
India announces major pensions overhaul for army veterans
Three million Indian army veterans won a decades-long battle Saturday to change the way their pensions are calculated, as the government bent to protesters' demands and announced it would overhaul the controversial scheme. ... more
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China denounces Dalai Lama at Tibet anniversary
China on Tuesday stressed Communist party control over Tibet, with a senior official denouncing the Dalai Lama at a giant ceremony condemned by rights groups. ... more
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Pakistan rescuers recover bodies after monsoon rains kill 320
4.4 million Somalis face severe hunger: disaster agency
CO2 increase to reshape geomagnetic storm impacts on satellites
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Google expands home delivery in US
Google on Tuesday expanded its shopping home delivery service into the midwestern portion of the United States, covering an additional 25 million people. ... more
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Pakistan marks 50th anniversary of India war amid tensions
Pakistan on Sunday marked the 50th anniversary of its second war with arch-rival India, weeks after the two nuclear powers faced off in some of their deadliest skirmishes for over a decade. ... more
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GSAT-6 military satellite put in its orbital slot
The Indian space agency on Sunday said it had successfully positioned the country's military communication satellite GSAT-6 in its orbital slot.
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China says Tibet Lama appointee missing for 20 years 'living normally'
A man detained by Chinese authorities 20 years ago after the Dalai Lama named him as one of the most senior figures in Tibetan Buddhism is living a normal life and does not want to be disturbed, government officials said. ... more
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Indian Kashmir shuts down on anniversary of deadly floods
Indian Kashmir largely shut down Monday to protest at government delays in rebuilding the region hit by devastating floods a year ago, as hundreds of police and troops patrolled the streets. ... more
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