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19 February, 2014

Pakistan’s Musharraf appears in treason case as court defers indictment

Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf appeared Tuesday for the first time in front of a court tasked with deciding whether he committed high treason, a sharp blow for a man who was once the most powerful in Pakistan. The appearance is also a blow to the prestige of the country’s…

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17 February, 2014

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12 February, 2014

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South East Asia

3 February, 2014

Thai protesters vow to annul Feb. 2 national election, step up rallies

Thai protesters vowed Monday to stage larger rallies in central Bangkok and push ahead their efforts to nullify the results of elections that were expected to prolong a national political crisis. Despite fears of violence, voting proceeded peacefully in 90 percent of polling stations. The protesters forced polling booths…

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3 February, 2014

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28 January, 2014

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East Asia

28 January, 2014

Iranian President Rouhani urges closer economic ties with South Korea

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for closer economic ties with South Korea here on Monday, semi-official Fars news agency reported. “The South Korean private sector and companies should come closer to Iran’s private sector and expand the scope of their cooperation,” Rouhani said in a meeting with the visiting South…

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