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With one eye on peace, Manmohan terms Pakistan an 'epicentre of terrorism'
Indian PM says the country is committed to resolving all issues with Pakistan.
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Miss World 2013 crown goes to Miss Philippines
Megan Young promises to be "the best Miss World ever".
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Nawaz says he will renew his invitation for Indian premier to visit Pakistan
Prime Minister says that while terror attacks are extremely unfortunate, they should not derail dialogue process.
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Kenya vows not to pullout of Somalia despite mall attack
Kenya invaded southern Somalia to attack Shebab bases two years ago.
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Australia expresses sympathy for asylum-seeker tragedy
A second boat with 40 refugees, including some Pakistanis was rescued and returned to Indonesia.
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Pressure mounts on government over Nairobi attack
President Uhuru Kenyatta has vowed not to bow to the Shebab group that claimed the Westgate mall bloodbath.
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Nawaz addresses Pakistani community in New York
Loans taken by the govt in the last five years are more than the loans from 40 to 50 years before then, says Nawaz.
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Shoe thrown in mixed reception for Rowhani after Obama call
A small police contingent separated the rival demonstrators.
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Mumbai collapse toll reaches 50, more feared trapped
Several diggers had been pressed into action to lift some of the larger slabs of concrete.
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Chinese police rescue 92 children kidnapped for sale: State media
Police simultaneously swooped on locations in 11 provinces recently after a six-month investigation.
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With a smile, Iran president makes history in a week
Rouhani stole the show at UN summit by explaining how he wanted better relations with the West.
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Campaign kicks off as Karzai’s brother set to enter presidential race
Women’s rights activist Fawzia Koofi launches movement to ensure female participation; plans to contest elections.
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UN Security Council demands elimination of Syria chemical arms
Obama calls resolution "potentially huge victory", Russia claims victory in deal on Syria UN resolution.
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Neighbourhood watch: Campaigning kicks off as Karzai’s brother sets to enter presidential race
Women rights activist Fawzia Koofi launches movement to ensure female participation, plans to contest elections.
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Singh tones down hopes for Nawaz meeting
Singh told President Barack Obama that India still faced ‘difficulties’ because of Pakistan’s activities.
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First woman stands for Tajik president backed by Islamic party
Bobonazarova will represent a moderate Islamic party in a country where 99 percent are Sunni Muslims.
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Just what happens if US government shuts down?
During the previous two shutdowns some 800,000 federal employees were ordered to stay home.
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UN Meeting: Nawaz, Moon discuss earthquake, regional relations
Moon expressed his condolences for the loss of lives caused by the recent earthquake in Balochistan.
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UK to host 2014 NATO summit with focus on Afghanistan
NATO chief says the summit would be an opportunity to mark the conclusion of our ISAF mission at the end of next year.
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Chinese firm under US sanctions wins Turkish missile deal
Some Western defence analysts said they were surprised by the choice of the Chinese system.
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Mumbai building collapse kills five
Dozens feared to be still trapped in the rubble.
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Iran's Rouhani warns of Talibanisation in Syria
Says he is "concerned about the breeding ground created in parts of Syrian territory for extremist ideology."
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Violation of international law: Pakistan raises drone issue in UNSC meeting
Adviser to PM asks UN Security Council to play a more active role in resolving disputes.
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Captive or arbitrator?: Baradar’s peacemaker role being undermined
The ex-Afghan Taliban commander’s movements, phone calls being monitored.
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LoC tensions: Pakistan will not grant MFN status to India
Minister of State for Education Balighur Rehman said the status will be made on the basis of mutual interests.
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New Iran nuclear talks in Geneva on October 15
The talks in New York appear to have given fresh impetus to the decade-old effort to rein in Iran's nuclear...
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Abbas warns UN of 'last chance' for peace
Abbas urged no letup in international pressure on Israel to stop building settlements on Palestinian land.
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Pak-US ties: Nawaz to meet Obama on Oct 23
Nawaz will travel to Washington on October 23 where he would have first bilateral meeting with President Obama.
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US, Russia agree landmark UN resolution on Syria
The resolution will seek to destroy Syria's chemical weapons.
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General Assembly statement: PM urges UN session on N-disarmament
Says consensus must be forged among all states.
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Peace talks: Taliban will have to lay down arms, says Nawaz Sharif
Prime Minister says the Taliban distanced themselves from the Peshawar attacks and the matter is being investigated.
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Cost overruns: Saudi Arabia pledges $100m for Neelum Jhelum project
About $500 million in foreign funding still not arranged, costs rise due to mismanagement and alleged corruption.
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Tunisian rapper jailed for six months: judge
Klay BBC says he is being tried for criticising the government.
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Interpol issues arrest notice for 'White Widow' wanted by Kenya
The 29 year old is wanted on charges of conspiring to commit a felony dating back to December 2011.
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Did you know?: First Turkish film to hit Pakistani cinemas!
The story is the classic love triangle with Deniz, Buraq and Ozgur being the main players
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UN resumes Syria chemical hunt as Ban presses majors
The UN leader called the meeting to urge the major powers to overcome deep divisions over the conflict.
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Ex-Army translator gets 25 years in Taliban weapons sting
Alwar Pouryan, a US citizen of Iranian Kurdish descent, was one of seven men indicted in 2011.
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China court jails general's son for decade over gang rape
Li Tianyi, 17, and four other men were found guilty of raping a woman in a Beijing hotel in February.
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Iran's Rouhani wants nuclear deal in 3-6 months
The only way forward is for a timeline to be inserted into the negotiations that's short.
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Cross-border shelling: FO summons Afghan charge d’affaires
Strong protest lodged over mortar fire by Afghan Border Police in N Waziristan.
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Like a daughter: Nawaz says Pakistan needs Malala the most right now
Malala says Wars can't be ended with wars. Instead of soldiers, send teachers.
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Indian police arrest man allegedly for spying for Pakistan
Tarwinder Singh was arrested in Amritsar, where he claimed to have been spying for Pakistan.
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Fastest drone in the west: Boeing, US Air Force test fly unmanned F-16
Boeing reveals it has retrofitted retired fighter jets to turn them into drones, primarily for target practise.
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Pakistan protests against cross-border mortar fire in N Waziristan
Afghan Charge d’ Affaires told that such incidents undermine border coordination and cooperation mechanism in place.
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Shot killed British soldier in Afghanistan: Inquest
Forensic pathologist Hunt said Barrie's wounds caused "extremely rapid loss of consciousness which led to death".
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China to execute former street vendor, provoking outcry
He stabbed two urban security officials following a street dispute.
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Syrian opposition voice 'disappointment' to Kerry
Syrian opposition chief Ahmad Jarba led a four-strong delegation to meet Kerry on the sidelines of the UN.
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Propaganda, little else, unites Africa's militant groups: Experts
Experts say AQIM and Boko Haram, which are geographically close, have traded weapons and equipment.
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Rowhani-Obama handshake was 'too complicated'
The two sides discussed a possible meeting, but in the end it was "too complicated," for Iran, said a US official.
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Nawaz looking forward to meeting Manmohan in New York
Prime Minister says he will be happy to meet his counterpart, pickup from where he left off in 1999.
















































