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Pakistan school massacre survivor rises to lead Oxford debate society
Nawaz, who was shot at by terrorists in 2014 attack on Army Public School, says his term will focus on youth empowerment
Pakistan school massacre survivor rises to lead Oxford debate society
Nawaz, who was shot at by terrorists in 2014 attack on Army Public School, says his term will focus on youth empowerment

Water woes grip hills, remote areas of Bangladesh
59% of Bangladeshis have access to safe drinking water while 39% have access to safe sanitation

Japan's rainy season ends early for 1st time in decades
Met Office records shorter rainy season for 1st time since 1951, with data from 3 regions showing lowest shower in history

New Zealand announces over $2.8 million in non-lethal military support for Ukraine
Announcement comes a day ahead of NATO summit in Madrid

7 suspected militants, 2 soldiers killed in clash in NW Pakistan
Clash occurred in restive North Waziristan region amid 'indefinite' cease-fire between Pakistan, TTP militant network

Reforms in recruitment of soldiers pose challenge for Indian government
While move to reduce average age of soldiers and cut pension budget stokes anger in streets, experts air concerns about new recruitment scheme