Gas explosion in sewer kills 12 in Pakistan's largest city
A gas explosion in a sewage system, in Karachi, killed at least 12 and injured 11.
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The death toll was expected to rise, officials search through the remote mountainous area.
Black Caps threat brings back 'chilling memories' of 2002 bombing
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Ardern feared Black Caps 'would be attacked outside stadium'
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Black Caps at risk of terror attack, Indian media reported last month
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'Not trained to deal with women': Taliban tell women to stay indoors
Taliban spokesman urges women to stay home until security is reimposed.
Hundreds of men attack TikTok star in Pakistan
A woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by a crowd as she filmed a video in a park.
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Taliban fighters captured their first provincial capital on August 6.
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Taliban sweep across Afghanistan's south, take four more cities
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First they lace up their skates. Then they fight terrorism
New York Times: Pakistan police put 20 officers on skates for counterterrorism patrols.
The police wanted free burgers. When the workers refused, they were jailed
New York Times: Pakistan police threw 19 of the restaurant's employees in jail.
Two express trains collide in Pakistan, killing at least 51
Between 15 and 20 passengers still trapped in the wreckage of the Millat Express train.
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AUT researcher finds Ahmadi members face religious discrimination on two fronts in NZ.
Concerns rise over Sri Lanka's move to ban burqas
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Christian girl chained in pen after forced marriage to Muslim
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Christchurch terrorist attack: Victims' families meet cricket idols
The Pakistan national team is in Christchurch for the second test against New Zealand.
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The man was arrested for scaring residents — but some argue he was just avoiding Covid.
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With a match 14 days away and no training, will the Pakistan cricketers get good news?
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Kerre McIvor: Pakistani cricket team behaving like spoilt brats
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Four new Covid cases, including another Pakistani cricketer
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China's new claim about origin of virus
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