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College head says his style of thinking is the same as Albus Dumbledore's from the Harry Potter series

According to the UN, two-thirds out of the 12 million people need aid, with 4.5 million facing severe food insecurity

Taliban leaders to attend with Afghan officials a conference in Norway

Men aged over 40 and women of all ages from the West Bank will be able to pray at the Israeli-controlled holy site

The 69-year-old is considered a wildcard candidate in an increasingly crowded pool of presidential candidates

The two Saudis were beheaded for murdering fellow nationals; execution toll reaches 102

Contract worker Lalta Prasad was among 1,100 workers asked to leave after a court restrained company's operations

Modi calls PM to extend wishes for Ramazan; announces decision to release Pakistani fisherman on 'pious' occasion

Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad, Qantas, Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines make it to the top 10

Afghan authorities requested for evacuation and treatment of the injured soldier, according to ISPR

IS has never acknowledged having a presence in Afghanistan but fears grow that it is making inroads in the country

Wuhayshi was killed along with two other militants; heaviest blow to the network since the death of Osama bin Laden

Gonzalez's attorney says he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and is undergoing mental health treatment

According to research, the earthquake moved Mount Everest by three centimetres

China is increasing its bans and monitoring as Ramadan approaches

Obama described the 62 million girls who do not attend school as suffering a heartbreaking injustice

Taliban spokesperson says leaders will not hold any talks with Afghan government officials

The new application allows users to create groups that sync photos to friends

"This is one of the most difficult decisions we have made so far in more than 40 years of struggle"

Control of city is divided between rebels in the east, and forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad in the west

Hindu nationalist groups say they want to resurrect India's past glory, based on a mix of history and Hindu myth

His party was found guilty in 2013 of five charges including murder and torture

"We are looking to confirm his death," a US intelligence official

11-member delegation, reportedly holds meetings with senior officials of the Iranian foreign ministry.

Following a lengthy exploration of a White House bid, Bush made his formal announcement at Miami Dade College

It is not in the interests of Pakistan to play into the hands of Mr Modi

NASA report says May was 0.71°C (1.3°F) above the long-term average

The USIP study shows that overwhelming majority of school students in Pakistan showed no support for the Taliban

Court says woman's claim of being deprived of her liberty by not being able to live with her spouse was "absurd"

Britain's Home Office says that a review into Sharia courts would be included in a counter extremism strategy

The number of executions has surged in 2015 compared with the 87 recorded by AFP for all of last year

Says the charter had "shaped the world for the best part of a millennium"

The aim is for 100,000 marriages over the next 12 months

Myanmar operation turns out to be minor and only low-level rebels were targeted

Manuel Valls stresses this as he opens a conference aimed at improving ties with France's large Muslim community

Targeted killings began Tuesday when unknown gunmen shot and killed an activist with the group led Syed Ali Geelani

Torrents have ravaged a zoo in the Georgian capital, with many animals including penguins drowning in muddy waters

Foreign banks, brokerage houses, fund managers and insurance companies based outside the Gulf can now invest directly

Indian defence minister says soldiers face immense difficulties as people's respect for army has reduced in peacetime

It is believed to be the first attack of its kind in capital where security has been beefed up

The UN chief Ban Ki-moon said the holy month of Ramazan should be a period for 'harmony, peace and reconciliation'

"This isn't shame on China. This is shame on us."

It is a matter I take extremely seriously, says Ban Ki-moon

Senior regional security officer says twelve militants, two soldiers and three members of Shi'ite militias were killed

Hussiani runs several educational institutions in Lucknow, says Modi's steps for uplift of Muslims should be welcomed

Airbus says the order consists of 20 Airbus A330-300 Regionals and 30 A320ceos

The London-based group urged the international community to establish a fund for refugees

Media reports link find to this week's legislative vote on a controversial political reform package

App caters to France's large Muslim population who have very few designated prayer spaces in the country

Kenya Defence Forces spokesperson says this is a big victory for us and also a major setback for al Shabaab