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Rights groups urge action on deaths of Qatar migrants

Sat Feb 22, 2014 15:43:54

India has come under growing pressure over the deaths of over 450 of its citizens over nearly two years in Qatar, the host of the 2022 World Cup, with rights groups branding the casualty figure as "very disturbing."

US claims China plans quick attack against Japan

Fri Feb 21, 2014 18:10:58

Head of US naval intelligence in the Pacific claims China is stepping up its training for a "short, sharp war" designed to seize the disputed Senkaku islands from Japan.

And that’s it; Kill or torture often enough, You'll get away

Mon Feb 17, 2014 10:24:23

Karim Khan is a lucky man. When you’re picked up by 20 armed thugs, some in police uniform – aka the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) – you can be “disappeared” forever.

Qatar labor exploitation kills 400 Nepalese

Sun Feb 16, 2014 12:56:58

A Nepal-based human rights organization has said over 400 Nepalese workers have lost their lives on World Cup stadium construction sites in Qatar.

Japan hints welcoming US nukes in ‘emergencies’

Sat Feb 15, 2014 23:35:56

Tokyo has suggested that it would allow the US to bring nuclear weapons into Japanese territory in the event of a serious threat to its security.

Pakistan anti-drone activist freed after kidnap, torture

Sat Feb 15, 2014 08:11:54

A Pakistani man known for his vocal opposition to the US drone program has returned home after being interrogated and tortured following his kidnapping last week, his lawyer said.

Despite US warning, Afghan gov’t releases detainees

Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:46:37

The Afghan government released 65 detainees on Thursday who the United States has allegedly warned pose a serious security threat, a move that further strains already tense U.S.-Afghan ties as the international mission in Afghanistan winds down.

Afghan, Pakistani leaders to discuss Taliban in Turkey

Thu Feb 13, 2014 10:08:48

The Afghan and Pakistani leaders are expected to discuss security in Afghanistan after the NATO troop pullout and efforts to negotiate with the Taliban when they meet in Turkey Thursday.

Two US contractors killed in Afghanistan blast

Mon Feb 10, 2014 20:01:36

Two United States contractors for the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) were killed when a car bomb went off in the Afghan capital Kabul on Monday, the NATO-led force and a US official said.

In Picture: Donkey derby in Pakistan

Sun Feb 9, 2014 09:05:04

Donkey-cart racing has taken place in Karachi as part of Sindh Festival featuring 50 donkeys offering cash prizes for winners in a bid to preserve cultural heritage sites as well as to promote the rich art culture of Sindh.

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