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Terrorism & Security
Thai officials say Tuesday's Bangkok blasts were meant for Israeli diplomats

The Iranian suspects in the Bangkok blasts were planning to attack Israeli diplomats, a senior Thai intelligence official said. Earlier blasts in India and Georgia also targeted Israelis this week.
Pakistan grants India 'most favored nation' status

In a sign of better ties between the nuclear-armed rivals, Pakistan granted India 'most favored nation' status.
On Day 1 of India visit, Obama showcases trade deals with US firms

President Obama visited Mumbai, India, Saturday and made a forceful case for free trade. He announced deals totaling nearly $10 billion in new US exports that are expected to create 50,000 new jobs.
Commonwealth Games: Best and worst of times for India to attract foreign capital

India's private sector is strong, but the public sector's mismanagement of the Commonwealth Games may have tarnished the image of India as an investment opportunity, say economic analysts.
Farmers take to streets as Doha trade talks start in India

More than 10,000 protested the potential lowering of barriers to agricultural trade that would put them in competition with mechanized foreign operations.
Terrorism & Security
Pakistani Army ends siege of police academy

The standoff against militants in Lahore lasted seven hours and left up to 20 dead.
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Pakistan releases nuclear scientist AQ Khan from house arrest

The scientist confessed in 2004 to selling Pakistan's nuclear secrets to Iran, Libya, and North Korea.