World

Lebanese politician Tammam Salam's primary task will be to prepare for parliamentary elections due in June.

North Korea has a strategic choice to make between increased isolation or better relations with the world.

US Secretary of State John Kerry stresses the importance of normalising the relationship between Turkey and Israel.

Talks took place in Kazakhstan to limit the nuclear programme in Iran.

There is a growing demand for locally made tranquillisers and anti-depressants.

At least one US civilian among attacks on Saturday in Afghanistan.

More than 70,000 people have been killed in a spiralling war in Syria: UN

About 100,000 people attended the rally during: Police

Roughly 600 Afghan interpreters helping British forces in Afghanistan.

The woman's death is the latest in a string of attacks on tourists travelling in India.

Iran maintains that they want nuclear powers for electricity generation.

Afghanistan may go through another round of bloodletting if the peace process fails.

Pakistanis over the age of 65 can now get a 45 day single-entry visa on arriving at Attari checkpost.

Clinton cites local outrage over attack on Malala as evidence of change where social media empowered activists.

Particular concern about the soaring execution rate in Iraq. While US has executed five people so far this year.

The snag could further delay the conclusion of the deal, which has been under negotiation for more than a year.

Similar letters have been sent to several European embassies, including Britain and Russia.

A pickup truck smuggling fuel crashed into a car carrying 15 illegal immigrants in south-eastern Iran.

$45,000 grant raised with Jolie's help would send 40 girls to school in Swat.

Rohingya Muslims launch attack at the immigration centre on Sumatra island.

North Korea moves a second mid-range missile to its east coast, fueling fears of imminent firing.

Putting an end to 10-year involvement in the war.

The talks aim at easing tensions that threaten to boil over into war.

Two toddlers were pulled out alive to cries of "God is great" and cheers and clapping.

Saudi Arabia applies Islamic sharia law, which allows eye-for-an-eye punishment for crimes.

In an interview, Afghan diplomat lauds Pakistan in the wake of criticism by authorities.

The United States has so far provided some $385 million for humanitarian aid.

The three men reportedly planned to travel to Afghanistan to fight Nato troops.

The end does not appear to be in sight and we are reminded of the horrors in Syria every time we watch the news.

Tamils, intellectual community are waiting for the promise made to be implemented. The Sinhalese have no other option.

The men had been arrested last May after illegally entered Pakistan from Iran.

The move by eight sites comes after the arrests of four online writers this week.

Khan said they would guard the identity of the girl playing the role of Malala for the sake of her security.

Jailed Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan calls for peace.

Rahul Gandhi calls for a revamp of the political system in India.

Britain is due to double its assistance to Pakistan to $675 million, making it the biggest recipient of British aid.

The attack happened after Taliban insurgents attacked a local police post in Ghazni.

Iran just a year away from making a nuclear weapon :Barack Obama.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard hopes to put Asia at the heart of Australia's future.

CBI wants ministry to facilitate family’s visit to the country.

Iranian team will arrive for talks to be held on April 15 and 16.

Pentagon says it would send ground-based THAAD interceptor batteries to protect US bases on the island of Guam.

First results from the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer seem to indicate "evidence of a new physics phenomena".

Painting "Trois femmes a la table rouge" estimated at $5-7 million will go on sale in New York on May 7.

The attack kills women and children on their way to wedding.

Gaza's Hamas rulers were responsible for any fire directed at Israel from the coastal enclave: Defence Minister

Iran says its nuclear work has medical uses and will produce energy to meet domestic demand.

The blaze spread fears among local Muslims that their community may have been targeted.

No arrests had been made and the motive behind the crime was unclear.

N Korea blocks access to joint industrial zone where South Korean citizens are also working.