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Pakistani-American died while rescuing people from the Twin Towers.

Dost Swalay’s parents, unaware of his death, wait for his return to Swat.

Police officials had illegally seized money from one migrant while another was arrested for extorting a tobacconist.

Pipeline will cost Rs190m per km, markup on loan is 3%.

If confirmed, Hagel would replace retiring defense secretary Leon Panetta.

Secretary of State accepts invitation to visit Pakistan.

South African paralympic star questioned for killing his girlfriend.

Anoushka Shankar says she suffered sexual and emotional abuse for several years in hands of a man her parents trusted.

Protesters staging round-the-clock demonstrations with the single demand that war criminals be hanged.

Assad needed to abandon hopes of riding out the war and instead accept the inevitability of his departure: Kerry

Commends the region for moving away from reliance on overseas' aid and becoming economic powers.

Panetta says it was time to recognize those who play a crucial role in modern warfare with hi-tech weapons.

Trip aims at building on the "strategic Indo-French partnership launched 15 years ago: Official

With this missile, we could hit any target in the North anywhere, says army Major General.

Says drones should be discussed publicly; says ISI is not the
‘demon’ it is made out to be at times.

On behalf of UEFA, Ronaldo donated a similar amount in 2008 to the ICRC.

US Secretary of State and President Zardari discuss regional stability and future of Afghanistan.

More than 200 Twitter account and dozens of other forums on internet offer services for Saudis seeking spouses.

Indian foreign minister says their good relations with Iran and US make it able to "provide the linkages" for talks.

The Atomic Energy Organisation chief says new centrifuges were installed, but did not reveal how many.

Papal infallability status to transfer to next pope, but Pope Benedict will be entitled to pension.

Unsubstantiated allegations raised by Indian media.

India's government ordered investigation into alleged bribery of government officials by Finmeccanica.

The JUI-F chief was reported to be in Qatar to "encourage the negotiators to talk to the Afghan government."

Air power is crucial in the rugged country where a poor road network is often mined by insurgents.

Obama vowed to turn much of his attention toward economic troubles like the 7.9 percent unemployment rate.

The prisoner, who escaped from District Jail Malir, could not be traced by prison authorities.

Member countries urged to remove hurdles in trade and investments.

Singh says there is a need to recognise that India’s neighbourhood is “characterised by growing instability.”

Iranian parliament’s speaker says his country ready to go to any extent to ensure project’s completion.

Microphones were placed in smoke detectors in rooms where attorney met their clients.

British premier says he will visit Islamabad this summer.

The test is a clear and grave violation of the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, says Ban.

Russian diplomats all over the world mark February 10 as the Diplomats’ Day.

Experts suggest the two countries should take a look at China.

Tensions in Kashmir have risen after Afzal Guru was hanged over the weekend.

More rationality needed when addressing matter of Iran’s nuclear weapons and more equality shown towards other nations

Syrian opposition fighters capture military airport near northern city of Aleppo.

Seventeen Indian men paid blood money for the murder of Misri Khan in Sharjah to secure their release from UAE.

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan post video on militant websites identifying a Briton and an American killed in battle.

Sabir Khan claims he was tortured in a Pakistan jail with the full knowledge of US intelligence agencies.

Obama expected to announce plans to withdraw as many as 34,000 troops from Afghanistan by 2014.

WHO says people living in or returning from Arabian peninsula should be tested for the new coronavirus.

French President Hollande cracked a joke about Pope Benedict XVI's decision to resign because of failing health.

Family of deceased insists body be buried in his home state.

Days before the deadly attack, FM broadcast story reviving claims that vaccinations are Western plot to harm Muslimss.

Giuseppe Orsi had denied any wrongdoing in the deal for the sale of 12 AgustaWestland helicopters to India in 2010.

More than 10,000 people losts their lives to unrest in the rich state of Assam over the last two decades.

Obama describes the war "as one of the most intense battles of the entire war in Afghanistan."

Video identifies the American by the name of Inaam and the Briton as Abbas.