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How much influence is Pakistan’s army having on upcoming elections? | Show Types

Pakistan is about to hold another poll as the opposition complains of unprecedented political repression. As Pakistan prepares for general elections, they are being overshadowed by concerns about fairness and political unrest. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan is in jail after being convicted on corruption charges and is barred from the vote. Khan’s rival, Nawaz […]

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It’s wedding season in Pakistan, and it has a name – ‘Decemberistan’ | In Pictures

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It is winter in Pakistan, and that means weddings. Lots of weddings. During the cooler weather between November and February, millions of people attend weddings every week. Pakistanis living abroad come home from around the world for the season, packing airport arrival halls and five-star hotels. They even have a name for it: Decemberistan. “December

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National security adviser Jake Sullivan refuses to rule out strikes inside Iran

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National security adviser Jake Sullivan on Sunday did not rule out strikes inside Iran after the U.S. launched airstrikes Friday targeting Iranian proxies in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for the killing of three American soldiers. During an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Sullivan was asked by moderator Kristen Welker about whether the U.S.

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Namibia’s President Hage Geingob dies aged 82

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The African leader announced last month that he had begun treatment for cancer. Namibian President Hage Geingob has died at the age of 82, his office has said, less than three weeks after it was announced he would undergo treatment for cancer. Geingob died on Sunday at Lady Pohamba Hospital in the capital Windhoek with

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More US airstrikes: Iran-backed Houthi anti-ship missiles destroyed in Yemen | LivenOW from FOX – LiveNOW from FOX

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More US airstrikes: Iran-backed Houthi anti-ship missiles destroyed in Yemen | LivenOW from FOX LiveNOW from FOX A Houthi missile was just seconds from hitting a US warship. The Navy used its ‘last line of defense’ CNN How Yemen’s Houthi rebels are carrying out attacks on Red Sea ships Reuters A Houthi missile got within a nautical mile

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Qatar wins against Uzbekistan in heated Asian Cup quarterfinal | Football News

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After a heated quarterfinal match, it came down to penalties. Qatar’s goalkeeper Barsham had three saves, pushing his team into the semifinals of the Asian Cup. Uzbekistan striker Odildzhon Hamrobekov says his team could not have given any more. “We came to the pitch to win but a penalty [shootout] is always won by the

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Senegal’s Macky Sall postpones presidential election

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DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, The vote was scheduled to take place on February 25. Senegal’s President Macky Sall has postponed the presidential election that was scheduled to take place on February 25. Speaking in a televised address to the nation on Saturday, the president announced he had cancelled the relevant electoral law, citing a dispute over

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U.S. warns tourists to ‘reconsider travel’ to this island nation after 65 murders in 1 month

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The U.S. State Department has issued a security warning, urging people to “reconsider travel” to Jamaica after 65 people were murdered in one month. According to the State Department, the most recent “reconsider travel” warning comes due to high crime and lack of medical services. The crimes have become so prevalent that even people staying

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Video: Ret. US Army major: US strikes were 'more than just a punch in the nose' – CNN

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Video: Ret. US Army major: US strikes were ‘more than just a punch in the nose’ CNN Mike Pompeo, ex-military officials provide cautious assessment of US airstrikes on Iran proxies Fox News Middle East latest: Biden says US strikes on Iraq and Syria are just the beginning The Telegraph Syrian state media reports ‘American agression’ on sites in

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Photos: South Korea beat Australia 2-1 to reach semifinals | Football News

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South Korea has advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Cup with a 2-1 comeback win over Australia in extra-time at Al Janoub Stadium, after Son Heung-min scored the winner with a sublime free kick. Australia had beaten South Korea by the same scoreline in extra-time in the 2015 final to lift their first Asian

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