit has sent clear signals to China & Pak  Daily News & AnalysisFull coverage

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Spanish prosecutor accuses sacked Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont of rebellion

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China set to block Masood Azhar ban defying US, India

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UN picks Norwegian for Myanmar role as tensions simmer over Rohingya crisis

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China mulls 3-year detention for disrespect to national anthem

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Saudi Arabia to allow women into sports stadiums next year, says authorities

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India Sends First Wheat Shipment To Afghanistan Via Chabahar Port

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Pakistan anti-graft court issues warrant against finance minister Ishaq Dar

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Royal Navy dismisses nuclear submarine sailors for 'absolutely disgraceful' cocaine and prostitute parties

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China hints at blocking resolution declaring JeM chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist

China hints at blocking resolution declaring JeM chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist  The Indian Express China Hints At Blocking Resolution Declaring Masood Azhar A Global Terrorist  NDTV China says it will block UNSC plea for sanctioning of Pakistani terrorist Masood Azhar, citing 'disagreements'  India TodayFull coverage

Amid nuclear standoff with US, North Korea's Kim Jong-un tours cosmetics plant with wife, sister

Amid nuclear standoff with US, North Korea's Kim Jong-un tours cosmetics plant with wife, sister  Firstpost From missiles to moisturiser: Kim Jong-un visits North Korean cosmetics factory  The Guardian North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visits cosmetics firm with wife  India Today US warns of N Korean 'provocations' as it sends bombers, carriers to region  CNNFull coverage

Saudi Arabia to let women enter sports stadiums in 2018

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Trump comes ahead with fresh criticism of Russia inquiry

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Chinese universities to teach 'Xi Jinping Thought'

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In DGMO war of words, India says firing in response to Pakistan's support to armed terrorists

In DGMO war of words, India says firing in response to Pakistan's support to armed terrorists  India Today India slams Pakistan Army support to infiltrators  Business Standard Will continue to retaliate to acts of provocation: Indian DGMO to Pakistani counterpart  Times of IndiaFull coverage