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Indian officials reiterated on Saturday that they would continue to purchase cheap oil from Russia despite a threat of penalties from President Trump. This move reflects increasing frustration with the rapidly souring relationship between India and the US, with India's huge population of 1.4 billion people relying
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Pakistani leader Gen. Pervez Musharraf has cut ties with two Islamic extremist groups operating in India and arrested an estimated 100 militant leaders, marking a significant shift in Pakistan's stance on the Kashmir issue. This move follows international pressure, particularly from the US, which has been urging Pakistan
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Pakistan's President, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, has ordered the country's military intelligence agency to cut off backing for Islamic militant groups fighting in the disputed territory of Kashmir. The decision comes at a critical moment in relations between India and Pakistan, with both nations massing forces along
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As President Clinton's visit to Pakistan looms on Saturday, the anticipation is palpable, with many expecting a scolding from the American leader. After five friendly days in India, Clinton will make a brief five-hour stop in Pakistan, meeting with Chief Executive Gen. Pervez Musharraf and addressing the nation
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President Clinton's four-day visit to India marked a significant moment in the two countries' relationship, as they sought to rebuild ties that had been neglected for over two decades. Despite a series of unexpected encounters, including a sharp rebuke from the Indian president, the two nations signed
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The situation involving an Indian Airlines plane hijacked by the Afghan Taliban has reached a critical stage, with the hijackers demanding resolution. Despite a three-member U.N. delegation's brief visit to Kandahar to secure humanitarian assistance to the hostages, the Taliban is pressing India for a swift resolution.
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The ordeal of the 163 people held on a hijacked Indian Airlines plane in Qandhar, Afghanistan, entered its second day on Saturday, with the hijackers demanding the release of Pakistani religious leader Maulana Masood Azar and several Kashmiri militants being held in India. The Taliban administration of Afghanistan has rejected
England
Over a billion people gathered yesterday along a narrow arc of land stretching from the Isles of Scilly off western England to eastern India, bracing for a celestial spectacle that will last just a couple of minutes. The path of totality spans approximately 100 miles wide, while millions living beyond
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As the second stage of the cricket World Cup begins at The Oval, it's clear that British Asians will be watching with fervor. In a remarkable display of loyalty, fans from the sub-continent have been aglow with excitement, turning a tournament that was once considered a home game
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England's fate was sealed when India won by 63 runs, sending the hosts packing from the World Cup. The nail-biting game took an unexpected turn with Zimbabwe's victory over South Africa, altering the previously predictable outcome. England, unable to beat India, bowed out earlier than expected,
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The recent nuclear tests by India and Pakistan have exposed the myth of nuclear deterrence as a cornerstone of security policy, particularly in the United States. The country's admission of powerlessness in the face of India and Pakistan's nucleartests, as stated by President Clinton, highlights the
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Fifty years after the US faced the same nuclear proliferation risks as India and Pakistan, the scenario presents a similar opportunity for policymakers to adopt a nuanced approach to nuclear strategy. George Kennan's pioneering ideas on containing and deterring nuclear threats offer a template for India and Pakistan
