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Mumbai's terror track record: nine major attacks in two decades
Yesterday's blasts in Mumbai prompted Indian newspaper Hindustan Times to ask: "Why is Mumbai targeted again and again?"
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Hajj 101: Five facts about the Muslim pilgrimage
More than two million Muslims have flocked to Saudi Arabia this week for the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage that Muslims are obligated to make at least once in their lifetime.
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Terrorism & Security
Beijing responds calmly to India missile test
The Chinese government has underscored its desire for cooperation with India, rather than an arms race.
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Deadly fire prompts review of India's booming hospitals
New hospitals are popping up around India, but last week's hospital fire that killed more than 90 in Kolkata raise questions about safety regulations and oversight.
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Terrorism & Security
India investigates Delhi High Court blast amid public frustration over security gaps
As the investigation into the Delhi High Court blasts begins, the fact that India's track record of terror attacks has not led to substantial changes in security deepens skepticism that this time will be different, locals say.
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Delhi High Court bombing is latest in a string of major attacks
Today's Delhi High Court bombing killed at least 11 people. Many of the recent terror attacks in India remain unsolved due to what experts call a lack of human intelligence gathering.
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Terrorism & Security
Clinton calls for more international action against Syria's Assad
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sought to bolster America's largely symbolic sanctions. But while Syrian allies such as Russia have lobbied hard for reforms, few appear eager to apply sanctions.
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Terrorism & Security
India, Pakistan talks target rebuilding of trust
A meeting in New Delhi of India and Pakistan's foreign ministers was aimed less at resolving major issues and more at sending a signal that the two countries are trying to avoid further conflict.
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Mumbai's terror track record: nine major attacks in two decades
Yesterday's blasts in Mumbai prompted Indian newspaper Hindustan Times to ask: "Why is Mumbai targeted again and again?"
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Terrorism & Security
India asks 'who' and 'why' a day after blasts rock Mumbai
The attacks on Mumbai come ahead of India-Pakistan talks. Some Indian officials believe the deadly blasts were intended to derail the talks.
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Terrorism & Security
NATO dismisses nuclear security concerns after militants strike Pakistani naval base
The Taliban assault highlights military weaknesses but many experts say Pakistan adequately safeguards its nuclear arsenal against attack.
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How Tibet's Karmapa Lama is fueling China and India border tensions
Chinese cash seized from the Indian monastery of the top Tibetan figure has underscored growing tensions between India and China -- and increased feelings of insecurity among the thousands of Tibetans in India.
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WikiLeaks cable accusing India of Kashmir abuses may rattle tense region
WikiLeaks released a US cable from India in which the International Committee of the Red Cross described routine torture at Indian detention centers.
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Hajj 101: Five facts about the Muslim pilgrimage
More than two million Muslims have flocked to Saudi Arabia this week for the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage that Muslims are obligated to make at least once in their lifetime.
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Commonwealth Games: Where are all the spectators?
Observers are pinning low turnout so far at the Commonwealth Games on low interest in sports and the host of problems that plagued the preparations.
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India kicks off Commonwealth Games (Beijing Olympics these are not)
After weeks of concern over the safety and cleanliness of athletes' quarters, India's Commonwealth Games began Sunday with a colorful opening ceremony featuring Bollywood songs, yoga, and rickshaws.
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Terrorism & Security
Separatist leader rejects India’s Kashmir plan
Hardline separatist leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, dismisses India's Kashmir plan to ease security measures as an effort 'to hoodwink the international community.'
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Terrorism & Security
Kashmir protests against Quran burnings leave 13 dead
Kashmir protests broke out today after local news reported that the Quran had been desecrated in the United States.
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Terrorism & Security
Kashmir curfew lifted by India, but separatists call for strike
Indian authorities have lifted the Kashmir curfew imposed in the past few days after weeks of protests by separatists led to at least 15 deaths in clashes between protesters and government forces.
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Terrorism & Security
Third suspected Maoist attack on India train kills 65
Rebel Maoists in eastern India are suspected of causing a passenger train to derail and collide with an oncoming freight train in West Bengal Friday. It would be their third deadly attack in two months, signaling the insurgency's growing momentum.
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Terrorism & Security
Air India crash: Pilot error or dangerous Mangalore airport?
'This was no accident,' says an environmental group that sued to stop construction of an additional runway at Mangalore International Airport, where an Air India Express plane crashed Saturday. The crash killed 158 passengers, but eight survived.
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Terrorism & Security
India: Talks with Pakistan undeterred by Pune attack
Indian officials said Monday that upcoming peace talks with Pakistan are on track despite Saturday's attacks in Pune which some suspect were orchestrated by a Pakistan-based terrorist group.
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Terrorism & Security
US may equip Pakistan with drone aircraft, Gates says
US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates told leaders on his visit to Islamabad that all of South Asia faces instability if Al Qaeda goes unchecked in Pakistan.
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Terrorism & Security
India: Was Mumbai suspect a double agent for US?
The Indian press is abuzz with news that Indian Home Ministry officials are investigating whether a terror suspect in the Mumbai attacks, David Headley from Chicago, was working as a 'double agent' with the US.
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Global News Blog
Telangana State: India's newest state?
India will create Telangana, its 29th state, ending advocates' decades-old quest for a linguistically distinct state.
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Growing number of China incursions into India lead to a strategy change
Along the disputed border near Ladakh, India has long neglected infrastructure to discourage a Chinese invasion. But the strategic landscape is shifting.
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Terrorism & Security
Sri Lanka: Tamil Tiger leader arrest could be key blow
Selvarasa Pathmanathan led the remnants of the rebel organization that was militarily defeated by Sri Lanka three months ago.
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