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Brutal 30-year legacy of Saddam, inseparably wed to cruelty of American policy in the region, broke the Iraqi people.

The first sum comprises some $195.7 million, allocated under the 2012 fiscal year budget for USAID.

Women, children and the elderly believed to make up the majority of the victims.

CIA has sent officers to Turkey to help vet rebels who receive arms shipments from Gulf allies.

Around 50 military trucks were deployed in Meiktila, where homes and mosques have been torched by mobs.

Says differences should unite, not divide.

Israel prime minister apologised to his Turkish counterpart in a telephone call.

Iran's ambassador to UN in Geneva slammed the resolution, which he said was "counter-productive" and "politicised".

Pakistan to provide provide technical and professional help in cricket to Afghanistan.

Signboards at the border crossing now have markings in Urdu, English, and Hindi.

"I have already suffered for 20 years and been in jail for 18 months" laments Dutt.

The pope wants to "build bridges connecting all people" and intensify outreach to non-believers.

The suspected shooter and the victims were Marines who worked at an officer candidate school at the base.

3,000 people made an attempt to block police from arresting four activists of the Jamaat-e-Islami party.

The case has led to months of soul-searching over endemic sex crime.

The laws' passages are considered a victory for Democrats in a state where gun ownership is treasured.

Situation is extremely tense with groups of men armed with knives and sticks prowling the streets.

Millers seek currency swap deal to give a boost to exports.

As global competitors leave, London-based giant is building a tech-savvy franchise.

Now is the time for the Arab world to normalise relations with Israel, says US President Barack Obama .

"I know in my heart that I have been a good human being, respected the system and been loyal to my country."

The Supreme Court of India maintains Pakistan was involved in the 1993 Mumbai blasts.

Iran is said to possess ballistic missiles capable of reaching Israel.

Rahman died at the age of 84 after playing lead roles in the country's democratic struggles.

Sri Lankan presidential envoy rejects resolution as "highly intrusive" and calls states to vote against the text.

Afghan ambassador to Pakistan hints at becoming a candidate, says final decision has not been made.

Shift remains controversial among people who think the programme is more effective under the agency's control.

Supreme Court hands down 5-year term for possessing illegal weapons bought from gangsters.

Communal conflict in the western state of Rakhine has left at least 180 people dead and more than 110,000 displaced.

North Korea was particularly blamed for cyber attacks in 2009 and 2011 that targeted South Korean financial entities.

tensions have mounted since the execution last month of a Kashmiri separatist over a deadly 2001 attack in New Delhi.

Military tensions on the Korean peninsula are at their highest level for years

Foreign Office says they are arranging to shift the dead bodies back to Pakistan.

Afghan government announces NATO pullout from Nerkh district of Wardak.

India could join and become Nuclear Suppliers Group's only member that is outside the Non-Proliferation Treaty.

He was a close aide of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman.

Indian Army and Navy have put the weapons in service.

After Obama's call for a "new beginning" with Muslim world, he will confront questionable popularity among Israelis.

Govt is looking to pass a slew of bills to restore investor confidence and stave off a ratings downgrade.

Used nuclear fuel becomes dangerous if its temperature is allowed to rise uncontrollably.

China has consistently denied the charges, and also claimed that it was a victim of such attacks.

Karzai's spokesperson hits out after Nato chief rejected president's recent allegations of US collusion with...

The garments, created by some of Diana's favourite designers, share an extraordinary history.

Sees textile, dairy, agri mechanisation as areas of cooperation.

At least 86 people have been killed since the first war crimes verdict was announced on January 21.

Nearly 200,000 pilgrims cheer, as newly elected popes promised a "lowly, concrete and faithful" papacy.

Zubair alias Talha Zarar of LeT came from Multan: IG Police

Sexual violence and a series of subsequent attacks on foreigners have resulted in a sense of unease.

Mandatory evacuation zones have gradually been lifted as radiation levels have dropped.

Violence has spiked ahead of the anniversary of the 2003 US-led invasion, with 76 people killed in the past week.