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5 factors for peace in Afghanistan
Given that Afghanistan has been in a state of war for nearly 35 years, only a broad-based reconciliation can resolve the fighting. Peace talks are a vital part of that process. Here are five factors necessary to achieving a sustainable peace in Afghanistan.
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50 years after Cuban missile crisis: 5 ways US must promote nuclear nonproliferation
Fifty years after the Cuban missile crisis brought the world to the brink of a nuclear holocaust, the threats posed by the bomb still hang over us all. The next US president must pursue a nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament “stimulus plan.” It should include the following elements.
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6 signs of hope in Pakistan
The American imagination can run wild amid Pakistan’s political uncertainties and instability. But any pessimistic view of Pakistan, while endemic in the West, differs considerably from the perspective of Pakistani analysts who cautiously point to more optimistic scenarios. They cite six hopeful developments.
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International Women's Day: How it's celebrated around the globe
International Women's Day has served for more than a century as a day to honor the achievements of women globally. Here are some ways people are celebrating:
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Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Change Agents
They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.
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Pakistani Taliban shoot teenaged champion of girls' schools
Malala Yousufzai, 14, is renowned for her work promoting education for girls in a region once overrun by the Pakistani Taliban.
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Code Pink joins Pakistani political party in anti-drone protest
Some 30 men and women between the ages of 22 and 80 from the antiwar coalition Code Pink joined forces with Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and his party.
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Pakistan Army blocks anti-drone protest in tribal region
The Pakistani military blocked a convoy of Pakistanis and a small contingent of US anti-war activists from entering South Waziristan on Sunday to protest American drone strikes.
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Is Turkey at war with Syria?
After Syrian shells killed five civilians in a Turkish border town, Turkey's parliament authorized military operations against Syria. But Turkey's deputy prime minister says that this is not a declaration of war.
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Russia keeps door open to Pakistan after Putin cancels trip
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Islamabad yesterday in an apparent effort to smooth feathers ruffled in Pakistan by Putin's last- minute cancellation of his own scheduled visit.
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Pakistani officials disavowal minister's bounty offer on anti-Islamic filmmaker
On Saturday, Pakistan's railways minister told reporters that he would be willing to face arrest for announcing a $100,000 bounty on the makers of an anti-Islamic film that sparked violent protests.
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In Pakistan, 'Love for the Prophet Day" demonstrations turn deadly
Tens of thousands of Muslims turned out across Pakistan Friday to protest an anti-Islamic film and vulgar cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad.
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Why did the Pakistani government sanction protests?
Analysts say the decision by the Pakistani government to sanction a special day for protests was a political move to draw support from a public that has larger frustrations with the US.
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Pakistani TV stations air a real 'Made in USA' video. Will it calm violence? (+video)
Seeking to stem a wave of anti-American violence, the US Embassy in Pakistan gave TV stations there a public service announcement featuring President Obama and Secretary Clinton.
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State Department cautions Americans against visiting Pakistan (+video)
Intensifying anti-American protests in Pakistan have prompted the US State Department to upgrade its warnings against citizens considering taking a trip there.
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Change Agent Protecting mangroves is cheaper than building coastal protection, expert says
Preserving mangrove forests helps regulate rainfall, reduce the risk of disasters from extreme weather and sea-level rise, provide breeding grounds for fish, and capture carbon dioxide to slow climate change.
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Pakistan avoids inflaming anti-US protests
Strong anti-US protests have swept across more than a dozen countries in response to an inflammatory video, but Pakistan's response has been comparatively muted because of preemptive government action.
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Religious groups rally across Pakistan over anti-Islam film
Demonstrators in cities across Pakistan took to the streets to call for punishment against the makers of a film that insulted Islam.
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In Pakistan, girl freed but blasphemy debate still stuck
Activists seeking to reform Pakistan's stringent blasphemy laws had hoped this case would spur change.
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Progress Watch India and Pakistan sign landmark visa deal
For the first time ever, the two nuclear rivals have introduced tourist visas, sparking excited Facebook posts from Pakistanis eyeing a trip to the Taj Mahal and Indians looking to visit Harappa.
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Christian girl accused of blasphemy freed from Pakistani jail
The young Christian girl accused of burning pages of the Quran was released from jail Saturday. Last week a Muslim cleric was arrested for allegedly planting evidence to incriminate her.
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As Pakistani Christian girl is granted bail, critics call for blasphemy law reform
A Pakistani judge granted bail today to a young, mentally challenged Christian girl accused of burning pages of the Islamic holy book.
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Christian girl accused of blasphemy granted bail by Pakistani judge
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US formally designates Pakistani Haqqani network as terrorists
The US already has placed sanctions on many Haqqani leaders and is targeting its members militarily but it had held back from formally designating the al-Qaida-linked network a terrorist group amid concerns about hampering peace efforts in Afghanistan and US relations with Pakistan.
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Pakistan government expels Save the Children staff for alleged ties to CIA
The aid group, Save the Children, is accused of being used as a cover for the CIA while it was hunting for Osama bin Laden.
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Pakistani blasphemy case: Neighbors of the accused girl worry about violence
Neighbors who had fled their homes when the young Christian girl accused of blasphemy was jailed more than two weeks ago are returning home amid an emotionally charged atmosphere.
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In wake of mass panic, India blames Pakistan-backed cyber attack
India charges that websites in Pakistan engaged in cyber warfare because they promoted rumors that caused thousands of ethnic minorities to flee the southern Indian city of Bangalore.
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US-Pakistan tensions: Time to stop pretending we are allies?
Pakistan's former ambassador to the US suggests that American attempts to steer Pakistani policy with billions of dollars are only delaying a needed divorce and reset of relations.
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Pakistani president wades into 'Down's Syndrome' blasphemy case
President Zardari's intervention may signal that moderate coalition parties in the government will take up the issue of reforming the blasphemy law again.
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Taliban attack Pakistani air base ahead of reported military operation
Today’s attack on Minhas air base comes amid reports that the Pakistani military is planning a controversial offensive against militants in North Waziristan.
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