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South Korea 'On Alert' for Possible North Attack

South Korea appears to be taking seriously the latest attack threat from North Korea.

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US to expand intelligence operations

The US is planning to expand its intelligence operations against high-priority targets such as Iran as part of a new initiative, a media report said.

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UN condemns aerial bombardments in South Sudan’s Unity state

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Two areas of Bentiu in South Sudan's Unity state were hit by aerial bombardments.

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EU Suspends Burma Sanctions, Slaps New Ones on Syria

The sanctions.European Union suspended for a year most sanctions against Burma on Monday, while also adopting new ones against the Syrian government.

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Clone of captured US spy drone being built, claims Tehran

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Iran has claimed it was building a copy of US spy drone it had captured in December last year.

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Iran claims to have 'hacked' software of captured US spy drone

Iran has reportedly hacked the software of an advanced US spy drone, which came down its territory last year and has started building its own copies of the aircraft.

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US, Afghanistan reach deal for 'strategic partnership' after 2014 troop withdrawal

US and Afghan negotiators have finalized a strategic partnership agreement outlining American support for the war-torn nation following the withdrawal of NATO troops at the end of 2014.

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India hell-bent on destroying Pakistan: Nizami

Nawa-i-Waqt Group of Publications Managing Director Majid Nizami has urged Pakistani citizens living in America to actively lobby to protect their homeland against conspiracies hatched by Indians in connivance with Americans.

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Afghanistan, US Agree on Strategic Agreement

Afghanistan and the United States have finalized a strategic partnership agreement outlining their relationship following the 2014 withdrawal of Western combat troops from the country.

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Ban notes South Sudan’s announcement on withdrawal, urges talks

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Well casings lined up beneath the Heglig oil drilling rig in Sudan.