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Afghan election in crisis as candidate pulls out of audit
Abdullah Abdullah claims that massive fraud was committed against him in the June 14 vote
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Inconclusive talks: India rejects plea for change in Kishanganga design
A final session of talks with India will be held in September and October
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After 50 days of violence: Long-term Gaza ceasefire goes into effect
Israelis, Palestinians to discuss construction of a sea port and the release of Hamas prisoners next month
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Transfer of inmates: Trust wants return of female Pakistani prisoners in UAE
The court was pleaded to direct the respondents to ensure immediate transfer of Pakistani female prisoners
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Ukraine simmers
Russia is rumoured to have eyed up the possibility of taking under its paw Baltic States, once a part of Soviet empire
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New ISAF commander takes charge in Afghanistan to see out US transition
General Campbell states that his assumption of command 'represents a change in personnel, not a change in policy'.
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Three die as UN cargo helicopter crashes in South Sudan warzone: UN
The Mi-8 helicopter was on a routine cargo flight from Wau to Benitu when it crashed.
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Pakistan, India DGMOs agree to hold flag meeting, cool tensions along LoC
It said that both sides mutually agreed to reduce tension along the Line of Control (LoC) and the working boundary
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Turkey's moderate president bows out - for now
Gul has himself hinted that he does not intend to return to frontline politics.
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ISAF honours slain Major General by dedicating building in his name
The building stands as a tribute to Greene and his contribution to ISAF
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Palestinians say long-term Gaza truce agreed with Israel
There was no immediate comment from Israel on the claimed deal
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US to track militants in Syria with spy planes
American officials saY they did not plan to ask Damascus for permission for the flights
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Abdullah threatens to pull out of Afghan election audit
The election triggered a tense standoff between Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani, with both candidates claiming victory.
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Israel continues deadly Gaza air raids, Egypt proposes new truce plan
The invitation to new truce talks came after Egypt's President al-Sisi met Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas on...
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Obama has taken no decision on Syria airstrikes: White House
Washington has repeatedly demanded Assad leave power and accused him of gross violations of human rights
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If shelling occurs, then we will reply in kind: BJP President
BJP had come under fire by Indian Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah for not doing enough for the people affected
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Two car bombs kill at least 11 in mainly Shia part of Baghdad
One car bomb was detonated in a busy street and another at a restaurant in the Utaifiya district, says police
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Final take: British cinema giant passes away
Attenborough was also the president of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and life president of Chelsea football club.
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Rs400 million allocated for repatriation of stranded Pakistanis from Libya
So far 730 Pakistanis have been evacuated from Libya.
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Invalidating fraud votes: Afghan election dispute enters crucial phase
Karzai insists that the delayed inauguration ceremony must be held on September 2
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Hundreds dead as Islamic State seizes Syrian air base: Monitor
Monitor says at least 346 Islamic State fighters, over 170 members of government forces died since Tuesday
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French government resigns, PM Valls to form new government Tuesday
Move comes after economy minister calls for new economic policies, questions Germany's obsession with budgetary rigor
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Ukraine border guards clash with rebels near Russian border: Military
Commander of pro-government Azov militia says around 50 armored vehicles had crossed border from Russia
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Afghan presidential inauguration is delayed with candidates deep in conflict
Next president to take power before a key NATO summit
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Temple stampede in central India kills at least 10
Ropes set up to control the crowds gave way, with some 60 people also injured in the stampede, says official
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Dozens killed in fresh airstrikes in Gaza
Israel continues raids even after Egypt called for a ceasefire
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Rice industry: Lack of branding hurts Pakistan, India moves ahead
Requires investment and patience; Pakistani exporters seemingly unwilling .
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Iran says it downed Israeli drone over nuclear site
Natanz is Iran's main uranium enrichment site, housing more than 16,000 centrifuges
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Militants seize last Syrian army post in Raqa: NGO
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says clashes are still taking place on the outskirts of the airport
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Death toll from Hiroshima landslides reaches 50
38 missing on Sunday as fresh rain stoked fears of more disasters and hampered round-the-clock search for survivors
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New Afghan president to take office September 2: Karzai
The new president was due to be inaugurated on August 2
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Israeli raid kills mother, 3 children in north Gaza: medics
Earlier, strikes killed two in Gaza after Egypt called for talks
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170 feared dead as boat sinks off Libyan coast
Coastguard says search continues after 16 people were rescued, 15 bodies recovered
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Ceasefire violations: Two killed in unprovoked firing by India
BSF claims two Indian civilians also died in firing by Pakistani troops
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Freed Pakistanis: Kabul questions Bagram release
Asks US to clarify whether the prisoners will pose a security threat
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China punishes 8 for Xinjiang 'terrorist attacks'
At least one of those executed had been convicted for a suicide car crash in Tiananmen Square.
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Cyber crimes: Watch out for customer data hacking, US govt warns
Software weapon dubbed Backoff compromising PoS systems.
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Modi’s first major mistake
Though most Indian newspapers supported Modi on pulling out of talks, I think it is a mistake.
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Nepal attempts to upstage Pakistan's record of world's largest human flag
More than 35,000 Nepalese held up crimson, blue and white coloured cardboard for 10 minutes in Kathmandu.
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Libyan militants claim to have taken control of Tripoli airport: Report
If independent sources confirm that the airport has changed hands, it would be a major setback for the Zintan militia.
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Japan landslide death toll rises to 42
City government was upholding evacuation orders for more than 4,500 local residents amid fears of fresh landslides
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Hamas executes 'collaborators', Israeli boy killed
Collapsed truce talks result in escalating bloodshed
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Imam receives death threat, claims IS recruiting in Canada
Imam begins 48-hour hunger strike to create awareness about dangerous nature of IS
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US slaps sanctions on Taliban, al Qaeda linked men, financing company
US sanctioned Pakistan-based hawala business of Haji Basir and Zarjmil Company and its owner.
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4 civilians killed in cross-border firing near Sialkot
Both Indian and Pakistani forces claim civilians on their side were killed in the crossfire.
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Another 200 Pakistanis evacuated from Libya
Pakistan seeking release of 175 Pakistanis detained in Libya, of which 107 have already been freed.
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Afghan journalists concerned at diminishing press freedom
60% increase in violence against media persons in the first six months of the year reported.
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Spying by PowerPoint: Leaked files confirm use of espionage software from Pakistan
Not one but three FinFisher spy softwares were acquired from FinFisher for a period of three years
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At least 68 killed in Shia militia attack on mosque in Iraq
While some sources blamed Shia militiamen, others pointed to militants of Islamic State (IS), a Sunni militants group
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Abbas, Hamas chief hold second day of talks in Qatar
Meeting was a follow up to Thursday's talks which lasted 3 hours; 2,087 Palestinians, 67 Israelis killed in conflict