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15-member council stresses the need to bring the al Qaeda linked attackers and their backers to justice.

Also want release of Egyptian Blind Sheikh, end to French intervention in Mali in return for American hostages.

Move may come after London summit; foreign secretary implies Mullah Baradar will be among those freed.

Sergei Filin suffered injuries to the face, head and eyes.

The consuls general of the two countries explain how they overcame their differences.

Diplomat calls for permanent solution to the issue.

Militants want to exchange hostages for release of Egyptian militant & Aafia along with an end of offensives in Mali.

The move comes as the clearest signal yet that Pakistan backs reconciliation efforts.

US Ambassador to Pakistan says his country did not support any specific political party or person.

Local families who eke out an existence on their farms are frightened because of the recent cross-border attacks.

Ambassador to Kabul says US does not know what happened to released Taliban prisoners.

Also found guilty of conspiring to help killing the man who drew cartoon of Holy Prophet.

Ajoka’s “Kaun Hai Yeh Gustak­h” and Napa's “Mantor­ama” were the plays from Pakist­an, to be staged in New Delhi.

Indian foreign minister cautious about holding high-level talks.

Obama meets with Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who was elected last September.

Envoy says "Pakistan bashing" has become a fashion in India, re-extends invitation for foreign ministers-level moot.

Tahawwur Rana given 14 year jail term by a Chicago judge for giving support to a plot of attacking Danish newspaper.

The tameness of new measures shows just how powerless the president is to do anything about gun violence.

World Health Organisation recommends all children receive 2 doses of measles vaccine to be protected from the disease.

Sit-in delays meeting which was slated to start today.

Iran and 6 world powers are due to resume talks in late January, but a EU official they had yet to agree a date.

2000 Olympic bronze, his only Olympic medal was stripped.

Ambassador to Kabul says US does not know what has happened to Taliban prisoners released by Pakistan.

Among the wounded were eight people who officials said were Pakistani Shia pilgrims.

DGMOs discuss situation on ‘hotline’; Pakistan Army lodges protest over another ceasefire violation.

Terms Qadri’s demands unconstitutional; says he could be arrested.

Sardar Devindher Singh Bhal and Vijay Abrol were detained for travelling to Mirpur without permission.

Reforms aimed at improving competitiveness discussed.

Indian army releases photographs of landmines allegedly planted by Pakistani soldiers.

Foreign Minister says Haqqani Network are Afghanis, not Pakistanis and should go to Afghanistan.

Indian army spokesperson Dahiya says the two director-generals of military operations have reached an understanding.

Taliban claim that "a large number of intelligence workers were killed and wounded".

Mosquito-borne dengue infects estimated 50 million people, disease represents a 'pandemic threat', WHO says.

One of the two victims was in the helicopter. At least two other people were taken to hospital.

North Korea had successfully staged a long-range rocket launch in December, sparking global security concerns.

Gunman opens fire with semi-automatic weapon in parking lot of Kentucky community college.

Some 34 per cent of the world's population, or 2.3 billion people, lived in countries deemed to be not free in 2012.

UN has urged Myanmar's neighbours to open their borders to people escaping the communal violence.

Study ranks countries on how well they cater to Muslim holidaymakers seeking halal food and services.

Right-wing Indian party Shiv Sena forces organisers to cancel an event which was due to take place on Saturday.

The search engine aims to help members better navigate information on Facebook & not available on Web search engines.

Says extremism cannot be defeated by law enforcement alone.

Indian Army chief’s comments are hawkish & come at a time when Pakistan Army is most receptive to peace overtures

While Kerry as Secretary of State will be welcome, Brennan & his drone policy will be of primary interest to Pakistan.

It is unfortunate that both India & Pakistan have large constituencies that insist on war at every opportunity.

Pakistan army says the soldier was killed at a position called Kundi.

Defence sources said France plans to triple its force from a current 750 to a total of 2,500 troops.

New agreement allows Pakistanis over 65 to arrive at Wagah border, apply for a single-entry Indian visa.

Mikhail Bogdanov says the meeting would be held before the end of January.

The 31-year-old duchess is believed to be 13-14 weeks pregnant.