A look at some of the most defining pictures of 2016

This collection of images is taken from Agence France Presse, or AFP’s ‘Pictures of the Year 2016’ – a selection of the...

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Pakistan

Russian seeking bride in Pakistan’s Chitral arrested

CHITRAL: A Russian national who went to Pakistan in search of a wife has been arrested and is being questioned by intelligence...

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Pakistan

Kidnapped former Afghan governor freed in Mardan shoot-out

PESHAWAR: A former Afghan governor kidnapped nearly two weeks ago in Islamabad was freed Friday after a shoot-out with police, he told...

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Entertainment

Pakistan’s Oscar hope eyes bigger prize — law reform

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy made history by winning Pakistan's first Oscar four years ago. Now she's back in Hollywood, hoping to scoop a second...

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International

Large-scale trials for Zika vaccines at least 18 months away: WHO

GENEVA: Large-scale trials for Zika virus vaccines are at least 18 months away, while establishing a possible link between the virus and...

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International

Indian soldier rescued after six days in Siachen avalanche

NEW DELHI: One of 10 Indian soldiers feared dead after an avalanche six days ago in the remote Himalayas has been miraculously...

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Czech govt paid $6 mn ransom for two women held in Pakistan: report

PRAGUE: The Czech government paid a $6-million ransom to secure the release last year of two women kidnapped Pakistan, the Respekt weekly...

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Sports

NFL: No dancing, just dejection for Newton

Cam Newton arrived in Sunday's Super Bowl after a record-breaking season which left long-time observers of the National Football League declaring that...

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International

Trump falters, Clinton pushed in Iowa, first US presidential vote

Iowans flocked to churches, gymnasiums and libraries to be the first voices officially heard in the boisterous months-long nominating process, ahead of...