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Assad names new PM, army pounds rebels

The Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, named a Baath Party stalwart to form a new government on Wednesday, signalling no political concessions to a 15-month-old uprising, as helicopters and tanks... Full story

US to keep up al-Qaeda attacks in Pakistan, says Panetta

Pentagon chief Leon Panetta said Wednesday that the US would continue to launch drone attacks against Al-Qaeda in Pakistan despite complaints from Islamabad that the strikes violate its sovereignty. Full story

Dozens die everyday along Sudan’s border

Dozens of people are dying each day in Sudan’s conflict-stricken border regions because the government is stopping foreign aid groups delivering food and medicine to large parts of the territory, a rebel leader said. Full story

Blood test can save breast cancer patient: specialists

A simple blood test can save lives by helping doctors swiftly diagnose whether a patient with early breast cancer faces high risk of death or relapse after treatment, specialists said Wednesday. Full story

Russia passes protest bill after stormy debate

Russia’s upper house on Wednesday adopted a controversial bill that would greatly increase fines for opposition protesters, hours after the lower house approved the measure in a stormy midnight vote. Full story

FIA seeks Musharraf’s trial in absentia

The Federal Investigation Agency on Tuesday filed a petition with the Anti-Terrorist Court-I, seeking former president Gen Pervez Musharraf’s trial in absentia in the Benazir Bhutto murder case, reports Pak Tribune... Full story

Pakistan govt asked to investigate ‘plot’ to assassinate Asma

The Pakistani government should investigate allegations that elements in the Pakistani military and intelligence agencies have plotted to kill prominent lawyer and human rights activist Asma Jahangir, the... Full story

Putin to push military ties with China

Russian president Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday he would boost military cooperation with China, including holding more joint exercises, after the United States announced plans to shift most of its warships... Full story

N Korea children vow loyalty to leader at mass rally

Tens of thousands of North Korean children on Wednesday tearfully pledged loyalty to the country’s ruling Kim family and the new leader to become his ‘loyal youth army’, state media said. Full story

Amnesty asks Israel to free Palestinian prisoners

Israel must free all Palestinians held without charges under so called ‘administrative detention’ orders or give them a swift and fair trial, rights group Amnesty International said on Wednesday. Full story

India court petition against Facebook, Google

An Indian court on Wednesday asked Facebook, Google and other Internet firms to respond to a private petition over allegations of being a threat to national security and withholding tax. Full story

Japan calls on Europe to act ‘responsibly’

Japan said Wednesday Europe must act ‘responsibly’ to solve the debt crisis that is wracking the world economy after G7 finance ministers ramped up pressure on the continent’s leaders. Full story

Toronto joins tuition hike protest

Students and labour activists marched through downtown Toronto on Tuesday night in support of Quebec students, who have held nightly protests for months trying to head off a tuition increase. Full story


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