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'16 Maoists killed even as rebels abduct 80 kids'
Kathmandu: At least 16 Maoists have been killed in the latest insurgency operations launched by Nepalese security forces across the country even as the rebels raided a school and kidnapped about 80 students.
4 family members of Nawaz Sharif return, detained
Islamabad: Four close members of deposed Pakistan Premier Nawaz Sharif were on
January 14 detained shortly after they flew in Lahore from their exile in Saudi
Arabia, a private TV reported.
Detained Aussie in Pak identified as 'Jehad' Thomas
Islamabad: An Australian arrested in Pakistan on suspicion that he had links with al-Qaida network and had received terror training in Afghanistan has been identified as Jack Thomas, a Muslim convert who changed his name to Jehad Thomas.
'Pak will not budge an inch on Kashmir issue'
Islamabad: Expressing desire to have better relations with India, President Pervez Musharraf has said Pakistan would "not budge a single inch" from its position on the Kashmir issue.
US starts operation 'Balance Style' in Colombo
Colombo: Sri Lanka and the United States have begun joint military exercises including arms operations, the American Embassy in Colombo said on January 14.
Nepal, US to carry out joint military exercises
Kathmandu: The Royal Nepalese Army and a team of United States forces will carry out joint military exercises in Nepal beginning next week, according to the US Embassy in Kathmandu.
Lanka increasingly turns to India on peace issue
Colombo: India has officially remained aloof of Sri Lanka's conflict, but as the Norwegian-backed peace bid gets down to tough bargaining the island is increasingly turning to New Delhi for help.
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