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Four Pakistani Britons honored for social service by British PM
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US ‘takes note’ of Chinese envoy’s remarks in Bangladesh
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New York police salute first Bangladeshi female sergeant
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Kuwait bans entry of flight, travellers from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka
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US engaging with Indian government on protecting minorities, says top official
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