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U.S. acknowledges killing four Americans in overseas attacks

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government formally acknowledged on Wednesday for the first time that it had killed four Americans in counterterrorism operations in Yemen and Pakistan, where the United States has carried out regular drone strikes. Full story

Chinese premier visits Pakistan, praises ties

China's premier signed economic agreements and praised Pakistan in glowing terms as he began a two-day visit Wednesday, underscoring the importance of the longstanding alliance to the two Asian powers. Full story

Afghanistan's Karzai gives India military equipment 'wish list'

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai said on Wednesday he had given a "wish list" of military equipment to India during a visit this week, presenting a conundrum for New Delhi as it weighs whether arming the Afghan army is in its interests. Full story

Pakistan's Imran Khan leaves hospital after campaign fall

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani cricket-hero-turned-politician Imran Khan left hospital on Wednesday after treatment for back injuries suffered in a fall in Lahore, television stations said. Full story

Chinese escape Karachi bomb ahead of Premier Li's arrival in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A roadside bomb exploded near the seafront in Karachi on Tuesday likely targeting a van full of Chinese port workers, police said, a day before Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrives in the capital, Islamabad. No one was hurt. Full story

Pentagon to take over some CIA drone operations : sources

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's administration has decided to give the Pentagon control of some drone operations against terrorism suspects overseas that are currently run by the CIA, several U.S. government sources said on Monday. Full story

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  At least 18 killed in Pakistan mosque blasts

Two bombs exploded near separate mosques killing at least 18 people in a remote area of northwestern Pakistan. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

  Former prime minister to lead Pakistan again

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif is claiming victory already in Pakistan’s general election — 14 years after he was toppled in a military coup, jailed and then exiled. This will be his third chance leading the country. NBC’s Waj Khan reports.

  Sharif set to lead Pakistan for third time

Nawaz Sharif looks to have secured an astonishing political comeback in Pakistan's general election -- 14 years after he was toppled in a military coup, jailed and then exiled. John Irvine of the U.K.'s ITV News reports from Pakistan.

  Bombing in Pakistan hours before election

A bombing device went off in front of a building used by one of Pakistan’s major parties just hours before tomorrow’s historic election. NBCNews.com’s Dara Brown reports.

  Good morning Daily Rundown from Islamabad, Pakistan!

Olov Stenlund gives today’s TDR Good Morning all the way from Islamabad, Pakistan.

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Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang hold a joint news conference at President House in Islamabad
Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang hold a joint news conference at President House in Islamabad

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Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari speaks during a joint news conference with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at President House in Islamabad
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