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Socheton Student Forum protest against the BSF of India in Dhaka

Socheton Student Forum protest against the BSF of India. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 22nd January 2012

by zahidul salim in Bangladesh on 22/01/2012

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Alleged Pakistani smuggler shot dead by BSF

An alleged Pakistani smuggler shot dead by Border Security Force (BSF), at Indo-Pak fence at Bharopal about 40 km Amritsar, India. 18th January 2012.

by Sanjeev Syal in India on 18/01/2012

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Pakistan releases 180 Indian prisoners

Indian fishermen cross over to India through Indo-Pak joint check post of Wagah around 30 km from Amritsar, after they are released. There is still...

by Sanjeev Syal in India on 08/01/2012

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22/01/2012 - Socheton Student Forum protest against the BSF of India in Dhaka - Bangladesh - Socheton Student Forum protest against...
18/01/2012 - Alleged Pakistani smuggler shot dead by BSF - India - An alleged Pakistani smuggler shot dead...
08/01/2012 - Pakistan releases 180 Indian prisoners - India - Indian fishermen cross over to India...
30/12/2011 - Kurds protest against Turkish airstrike on civilians in London - United Kingdom - A protest rally was organized against...
23/12/2011 - Protesters and border police clash at the West Bank - Nabi Salih - Israel - Protesters clash with border police and...
07/12/2011 - Construction on the wall in the Kalandia continues - Jerusalem - Palestinian Territory - Israeli bulldozers continue to raise...
07/12/2011 - Vat hike sparks fears of cross border exodus of shoppers - Dublin - Ireland - The government's 2% hike in Vat in...
06/12/2011 - Petrol prices set to rise after Irish Budget - Ireland - Irish petrol stations have been cashing...
02/12/2011 - Sipah-e-Sahaba protest against NATO attacks - Karachi - Pakistan - Supporters of the Islamic organization...
02/12/2011 - Students hold anti-America protest outside the U.S Consulate - Karachi - Pakistan - Pakistani university students protest...

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