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The Afghan villages where the Taliban rule at night

Many in eastern Afghanistan are caught between their fear of local Taliban and their hatred of international security forces after numerous deaths of civilians in drone strikes. Duration: 02:39 Nov 29, 2013
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Kashmir police warns infiltration attempts along border

Poonch, Nov 29 (ANI): Deputy Inspector General of Police Danish Rana said in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir said that militants are preparing to infiltrate along the disputed border of the state. While attending an event on Thursday to commemorate the death of a soldier on the border, Rana said that the militants may have shifted their attention to Kashmir and the cases of infiltration might increase following the retreat of US forces from Afghanistan. Rana added that they were maintaining tight security at the border and no perpetrators would be able to cross the border. Nov 29, 2013
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Afghan tribal assembly debates US military presence

A grand assembly of tribal chiefs, community elders and politicians began four days of debating in Kabul Thursday over the bilateral security agreement (BSA) which will shape the future US military presence in Afghanistan. Duration: 00:42 Nov 21, 2013
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Senior Haqqani network commander killed in Islamabad

Nasiruddin Haqqani, the chief fundraiser of the Haqqani militant network -- one of the most feared groups fighting US-led forces in Afghanistan -- has been shot dead in the Pakistani capital, the Taliban says. Duration: 01:20 Nov 12, 2013
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Tough tales but big ambitions at Afghan orphanage

A packed timetable of lessons and football keeps boys at the Shiekh Zayed orphanage in southern Afghanistan occupied every minute of the day -- one way to deter them from dwelling on the tragedies that brought them there. Duration: 00:38 Nov 10, 2013
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Tajiks set to elect strongman leader for fourth term

Voters in Tajikistan, the poorest state in the former USSR, are set to hand President Emomali Rakhmon an easy victory for a fourth term at the helm of his country bordering Afghanistan. Duration: 00:35 Nov 6, 2013
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Tajiks set to elect strongman leader for fourth term

Voters in Tajikistan, the poorest state in the former USSR, are set to hand President Emomali Rakhmon an easy victory for a fourth term at the helm of his country bordering Afghanistan. Duration: 00:35 Nov 6, 2013
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Abbott lauds Australian troops' effort in Afghanistan

Prime Minister Tony Abbott declares Australia's longest war at an end during a surprise visit to Afghanistan, with more than 1,000 troops to return home before Christmas in a "bitter-sweet" withdrawal. Duration: 00:39 Oct 30, 2013
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Demand for Bangladesh caretaker govt intensifies pre general elections

Dhaka, Oct 29 (ANI): Former Bangladesh Inspector General Mohammad Khuda Baksh hoped for a discussion between the leading political parties over the boiling issue of the demand for a caretaker government, as tensions mounted ahead of the general elections.The clash of ideologies could plunge Bangladesh into a cycle of violence. Baksh, who is also the former international consultant United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Afghanistan said that the issue of caretaker government could be resolved through dialogue. Baksh also said that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and BNP President Begum Khaleda Zia represented the views of their parties. Oct 29, 2013
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Jamaat and Women's Status in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Oct 27 (ANI): As other South-Asian nations, Bangladesh too fails to represent women in a fair light and they ultimately face inequalities and other gender related restrictions. According to Senior Diplomatic Editor of The Times of India, Indrani Bagchi, the socio- economic and political status of women in Bangladesh is relatively better than in Afghanistan because of cultural reasons, but a lot more is to be done in this aspect. Bagchi also said that the country is Islamic, but not islamised as other South-Asian nations and therefore women in Bangladesh work to sustain their family. Oct 27, 2013
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Mizoram school wins under-14 Subroto Cup in New Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 26 (ANI): On 14th October, the final match of Under-14 Subroto Cup was held at the Dr. Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi. Mizoram and Assam fought a tough match, before the former overpowered the latter by two goals to one to win the title. Mizoram performed excellently for a third time, thanks to a wonderful debut performance by the Government Chawmfianga Middle School. Teams from all northeastern states participated in the prestigious Subroto Cup tournament and performed well. Although the Assam Under-14 team failed to bag the trophy, they said they are confident and ready to work hard for the next year. Such tournaments not only promote a spirit of sportsmanship among budding players, but also promote unity and integration. The players stayed together for a month, including teams from Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Oct 26, 2013
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John Kerry meets Nawaz Sharif in Washington

Washington, Oct 21 (ANI): U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met Pakistani Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif. Sharif arrived in Washington on Sunday for a four-day visit. He is scheduled to meet with President Barack Obama on Wednesday (October 23). He is also expected to meet several members of Congress. While interacting with the media persons, Kerry emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Pakistan relationship. Relations between the U.S. and Pakistan remain tense on major issues, including Pakistani opposition to U.S. drone strikes and Washington's complaints about the ties of the Pakistani intelligence service to militant groups active in Afghanistan. Oct 21, 2013
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