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Pope Francis proclaims as saints his influential predecessors John Paul II and John XXIII

The missile is capable of intercepting targets outside the earth's atmosphere.

"I offer my apology for having been unable to prevent this accident from happening," says PM Chung Hong-Won

In India women hold 11 percent seats in parliament, in Pakistan 21 percent and in Afghanistan 28 percent.

May God please save this country from this model, says Sonia.

Stones were helping fund the Forces Nouvelles rebels.

What Togadia said and did is merely reaping the hatred that Modi himself has helped sow.

The latest violence erupted Friday when security forces laid siege to Manloo village.

The crash was the largest single loss of life for the ISAF since another NATO helicopter crashed in December.

In the first round Abdullah won 44.9 per cent of the vote, followed by Ghani with 31.5 per cent.

A new military chief has been appointed but the name will not be disclosed for some time.

Both Abdullah and Ghani, a former World Bank economist, have vowed to fight on if a run-off is required.

Accuses the BJP leader of having no plan.

Indian Navy’s top brass is expected to undergo major reshuffle after appointment of Rabindar Kumar Dhowan as new chief

Without a clear majority, runoff expected between Abdullah and Ghani.

Jama Masjid Imam says vote against divisive forces.

Dobbins met army chief Gen Raheel Sharif to discuss defence cooperation between the two countries.

Vilanova was diagnosed with cancer of the salivary gland more than two years ago.

It will be a part of the Commission on Science and Technology and the Committee on Non-Governmental organisations.

Pilot of Virgin Australia plane reports hijacking attempt after passenger tries to enter cockpit, says official.

Pakistan Army retaliates which forces Indian side to stop shelling, firing: ISPR

Standing committee says India’s subsidised agri products can hurt Pakistan market.

Says Washington’s priorities vis-à-vis Pakistan won’t change.

Urges 2-3% GDP allocation to health sector to improve situation.

BJP stronghold likely to face tough competition from Samajwadi Pary and AAP.

India’s sizeable Muslim minority is wary of BJP leader, who they blame for the communal riots in Gujarat.

It will take international cooperation, commitment from national govts, but world free of wartime rape is within reach

The IMF can no longer continue coercing poor developing countries to undertake austerity measures.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to visit United Kingdom from April 30 to May 2.

Rocketing tensions sent oil prices up, as US President accused Russia of reneging on an agreement to defuse the crisis

Voting was light at the heavily guarded polling stations after a campaign of intimidation by local militant groups.

The FBI was not immediately available for comment.

The avalanche underlined the risks borne by sherpas who carve out the routes and carry gear up the mountain.

98 per cent of the votes cast in the polls have been counted, recounting of many polling stations still under way.

Narendra Modi received a hero's welcome as he launched his election campaign on Thursday in Varanas.

Officials say the gunman was injured in the incident outside the CURE International hospital and detained by police.

Hunting houbara bustards is banned in Pakistan but authorities issue special permits to some visitors.

He says Iqbal’s poetry was true reflection of love and affection he had for Afghanistan and its people.

Election commission says announcement delayed in order to accurately count votes.

The US is pushing for a peace deal with insurgents before its forces leave the country.

Say they won’t be fooled by last-minute promises.

British Indian academics write open letter in Independent newspaper.

Seeks to save millions of dollars in premium on oil import.

Just because a disease seems long gone, there is no reason to rein in vaccination against it, according to the WHO.

Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erakat countered that peace with Israel was impossible without Palestinian unity.

The band say the material will give fans a taste of their early studio sessions.

Separatists have called for a boycott of the staggered election which ends next month.

Velayati, who was Iran's foreign minister between 1981 and 1997, said the poll had been well-managed.

Spat over Hamid Aboutalebi's nomination has blown up amid a cautious thaw in relations between the US and Iran.

The IEC has officially requested to probe into irregularities in 1,446 polling stations of over 6000 polling centers.