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Pakistan appoints known journalist Maleeha Lodhi as UN envoy

​Pakistan has appointed renowned journalist and writer Dr Maleha Lodhi as the country's permanent representative at the United Nations, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday.

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India's Congress Party Chief's daughter denies contesting polls from Varanasi

India's ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi's daughter Priyanka Gandhi on Monday denied the rumor that she will contest polls against the country's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial contender Narendra Modi from Varanasi.

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City starts emergency response to Malaysian kidnapping

Shanghai tourism authorities started emergency procedures on Thursday following the kidnap of female tourist in Malaysia.

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Thai PM Yingluck survives no-confidence vote

Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra survived Thursday's no-confidence vote in parliament while massive anti-government protests continued outside.

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U.S. singer Jennifer Lopez receives 2,500th star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Popular U.S. singer, actress and entrepreneur Jennifer Lopez received the 2,500th star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame Thursday, capping a two-decade-strong fruitful singing career.

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Hillary Clinton aims to return to office next week: spokeswoman

The U.S. State Department said on Thursday that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is aiming to return to her office as early as next week following treatment for blood clot in her head.