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US Releases 14 Pakistanis from Afghan Military Prison

The U.S. released 14 Pakistanis from the Bagram military prison in Afghanistan on Saturday and transferred their custody to the government of their home country.   An intelligence official within Pakistan’s government, who spoke on condition of anonymity because details

US Releases 14 Pakistanis from Afghan Military Prison

Afghanistan's Karzai Takes One Last Swipe at US

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Outgoing Afghan President Hamid Karzai used his farewell speech on Tuesday to take one last swipe at the United States, capping a long-testy relationship with the accusation that America hasn’t wanted peace in Afghanistan. The only

Afghanistan's Karzai Takes One Last Swipe at US

China: Uyghur Islamic Radicals Kill Two In Bomb Blasts

According to China’s state-media, two were killed and many more injured on Sunday when Uyghur Islamic radicals bombed an area in the country’s western region of Xinjiang, Reuters reports. The state-press report added that hundreds of innocent Chinese citizens have

China: Uyghur Islamic Radicals Kill Two In Bomb Blasts

China Attempts to Establish Itself as Head of New World Order

This article originally appeared in The Economist. The clue is in the name. The Shanghai Co-operation Organisation (SCO) groups six countries–China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan–and aims to be the dominant security institution in its region; but its origin

China Attempts to Establish Itself as Head of New World Order

Pakistan Nabs Militants Linked to Attack on Malala

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s army said Friday that it has arrested 10 militants suspected of involvement in the 2012 attack on teenage activist Malala Yousafzai, who won world acclaim after she was shot in the head by the Taliban for

Pakistan Nabs Militants Linked to Attack on Malala

At Least Nine Die in Pakistan Mosque Collapse

(AFP) At least nine worshippers were killed when the roof of a mosque collapsed in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore Tuesday, officials said, adding the death toll may rise. The incident took place in Daroghawala, a low-income neighbourhood in

At Least Nine Die in Pakistan Mosque Collapse

Death Toll in India, Pakistan Floods Reaches 400

JHANG, Pakistan (AP) — The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Tuesday as armies in both countries scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad warned hundreds of thousands to be prepared to flee

Death Toll in India, Pakistan Floods Reaches 400

Heavy Rains Kill 73 in Pakistan as Floods Spread

(Reuters) – At least 73 people have been killed across Pakistan after heavy rains brought flash floods and caused homes to collapse in the Punjab and Kashmir regions, government officials said Friday. Most deaths occurred in the city of Lahore,

Heavy Rains Kill 73 in Pakistan as Floods Spread

Bus Swept Away by Stream in Kashmir; 70 missing

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — An overcrowded bus carrying wedding guests was swept away Thursday by a flooded stream in the Indian-held portion of Kashmir and about 70 people were missing, a state official said. Rescuers were searching for the bus

Bus Swept Away by Stream in Kashmir; 70 missing

BBC: Al Qaeda Chief Launches South Asia Al Qaeda Wing

This article originally appeared in BBC: Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has announced in a videoed message the creation of an Indian branch of his militant group to “raise the flag of jihad” across South Asia. In the 55-minute video posted

BBC: Al Qaeda Chief Launches South Asia Al Qaeda Wing

China Promotes Ethnic Intermarriage In Hopes For Peace

In Xinjiang, China, home to a large swath of the country’s Uyghur Muslim population, Chinese officials are encouraging inter-ethnic marriages through cash bribes among other means, the New York Times reports. The Xinjiang region has been hit with a recent

China Promotes Ethnic Intermarriage In Hopes For Peace

World View: Coup Possible in Pakistan After Night of Violence

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Hong Kong threatened with riots as China reneges on democracy Coup possible in Pakistan after night of violence Russian troops threaten Ukraine’s entire coastline Colleges preparing to screen incoming students for Ebola Hong Kong

World View: Coup Possible in Pakistan After Night of Violence

Why We Must Demand More of British Muslims

When I say ‘demand’ more of British Muslims, I don’t mean ‘ask’ more. That isn’t enough. Governments and civil society have been asking for long enough now, yet we still have a frightening lack of cohesion within communities where a

Why We Must Demand More of British Muslims

World View: AQAP Announces Support for Islamic State

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Violence flares on India/Pakistan border in Kashmir Narendra Modi increases tensions in Jammu and Kashmir AQAP announces support for Islamic State Violence flares on India/Pakistan border in Kashmir Two Indian soldiers and four militants

World View: AQAP Announces Support for Islamic State

India Blocks Film on Indira Gandhi Assassination

NEW DELHI (AP) — India has blocked the release of a film on the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, saying it glorifies her killers and could trigger violent protests, officials said Friday. India’s film certification board said the

India Blocks Film on Indira Gandhi Assassination

Protesters Set to March on Pakistan's Parliament

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Thousands of protesters demanding Pakistan’s prime minister step down prepared Tuesday to march on parliament in the capital, as authorities beefed up security to prevent possible violence. The demonstrators, who have camped out in Islamabad in two

Protesters Set to March on Pakistan's Parliament

Tens of Thousands Protest Pakistan's Government

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Tens of thousands of protesters rallied Saturday in Pakistan’s capital, defying the pouring rain to demand the prime minister step down in the biggest challenge yet to the country’s government. Imran Khan, a famous cricketer who now

Tens of Thousands Protest Pakistan's Government