
Pakistan summons Indian envoy after 'spy drone' shot down
Pakistan summoned the Indian ambassador Thursday after a "spy drone" was shot down in disputed Kashmir, as officials said five people were killed in cross-border shelling between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. ... more
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China says foreigners held over 'terrorist' materials
A Chinese official said on Thursday that a group of foreigners had been detained for distributing "terrorist" materials after a South African charity said nine were being held. ... more
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Fossil discoveries in southern Africa reveal life before catastrophic Permian extinction
Liverwort gene discovery reveals ancient mechanism behind plant reproductive growth
Potato traces its ancient roots to tomato hybridization
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China cremates revered Tibetan monk againt family wishes: groups
Chinese authorities have cremated the body of a revered Tibetan monk against his family's wishes, rights groups said Thursday, after protests erupted following news of his death. ... more
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ADB trims China, developing Asia growth forecasts
The Asian Development Bank Thursday trimmed its growth forecasts for China and developing Asia this year and next owing to weakness the world's number two economy. ... more
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India clears $4.74 billion defence purchase
India's defence ministry has cleared the purchase of military equipment worth $4.74 billion, including four long-range patrol aircraft from US aerospace giant Boeing, an official said Wednesday. ... more
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Nepal unveils subsidy-heavy $8.19 bn post-quake budget
Nepal's government Tuesday unveiled the first budget drawn up since April's massive earthquake, with a focus on funding reconstruction and reviving the battered economy through subsidies and low-cost loans. ... more
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China holds 9 foreigners over 'propaganda video': charity
Nine tourists from South Africa, Britain and India have been detained in China and may face criminal charges after being accused of watching "propaganda videos", a charity said Wednesday. ... more
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