William and Kate on glitzy California trip

Small entourage reflects sensitivity to British budget cuts:

UK: Prince William and his new bride Catherine will host a black-tie celebrity reception to promote young British filmmakers in the highlight of their trip to California next month, royal officials said Wednesday.

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US-Pakistan ties “complicated but very important”

Mum’s the word on the arrest of Pakistani CIA informants:

US: The White House on Wednesday termed the U.S.-Pakistan relationship as complicated but very important, underscoring that the key South Asian country’s anti-terror cooperation has been vital to American security efforts in the region.

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India poised to join Shanghai grouping

To promote regional connectivity :

Kazakhstan: The six-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), which could play an important role in stabilising Afghanistan after the drawdown of foreign troops, opened its doors for India’s membership at its 10th anniversary summit being celebrated in the heart of the Great Steppes on Wednesday.

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