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Houses and small apartment blocks on the banks of the Ganges have toppled into the rushing, swollen waters.

Hong Kong authorities remained silent on the fate of a former (NSA) contractor but said he was under police protection

The economy of the autonomous Kurdish region is booming as compared to the rest of the county

Dilma Rousseff admitted in a televised address late Friday that Brazil can do better.

The office is a belated response to Karzai regime’s calls for such a facility.

Spain break record in 10-0 demolition of Tahiti.

Shared sovereignty as a solution to the J&K conflict is a practical idea, not a romantic one.

Geneva prosecutors underlined Friday that no new evidence had emerged since the case was dropped in 2008.

It is the lowest level of such funds for Pakistan since 2002.

No other region in world today is as volatile, unstable as South Asia with its longstanding India-Pakistan conflict.

Popular Indian suiting range can now be found in Clifton are of Karachi.

People continue rallying for better public services.

There are more trapped inside and rescue operations are in full swing: spokesperson Thane municipal corporation

Nominee to be the top US diplomat to Asia vowed Thursday to work for a "verifiable denuclearization" of North Korea

We need to exert pressure; we're not talking about political spin but about the spinning of centrifuges: Netanyahu

Meeting in Doha to discuss military help and other aid for rebels.

The US has long wanted the talks, but Kabul said there had been a “breach of principles” in the initiative.

Senior citizens recount harrowing and inspiring tales of migration from 1947.

The Taliban office in Doha amended the name plate on their office to remove 'Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan' on it.

Pakistan's ambassador to UN Masood Khan says terrorists operate on both sides of the border.

A Cityminded.org webinar talks about breathing life into old, heritage neighbourhoods.

The Taliban spokesperson evaded the question about revealing the exact timing of the talks.

Countries worry about the implications of allowing India to enter the NSG.

Pastor Ginter was found in his home on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur early May with his hands and feet bound.

Iran accuses Arab and Western states of fomenting terrorism in Syria by arming rebels.

Protests triggered by govt's lavishing of funds on international sporting events.

The movement will continue in one way or another: Political scientist

Government says this will help safeguard national security.

US state department denies that any talks have been scheduled.

There are easy rationalisations that don’t quite explain away extensive detour Obama has taken from his 2008 aims.

Several of their business associates are also on trial in Milan.

Career diplomat Deborah Jones is married to the US ambassador in Pakistan Richard Olsen.

Indian troops fire small arms and artillery in Battal area, killing a 10-year-old girl and wounding her mother.

Senior White House officials say US will engage in direct negotiations with the Taliban in Qatar next week.

Karzai blames inconsistent US strategy.

Ultimate decisions on Iran's nuclear program will remain in the hands of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The largest share of Pakistan’s refugees comes from Afghanistan.

Confident he has weathered the storm, he warned against any resurgence of the protests.

Monday's demonstrations were the latest in a flurry of protests in the past two weeks.

Experts say move comes from the newly-elected government which faces its own battle with extremists at home.

Taliban commanders released by Pakistan will be part of negotiations.

Vice President Li Yuanchao says South Asia capable of rapid growth.

The deaths were caused by insurgent "indirect fire," either mortars or rockets, says the official

The Afghan militia also confirms it is opening a political office in Qatar.

Tribesmen say they cannot participate in family functions across the divide.

The Afghan Taliban opens its political office in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday.

Australia will support new govt in its efforts of good governance, economic development as it faces challenges ahead.

Minister hopes pipeline will be laid within the stipulated timeframe.

An eight-member panel from Pakistan was earlier denied permission to cross-examine witnesses when it visited India.

Karzai pledged that Afghan forces were ready to take on insurgents.