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‘तिब्बती शरणार्थीको हीत हाम्रो चासो हो’

Shareतीन दशकअघि झन्डै दुई महिना पश्चिम नेपालको दुर्गम क्षेत्रमा बिताएका एक कूटनीतिज्ञ अहिले संसारकै...
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The dual sides of destination wedding etiquette

ShareA scuba diving couple kisses during an underwater wedding ceremony in the Andaman Sea, near Thailand. (Reuters) Share
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Singer Whitney Houston dies at 48

ShareFebruary 12, 2012 – Los Angeles — Legendary pop singer Whitney Houston was found dead Saturday at a Beverly Hills, California, hotel, officials said. She was 48. The entertainer, whose incredible talent was discovered at an...

China’s exports and imports dip raising growth concerns

Share12 February 2012 – China’s exports fell in January, the first decline in more than two years, raising fresh concerns about the impact of a global slowdown on its economy. Exports dipped 0.5% from a year earlier hurt by sluggish...
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Pakistan’s embattled government faces crucial tests

SharePakistan’s embattled civilian government faces a day of legal challengers, amid an ongoing crisis with the powerful military. The Supreme Court and a commission will hold hearings, which could pave the way to unseat Yousuf Raza Gilani’s...
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Two die as Libya miliitias clash near Tripoli

ShareA weekend of clashes in Libya has left at least two people dead and more than 40 injured. Rival armed groups fired rockets and heavy machine guns around the town of Gharyan, about 80km (50 miles) south of the capital, Tripoli. The interim...
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Nigeria fuel prices: Weekend talks fail to reach deal

ShareThe latest round of talks between Nigeria’s president and trade unions have ended with no sign of a compromise over the removal of fuel subsidies. The unions said they had decided to call off street protests due to security concerns,...