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We bring you an (eclectic) look back at 2013 through stats, facts, hits, clicks and, yes, kilos of sheep meat.

The fibre optic cables originate near the southern French city of Marseille and continuing through Pakistan and India.

Speakers say Indian forces seized house of Sopori to compel him to give up his struggle for rights of Kashmiris.

Militants are seeking to impose an Islamic state throughout Russia's North Caucasus.

UN-OPCW says Syrian government "needs to intensify its efforts" to ensure its international obligations are met.

Both countries are poised to sign an MoU for electricity trade.

Five day bi-annual meeting between officials from the two countries ends in Lahore.

Women are not allowed into driving schools in the ultra-conservative kingdom are not granted licences.

The telecommunications ministry will auction airwaves in the 900 and 1800 megahertz frequency bands in the auction.

Anti-corruption champion Arvind Kejriwal was sworn as chief minister of India's national capital region.

Dead include 3 bodyguards and a sibling of lawmaker Ahmed al Alwani.

State Department spokeswoman says personnel were operating near Sabratha as part of security preparedness efforts.

There will be an immediate flag meeting to resolve minor disputes between the two countries.

Sheikh is renowned for immense contribution to parallel cinema, low-budget high quality movies, theatre, television.

Earlier this year, Tyler scaled Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa's tallest peak at 5,900 meters.

Public was outraged last year when photos circulated online of woman forced to abort her baby 7 months into pregnancy.

She was on trial for torturing doctors while in detention during political turmoil in the Gulf kingdom in 2011.

Petition challenges SRO allowing import of Indian films.

Equipment including state-of-the-art wheel loaders, excavators,forklifts, screen projectors was worth Rs176 million.

Ambassador Abu Ali appreciates the support of Pakistan for the Palestinian cause.

Rescue teams have recovered 26 bodies from the three-tier coach of the train: South Western Railway spokesperson

The judge said the programme was vital in preventing an al Qaeda terror attack on American soil.

The polls placed opposition leader Dr Abdullah Abdullah as the most popular candidate in the race.

Universal Biomass Energy of India signs MoU with Punjab govt.

$147m repaid to the lender, taking the total to $5.4b.

India says its scaling back privileges extended to US officials, their families to levels accorded to Indians in US.

India-Pakistan dialogue has become meaningless for Kashmiris, who see in it little more than an official cacophony.

The move still needs the seal of approval from religious scholars.

She told police that she was abducted by 3 men while sightseeing with friends in Karaikal, a port city in Puducherry.

The blast occurred near a massive building that houses the prime minister's office.

The Emirates Hospital is said to be one of the largest health projects in Pakistan by UAE under its PAP costing $173mn

Reiterates government’s 'peace offensive' with India.

Police confirmed two senior BNP members, including a current lawmaker, were detained outside Zia's home on Wednesday.

If the DGMO meeting can be parlayed into diplomatic activity, then we may look forward to a more peaceful 2014.

UN special rapporteur urges Yemen & US to disclose whether they were responsible, if so, what targeting standards used

Critics try to label AAP as left or right, secular or communal. Kejriwal defies labels, they distract from his agenda.

Teenage pop sensation hints at retirement in Christmas Eve tweets.

Boxing day in Britain saw a rise in sales with 8 percent more shoppers flowing in than last year.

US State Department trying to verify video of al Qaeda captive.

A timeline of the year that was, reflecting our community's editorial choices and viewpoints.

Demands for exclusion of Pakistani companies from upcoming trade fair conveyed to higher authorities.

Foreign office says they will raise the issue of drones in the UN Human Rights Council, Geneva.

Officials say abrupt departure of soldiers from Afghanistan will endanger the progress.

The population of Parsis is quickly diminishing, with members divided over how best to preserve the religion, culture

VP Joe Biden congratulates wrong man, football star Manti Te'o publicly mourns death of a girlfriend who never was.

Founder of People's Republic led China for 27 years until his death in 1976, commands reverence among many Chinese.

Deployments are expected to infuriate BNP which called for march in Dhaka beginning on Dec 29 in bid to scupper polls.

Commerce ministers expected to meet on sidelines of SAARC conference.

The announcement comes a day after a suicide car bombing of a police station killed 15 people.

Japanese govt offers around Rs83.2 million to capital’s civic agency for replacement of some 48 broken swings at park.