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Mumbai attack hearing: Indian court issues arrest warrants
In view of prayer made in the application, issue fresh NBWs against accused A1 to A9 returnable by January 4,...
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Higgs boson, key to the universe, wins Nobel physics prize
British and Belgian scientists share 2013 award. 1964 prediction was confirmed at CERN last year.
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Pakistanis made 6,000 asylum requests in second quarter of 2013: EU Data
EU nations accepted 90 per cent of requests made by Syrian refugees.
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US upholds ban on some Samsung devices
"It will serve only to reduce competition and limit choice for the American consumer," says Samsung spokesperson.
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French police detain suspected radical deported from Pakistan
Pakistan deported three Frenchman to France in April on suspicion of conspiring to commit terrorist acts.
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EU demands extra Mediterranean patrols after Lampedusa tragedy
Europe struggles to cope with the flood of refugees knocking on its door.
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Britain, Iran to appoint charges d'affaires to build ties
The breakthrough follows the election President Hassan Rouhani, which has seen a thawing of ties between Iran and US.
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Ecuador may take Assange case to world court: Official
More than a year has passed, Assange is in our diplomatic mission, says Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino.
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Second Made-in-India show in Pakistan scheduled for February 2014
95 Indian companies will showcase products in Pakistan.
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IMF cuts Pakistan growth forecast for 2013, 2014
IMF warns the outlook for global economy could get bleaker if the US political standoff over finances drags on.
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Indian army brings deadly two-week Kashmir operation to a close
At least eight alleged militants were killed, claims Indian Army.
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With UK's assistance, Nawaz aims to set up govt performance monitoring body
Initially, the PDU would review progress in four areas: energy, infrastructure, employment generation and housing.
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Cases against Zardari can't be reopened: Swiss authorities
The authorities say the cases are time-barred and the time to re-open cases has passed.
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Turkey lifts decades-old ban on head scarf
The ban, whose roots date back almost 90 years, has kept many women from joining the public work force.
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India to stick with austerity despite looming election
The Indian government will have to rein in spending and cut subsidies to meet its fiscal deficit target
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Lone Buddhist widow holds out in war-torn Thai village
Jiaw Pongthawil- the last Buddhist in a Muslim village- refuses to abandon her home.
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Syria arms inspectors face unprecedented danger: UN
The experts will have to work in "dangerous and volatile" conditions, particularly in urban areas.
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Suburban dreams in Kandahar city, birthplace of the Taliban
Quiet streets, neat gardens and private swimming pools - welcome to suburban life in Kandahar.
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Two China miners rescued 10 days after flood
Forty-two workers were underground when Zhengsheng coal mine was flooded and a dozen workers were stuck inside
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North Korea warns US of 'disaster' over joint naval drill
Warning came after Seoul and Washington signed a joint strategy to counter the threat of a North Korean nuclear attack
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India moves to ease visa restrictions to attract tourists
India is looking at issuing visas on arrival for visitors from 40 more countries.
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Renewed appeal: LoC must not be violated says India
We have repeatedly emphasised that maintenance of sanctity of LoC is of primary importance.
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Syria wins cautious praise as chemical disarmament starts
Syrian rebels have been dismayed by signs of what they see as US reneging on its support for Assad's opponents.
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US launches new $100 banknote
The new design comes primarily to fight the increasing sophistication of counterfeiters, says Sonja Danburg.
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Kabul must stay focused on post-2014 pact: US
Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Monday that while the 2 sides were approaching a deal, he was still not satisfied.
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TAPI pipeline: Chevron likely to lead consortium that will finance, run the project
Indian, Afghan officials meet Chevron executive, Pakistan could not attend meeting.
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Pakistan to build Palestinian embassy in Islamabad
Pakistan handed over promised funds of $1 million to Palestinian Ambassador.
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North Korea slams new South-US pact against nuclear attack
North's Committee for Peaceful Reunification of Korea baulked at the moves, describing them as "grave provocations"
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Al Qaeda claims attack in Iraqi Kurdish region capital
Militants kill seven members of the asayesh security service and wounded more than 60 people in the attack
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Corruption curse follows India's Congress party to the polls
Lowy Institute poll of Indian citizens found that 92 percent thought corruption had increased over the past five years
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US vows 'relentless' terror fight after Somalia, Libya raids
US pledges to keep "relentless pressure" on terror groups following the capture of an al Qaeda operative in Libya.
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India test fires nuclear capable missile from Odisha
The missile has a strike range of 350 kilometers.
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Typhoon Fitow slams into China
At least two people were reported killed, both near Wenzhou in Zhejiang province.
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US, Russia to urge UN for Syria peace talks in mid-Nov
Kerry also said that the start of the destruction of chemical weapons in Syria was a "good beginning".
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Iran arrests 4 in nuclear plant 'sabotage plot'
Atomic Energy Organisation chief Ali Akbar Salehi did not specify which of Iran's nuclear plants was targeted.
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Experts begin destroying Syrian chemical arsenal: Source
Heavy vehicles are going to run over and thus destroy missile warheads and aerial chemical bombs.
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Pentagon recalls most furloughed civilians
"These people want to get back to work, and we want them back at work," said the undersecretary of defense.
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LoC violation: Indian firing in Battal sector leaves 2 injured
Pakistan army retaliates with firing after which both sides ceased fire.
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Nairobi mall trauma: Kenyan military names attackers seen on CCTV
Four men, including a Sudanese, a Kenyan Arab and a Somali identified.
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Moon sighted: Saudi Arabia to celebrate Eidul Azha on Oct 15
Haj will be performed on October 14.
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Bangladesh, India inaugurate joint power transmission plant
Bangladesh will now be able to import up to 500MW of electricity from India.
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Indian troops claim killing seven suspected rebels in Kashmir
Pakistan says that violent military action by Indian troops in Keran had killed four young men.
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India to launch Mars Orbiter Mission on October 28 without NASA support
Once launched, the MOM would go around the earth for 20-25 days before embarking on a nine month voyage to Mars.
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Calm amid the killing: Kenya CCTV shows Westgate gunmen
The footage shows four young men ambling around with AK-47 rifles in hand.
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Two million monitoring Internet in China: state media
The 'web police' are employed by the government's propaganda arm, as well as by commercial sites.
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Iran's Khamenei says part of diplomatic push in New York "not proper"
While we are optimistic about our government's diplomatic staff, we are pessimistic about the Americans, says Khamenei
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Polish journalist abducted in Syria in July is alive: Minister
Marcin Suder was abducted from an opposition media office in the rebel-held town of Saraqeb in Idlib province.
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Kerry calls US government shutdown a brief disruption
It does not change the US commitment to Asia or elsewhere, Secretary of State John Kerry said.
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Four killed as clashes rock Cairo
The protests were called by the Anti-Coup Alliance led by Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood.
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Republicans rip White House in shutdown reprisal
Both the House of Representatives and the Senate will convene rare Saturday sessions.
















































