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Taliban claims deadly attack in Pakistan

The Pakistan Taliban says it carried out a suicide bombing that killed 13 people one day after a suicide bombing on a military convoy in Lahore killed 44. Full story

Malaysia arrests Rohingya fleeing Myanmar

Malaysian authorities have arrested a boatload of ethnic minorities fleeing Myanmar off the holiday island of Langkawi. Full story

Dozens killed in Pakistan bombing

Twin suicide blasts killed at least 37 people Friday in a high security area with a dense military presence in eastern Pakistan, CNN affiliate Geo TV reported. Full story

Migrant restrictions in China stir outcry

An editorial run by 13 newspapers from 11 provinces across China appealed for reform of the hukou, or permanent residency card, system -- an unprecedented outcry that has prompted debate and censorship. Full story

BA cabin crew to strike this month

Union members representing British Airways cabin crews announced Friday they will hold two separate strikes this month in a dispute over working conditions. Full story

Report of al Qaeda arrest loses favor

Authorities in Pakistan were backing away from reports that they had arrested Adam Gadahn, a U.S.-born spokesman for al Qaeda. Full story

Japan arrests anti-whaling activist

Japanese authorities arrested an activist from New Zealand on Friday for illegal trespassing after he boarded a whaling ship last month in waters off the Antarctic. Full story

Thailand braces for political protests

Thailand braced for anti-government demonstrations that began Friday and were expected to peak over the weekend with as many as 150,000 protesters on the streets. Full story

32 asylum seekers rescued off Australian coast

Australia rescued 32 people seeking asylum this week after spotting them floating on boats off the country's northwest coast. Full story

Ex-Pakistan spy chief urges talks with Omar

Talking to the Taliban leader in Afghanistan may help bring peace to the country, according to a former Pakistan spy chief once referred to as the "father of the Taliban." Full story
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