Saudi Arabia seeks Pakistan military support

Saudi Arabia seeks Pakistan military support


Saudi Arabia seeks Pakistan military support

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 10:54 PM PDT

Saudi Arabia has asked Pakistan for military aircraft, warships and soldiers, prompting Pakistan to hold a parliamentary debate on whether to get involved in the conflict. Pakistani Prime Minister...
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Britain’s royal family attends Easter mass

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 10:08 PM PDT

Easter was celebrated around the world, from traditional church services, to processions that have roots going back to the root of the holiday. The British royals attended a traditional Easter...
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WonderCon 2015: It’s all about the cosplay

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 10:08 PM PDT

It's that time of year again when comic book lovers unite in Anaheim, California for WonderCon 2015. The three-day event attracts thousands who are expected to come dressed as their favorite...
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Japan approves controversial textbooks that claim disputed islands

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 09:13 PM PDT

Japan has approved new textbooks for its junior and middle schools, all of which claim sovereignty over disputed islands in the East China Sea. 18 different textbooks now say the disputed territori...
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Kenyan jets bomb 2 Al-Shabaab bases in S. Somalia

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 09:09 PM PDT

Kenyan fighter jets have attacked two Al-Shabaab bases in southern Somalia, days after an attack on Kenya's Garissa University that left 148 people dead. The Kenyan army says the airstrikes...
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S. Korea summons Japanese ambassador over textbooks

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 09:50 PM PDT

The South Korean government has summoned the Japanese Ambassador to Seoul in a protest against textbooks in Japan that claim Japanese ownership of a group of disputed islands. The South ...
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Saudi-led coalition strikes rebel weapons depots

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 09:07 PM PDT

A Saudi Arabian-led coalition is continuing to bombard parts of Yemen's capital Sanaa in an attempt to counteract a takeover by Shia Houthi rebels. Airstrikes have gone on for 12 days in...
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Harbor seals enjoy a relaxing day

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 08:25 PM PDT

Hundreds of harbor seals in Panjin Shuangtai Hekou National Nature Reserve, located in the coastal area of northwestern China's Liaoning Province, enjoy basking in the sun, many of whom are...
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CCTV gains exclusive access to Kenya’s attacked campus

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 08:21 PM PDT

The Garissa University campus in northeastern Kenya remains sealed off since last Thursday's attack left 148 dead. Security forces have been collecting evidence and cleaning up the area since...
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Syria talks kick off in Moscow, main opposition absent

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 08:42 PM PDT

Talks between rival sides in the Syrian war began in Moscow on Monday. Syria's ambassador to the U.N., Bashar al-Jaafari, is heading the government delegation for the meetings. But the main...
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Last group of Chinese nationals evacuated from Yemen

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 08:18 PM PDT

Following several large-scale evacuation missions last week, the final group of Chinese nationals has now left Yemen. 24 Chinese nationals left through Yemen's western port of Al-Hudaydah...
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Easter Sunday marked all around the world

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 09:35 AM PDT

Sunday was not only the Qingming festival, but also another significant holiday: Easter. This important day in the Christian calendar was celebrated around the world. From traditional church...
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Red Cross allowed to deliver humanitarian aid to Yemen

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 05:35 PM PDT

The Saudi-led coalition has agreed to allow the Red Cross into Yemen to deliver vital humanitarian supplies. The coalition of 10 nations has been carrying out airstrikes against Houthi rebels...
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What are the most recognized Chinese brands overseas?

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 08:34 AM PDT

A global survey based on 4500 respondents from nine countries has found that the positive image of Chinese products has been increasingly recognized by the global community. So what are the...
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Global automakers targeting female drivers

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 08:18 AM PDT

Forget men and fast cars, it's now time for women to push the pedal to the metal. Automakers around the world are starting to target female drivers, and are even building cars with women...
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Paraxylene plant erupts in flames in Zhangzhou

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 06:27 AM PDT

An explosion occurred at a paraxylene plant in Zhangzhou city in east China's Fujian Province at around 19:00 on Monday. One person has been injured. This is the second such case in the last...
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Garissa survivor covered himself in blood to survive

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 09:30 AM PDT

Cheruiyot was one of the students sleeping in his hostel bed when the gunmen attacked the campus of the Garissa University College. He said he was among the first students to be captured. He...
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Garissa attack: Identification of victims to take several days

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 01:54 AM PDT

Four days after the worst terror attack in Kenya's history, relatives of those killed are still identifying bodies. The process, however, is expected to continue for several days. Subscribe...
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China promotes ‘Belt and Road’ Initiative in Middle East

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 03:23 AM PDT

China's special envoy for Middle East affairs, Gong Xiaosheng, has said the 'Belt and Road' Initiative may help the Middle East achieve a lasting peace. Gong's remarks came after his...
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Chinese FM visits Russia to prepare Xi-Putin meeting

Posted: 05 Apr 2015 11:28 PM PDT

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is paying a two-day visit to Russia starting Monday to prepare for a meeting between the two countries' presidents. The Russian Foreign Ministry says Wang...
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U.S. coalition renews anti-ISIL strikes in Syria, Iraq

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 06:39 AM PDT

The U.S.-led coalition carried out another round of heavy airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, renewing its campaign against the Islamic State. Coalition planes reportedly launched 9 airstrikes on...
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