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Dar puts request before US envoy as foreign currency reserves hit $3b.

"Our nation has lost its greatest son," said South African president Jacob Zuma.

The WHO executive board is set to meet from Jan 25 to Jan 30.

"In Central African Republic, 1.3 million people are in need of emergency food assistance due to civil unrest": FAO.

Users will need to dial a simple code to get a feed of the popular trending topics on Twitter.

The game will be available online for free.

Overall sales remain stagnant in July-Nov this year.

Foreign Office says the government's stance has always been clear on drones.

Think tank says new facility could increase India's ability to produce enriched uranium for military purposes.

Among the hostages were nine children and a woman, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

Defense ministry says attack targeted ministry's hospital and most gunmen were killed or wounded.

Authorities repeatedly visited the 44-year-old and asked her to cease and desist.

Many locals still believe that grim ordeal at shrine will cure mental health problems, possession by 'jinn' spirits.

Chilean author says it is ridiculous to imagine that former president Zardari was involved in Benazir's death.

Threat comes after security forces besieged his home following his decision to boycott next month's elections.

Beijing needs to reduce Asia-Pacific tensions to protect its growing stake in regional peace and stability, says Biden

No loss of life was reported.

ECP wins the Accessibility Award for launching services for millions of voters to verify their votes.

Aziz cites environmental concerns and urges Indian troops to withdraw from glacier.

Aam Aadmi Party, led by former tax inspector Arvind Kejriwal, is contesting New Delhi state election.

The accident happened at a skydiving facility in Arizona when the daredevils were about 200-300 feet above the ground.

White House warns Congress that passing new sanctions will give Tehran an excuse to undermine interim nuclear deal.

British PM David Cameron faced demands for the return of priceless artefacts looted from Beijing in the 19th century.

According to its investors, the restaurant has lost $41,000 since it opened.

Step taken to ensure the safety of drivers following protests in Pakistan over American drone strikes.

The three were killed after heavy firing erupted between security forces and rebels.

Party declares that the country was on the 'brink of disaster' as seven more people were killed in poll protests.

Some of the bodies were bound by the hands and feet and showed signs of torture.

What is the United States to do about Afghan President Hamid Karzai?

Biden's tour of northeast Asia comes as tensions in the region are at their highest for years.

Iran may be asked for assurance it will not use proceeds for N-proliferation.

They met their families after eight years.

PTI workers verified documents of more than a dozen trucks and containers.

Pakistan envoy to India Salman Bashir said outcome of Indian elections was "not material" the aim of better ties.

CEO Jeff Bezos says he hopes to deploy an armada of mini-drones able to drop small packages at your doorstep.

BNP, its 17 smaller allies to only change their mind 'if polls are organised by a non-party, neutral government.'

Iran believes Saudi Arabia is an extremely important country in the region and the Islamic world, says Iranian FM.

Reduced budget is partly because some land and equipment is being reused and fewer foreign advisers are needed: UN

'Victim had been fantasizing about being killed and eaten by someone else since his youth,' says Dresden police chief.

These young people in their 20s and 30s have a common desire - to see Narendra Modi become the next prime minister.

Understanding reached during Nawaz’s Kabul trip.

Landmark Nov 24 interim accord is seen as first step towards resolving decade-old dispute.

There should be only one religious text - our constitution, he said at the rally.

'It was a miracle that no one was hurt, neither students nor teachers nor employees,' says the school nurse.

A Goa court ordered Tejpal remain in custody to allow police time to question the 50-year-old editor.

Blast struck at the graveyard where the procession was due to bury the body.

The Chang'e-3 rocket carrying the "Jade Rabbit" rover to explore the moon is set to blast off at 1:30 am local time.

Spacecraft, called Mangalyaan, now embarks on 10-month journey around sun before reaching Mars in September next year.

Walker died in Los Angeles county when the car he was traveling in slammed into a tree and caught fire - US media.

Assailants opened fire on a convoy of Frontier Constabulary soldiers.