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PAKISTAN: The government should engage with the President of China for the commutation of the death sentence of Zahid Hussain Shah

There are only two days remaining before the execution of Zahid Hussain Shah, a Pakistani, who was sentenced to death on charges of drug smuggling in the People's Republic of China. He will be executed on September 21 at 4.00 pm local time (1.00 pm...

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Palestinian Statehood Bid Pits Obama Against Allies

President Obama flies to New York on Monday for an annual presidential tradition that this year could become a diplomatic disaster.

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U. S. Lawmakers Seek Transparency From Supercommittee

The newly formed congressional supercommittee's 12 members are charged with finding more than $1 trillion in budget savings this fall. Their clout could attract more campaign contributions, and lawmakers are demanding greater accountability for the...

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As global population nears 7 billion, UN capitalizes on new opportunities

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (left) and UN Population Fund chief Babatunde Osotimehin at launch of 7...

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