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US does not fear peaceful rise of China: Clinton
The US does not begrudge a peaceful rise of China but wants the rapidly growing country to follow fair economic practices, including respecting intellectual property rights.
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US clarifies: no cut in aid to Pakistan yet
In a bid to mollify a key ally, the United States has clarified that it has not cut aid to Pakistan and a proposed legislation only links it to checking the spread of home made bombs.
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Wikipedia founder threatens to ‘turn off’ site over US anti-piracy bill
Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales has threatened to shut down the entire English-language site in protest against new US laws designed to clamp down on online piracy.
“A global strike of at least the
Obama winds down Iraq war but verdict elusive
"Mission Accomplished" are two words President Barack Obama will not use as he winds down the most unpopular U.S. military venture since Vietnam and declares an end to another war without victory.
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Now, air passengers can use social media to choose their seatmate
You can select a seatmate of your choice using Facebook or LinkedIn if you are travelling in KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
The Airlines is launching a ‘meet and seat’ service early next year that will le
US hopes to patch up with Pakistan
A top US official has expressed confidence that the United States and Pakistan can patch up their differences, stressing that restoring the strained relationship was critical to long-term progress in
Pentagon policy chief to step down
US Under Secretary of Defence for Policy Michele Flournoy has decided to quit the job, the Pentagon said Monday.
"Flournoy has today announced her intention to step down and return to private life.
US to freeze $700mn aid to Pakistan
In the midst of a tense standoff with Islamabad, a Congressional panel has agreed to freeze $700 million in US aid to Pakistan unless it helps in the fight against homemade bombs in Afghanistan.
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US lawmakers freeze $700 mln to Pakistan
The leaders of a US House-Senate negotiating panel have agreed to freeze $700 million in US aid to Pakistan until it offers to help in the fight against improvised explosive devices in the region, exerting more pressure on a troubled strategic ally.
US to sell Iraq 18 more F-16 warplanes
The United States plans to sell Iraq 18 more F-16 fighter jets as Baghdad seeks to secure its airspace after the full withdrawal of US forces this month, a US official said Monday.
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