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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.

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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.

Clinton will appear before lawmakers to be quizzed about the deadly attack on a US mission in Libya.

A seven-year-old girl was raped in a school toilet during recess in Goa, sparking mass protests.

Former prisoner shares story of his escape to Pakistan.

Prime Minister Chaudhry Abdul Majeed leads rally, says Kashmir stands by Pakistan Army

Institute for Science and International Security believes Iran will reach critical capability in mid-2014.

At least 100 clerics sign petition calling for fair hearings and better treatment of women prisoners.

One more LoC incident, one terrorist attack in India away from regressing back to 2002, when war seemed a gunshot away

Owes Tehran $63 million for electricity and iron ore supply.

Indian and Pakistani officials held a flag meeting earlier during the day to discuss the ceasefire violations.

Afghan president says after 2014, US troops in Afghanistan will be in "very, very small numbers".

Bangladesh would use Russian government credit to enable it to buy a range of defence equipment.

Growing fighting between the military and the KIA in recent weeks has overshadowed Myanmar's wider political reforms.

The Kumbh Mela in the Indian town of Allahabad will see up to 100 million worshippers gather over the next 55 days.

The Security Council is in a crippling deadlock over the 22-month old Syria conflict.

I expect my unit commanders should fire back, says Indian army chief General Bikram Singh.

The discussion has been proposed by Pakistan in capacity as head of UN Security Council.

Country roiled by yet another sexual attack on a bus commuter.

The move came despite mounting calls on the president to halt the impeachment.

Trade with India under the MFN regime holds endless potential for Pakistan.

Indian Army's Northern Command spokesperson says the two sides will meet on Monday in a bid to defuse tensions.

Victim was abducted from a bus and driven to Amritsar. Seven men took turns to rape her.

Legislators found the chief justice guilty of tampering with a case.

Air Marshal Browne says India may have to ‘look at other options’ if attacks continue.

Afghan president may cede to demands for immunity to US troops.

Oil and gas sector in the country sits on the world’s fourth-largest natural gas reserves.

Air Chief Browne says will consider other options if Pakistan continues violating ceasefire.

Mother of the juvenile recalls son who left home five or six years ago, seems stunned by the accusation against him.

Obama says that after 2014, American forces would have a 'very limited' mission in training Afghan forces.

Letter sent to Afghan and US presidents urges both leaders to ‘pay attention’.

In Aleppo, Syria's biggest city, the radicals' influence is obvious.

US president does not point out status of troop levels beyond the pull out date. Karzai vows to step down in 2014.

Calls for 'tit-for-tat' answer, decisive war to solve the problem once and for all.