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US expects Pak to tackle 'shared challenge' of terror by taking action against Pathankot attackers

The US expects Pakistan will take actions against the perpetrators of the terror attack on IAF base in Pathankot, a top American official said, hours after Islamabad said it is working on the "leads" provided by India.

US concerned execution of Nimr al-Nimr will exacerbate sectarian tensions

The US government expressed concern on Saturday that Saudi Arabia's execution of a prominent Shi'ite cleric, could exacerbate sectarian tensions, and urged all leaders in the Middle East to "redouble efforts" to de-escalate regional tensions.