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Clinton Campaign Halfway to USD 1 Billion Fundraising Goal
Hillary Clinton's campaign is halfway to its goal of raising a billion dollars for the 2016 race, according to her finance director.
Taliban Planning Attack at Borders with India, Warns Pakistan Agency
The National Counter-Terrorism Authority has asked the Punjab Director General of Pakistan Rangers, the Home Department and the Punjab police chief to take high preventive measures to protect the public as well as security personnel.
Twin Blasts in Thai Resort Town Kill One, Over 20 Injured
One Thai woman was killed and 19 people including foreigners were injured in twin blasts tonight in the popular seaside resort town of Hua Hin.
UNESCO Denounces Terror Attack in Pakistan
The UN's agency tasked with defending press freedom has denounced the recent terrorist attack that killed over 70 people, including two journalists, in Pakistan's Quetta region, saying violence against civilians cannot be justified.
Trump Would Be Dangerous President, Say Republican National Security Experts
Trump sought to dismiss their charges by saying that these "Washington elites" should look for answers on why the world has become a mess.
Mexico Landslides Leave 11 Dead as New Storm Forms
Landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl have left at least 11 people dead in central and eastern Mexico.
Muslim Woman Fired For Wearing Hijab in US
"I was really upset. The day that it happened, I was devastated," Najaf told NBC Washington.
Taliban Militants Ambush Foreign Tourists Convoy in Afghanistan
The tourists were on their way to Herat from Bamiyan and Ghor provinces," said Jilani Farhad, the spokesman for Herat's governor.
Eurozone Shows Resilience in Face of Brexit Vote, Unlike UK
Financial information company IHS Markit said that its composite purchasing managers index, a broad gauge of activity across the manufacturing and services sector rose in July for the eurozone to a six-month high of 53.2 points from 53.1 the previous mont...
Hong Kong, China Flights Cancelled as Typhoon Nida Approaches
Nida brought strong winds and torrential rains to the northern Philippines over the weekend.
Chinese Military Vows to Protect Its Maritime Rights
China pledged to protect its maritime rights and is "fully confident and capable of" addressing security threats and "provocations".
Sole Afghan Woman Governor In a Man's World
Masooma Muradi holds her own against a deep underswell of sexism in a society unaccustomed to women exercising authority.
12 PIA Staff Arrested For 'Trying' to Smuggle Heroin
Pakistan's Anti-Narcotics Force arrested 12 employees of PIA for allegedly trying to smuggle 6 kilogram of heroin worth over 60 million rupees.
Taliban Truck Bomb Strikes Foreign Guest House in Kabul
There were no immediate reports of casualties from the bombing, which was felt across the city, "A truck packed with explosives struck the entrance of Northgate guesthouse," a security source told AFP, without offering any further details.
Indian Convict Gurdip Singh Gets a Breather, 4 Guilty of Drug Trade Executed
Four other drug convicts including two Nigerians, one Senegalese and one Indonesian were on Friday executed for the crime
Live: Hillary Creates History, Becomes 1st Woman to Accept US Presidential Nomination
Clinton will sound the themes that will propel her campaign against Republican Donald Trump in the November 8 election.