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    5 Lashkar-e-Jhangvi activists arrested with cache of weapons

    That is potassium chlorate not RDX and it has several legitimate uses for which it is exported. Potassium Chlorate Importers & Potassium Chlorate Buyers This is old news.
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    China backs Argentina's sovereignty claim over the Malvinas islands

    Considering China's claims to the islands in the South China sea are much more tenuous than the UK's claims on the Falklands, how does it intend to explain why the sauce which is good for the goose is not good for the gander?
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    What do you like about other religions?

    I guess it was one of the reasons which lead me to question rituals and religious dogma. On the other hand, the society I grew up was also tolerant of my rebelling and seeking my own path. It was also open minded to allow for opposing ideas to be expressed. For these reasons I wouldn't swap the...
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    What do you like about other religions?

    If you think about it religions are tools used to meet political objectives. God doesn't exist other than in the minds of people.
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    The role of militancy in the rise of atheism?

    Atheists look up to science to provide these answers. These answers are much more convincing than whatever is available in religious texts.
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    What do you like about other religions?

    Haha. You will find such ridiculous stuff in all religious. Plus what is ridiculous and what is not varies according to cultures.
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    The role of militancy in the rise of atheism?

    I don't agree with the premise of the article. In my experience, education and living in a tolerant society leads to an increase in the number of atheists. A less tolerant environment drives people to group themselves which usually happens along the lines of faith. This need drives people...
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    Beneath burqa, a mangalsutra and chooda

    Many hindu women I know don't wear it all the time since it doesn't go very well with western clothes. It is only brought out at religious ceremonies. I have seen Muslims & Catholics from the west coast wear Mangalsutras after marriage just like Hindu women. It is used as a sign of marriage...
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    What do you like about other religions?

    It is considered purifying and a small amount is used during rituals. When I was very young I went through my thread ceremony as good Brahmin boys do. The thread is supposed to be changed usually at a temple every year and I was given a spoonful of cow urine which I naively put in my mouth...
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    What do you like about other religions?

    I like the mythology associated with all religions plus they also inspire man to build some really grand buildings and monuments which I do like visiting as a tourist. I am an athiest/humanist who likes to live by the golden rule of treat others the way you would like them to treat you. I...
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    North’s missiles tied to Musharraf blunder

    Why would Musharaff launch Ghauri when he was trying to convince the whole world that the peaks were captured by non state actors. Launching Ghauri would have meant an all out war which Pakistan was in no position to conduct.
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    WHO: Pakistan On Track to Eradicate Polio This Year

    I am sorry but there seems to be an error in the article here. According to the article in dawn Pakistan close to getting rid of a polio virus: WHO | Newspaper | DAWN.COM The last polio case involving the P3 virus was in April 2012. While the last polio case of any type was in November 2012...
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    WHO: Pakistan On Track to Eradicate Polio This Year

    The article mentions just type 3 of the Polio virus. What about the type 1 virus? From India's experience, the type 1 virus was the last one eradicated. http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/two-years-without-polio/article4304903.ece We are very close to success and I wish Pakistan all the...
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    Why not make Arnab Goswami Prime Minister of india?

    So the solution to a PM who doesn't speak is a PM who can't stop speaking? :)
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    India beats China in UK

    Having eaten the supposed "Indian" food, I wouldn't call it Indian at all... Sweet Korma... FFS.
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    Jews, Muslims stage circumcision march in Germany

    Hair or nails have no nerve endings which cause pain nor does cutting them involve any bruising. How can you compare the two? On another note, why is it necessary to remove the fore skin under these religions? Can't you have a complete one to connect with your gods?
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    Jews, Muslims stage circumcision march in Germany

    Yeah.. good idea but wrong example. In my opinion kids should be kept away from religion as much as possible until they are old enough to decide on their own. When it comes to events like Christmas, Diwali or Id, religion is hardly the motivator which gets kids excited. They don't need much...
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    Jews, Muslims stage circumcision march in Germany

    Babies should be spared this sort of religious branding. Let the kid decide if they want a circumcision once they turn 18.
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    Muslims are well-integrated in Britain– but no one seems to believe it

    Sadly a small minority on the fringe hogs a huge chunk of airtime. Most Britons end up associating Muslims with these popy burning, voilence propagating fanatics. The need of the hour are more people like Amir Khans, Omid Djalili, Sayeeda Warsi on TV to change perceptions of what a typical...
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