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Sarkozy allegedly helped organise kickbacks from Pakistani arms deal before becoming president.

China bans civil servants, students and teachers in its mainly Muslim Xinjiang region from taking part in fasting.

Spokesperson for Kabul's police chief says at least five of the dead were air force personnel.

Money raised from this project will go for the education of underprivileged children.

Food borne parasites affect millions around the world, which can then lead to fatal diseases.

With the World Cup only held every four years, football-crazed Iraqis still take to cafes to watch matches.

Ali, a chief weapons inspector, is among the few OPCW officials to have been awarded the certificate.

The former french president can be held for up to 48 hours before he has to be charged or released.

Erdogan was credited with bringing stability to Turkey after decades of frequent coups and rocky coalitions.

The court said the "ban is solely on the fact that it concealed the face".

The bench granted relief to Tejpal on condition that he does not tamper with evidence or threaten witnesses.

The announcement has been delayed for several days until inspection of votes for transparency ends, says IEC member.

"I have no excuses to offer. It was a gross error of judgement and deeply insensitive," Pal, 55, said

Asylum-seeker's council says he was suffering PTSD, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts.

Number of people known to have died now stand at 26.

President orders 200 personnel to reinforce security at US Embassy, support facilities, Baghdad International Airport.

He was jailed for 13 years for planning to give weapons training to al Qaeda fighters, say prosecutors.

'The SCO is playing an ever-growing role, especially in the area of regional security,' says Sartaj Aziz.

Pakistan's PPP and India's BJP were also on NSA's radar.

Fruit flies found in second shipment to UK; five strikes allowed.

The answer lies in promotion of seamless banking or branchless banking in the regional trading bloc.

Nehma Ali Shah, imam of the Central Jamaat Ahle-Sunnat mosque, was attacked with a sharp object by a masked assailant.

Users will also be able to export their profile data, community posts and photos using Google Takeout until September.

The foreign ministers of Russia and Ukraine would also talk on the phone later on Monday.

The group open a 10-night residency at the O2 stadium on Tuesday, their first live performances together since 1980.

SP leader, Mehmood Alam screamed “Pakistan Zindabad” and “Narendra Modi murdabad.”

With both candidates at loggerheads, preliminary results look set to tip Afghanistan into a risky period of protests.

Experts say the secret is India's ability to copy and adapt existing space technology for its own needs.

Anatoly Klyan, 68-year-old cameraman, was reporting on rebels who were near Ukrainian military unit in Donetsk region.

Rescuers extend their search through the rubble of the 11-storey complex into a third day.

South Korea's military says North Korea fired 2 short-range ballistic missiles into sea east of its coast.

Militant group proclaims its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as "Caliph" - the head of the state - for Muslims.

A number of churches in northeast Nigeria were attacked by suspected Boko Haram militants, near the town of Chibok.

Russia delivers five Sukhoi jets for Iraqi military.

Most of the 10 suspects implicated in the attack are still at large.

16.3 million tweets were sent during Saturday's World Cup game between Brazil and Chile.

20 people rescued and are being treated in hospital after 11-storey building collapses due to heavy rain.

Govt struggles to recapture parts of Sangin district following assault by 800 Taliban fighters, which began on June 19

Su-25s are designed for ground attack; they will be useful for Iraqi forces trying to root out ISIL militants.

OGRA moves a summary to finance and petroleum ministries following fluctuation in global market.

Afghan president spells out conditions for cooperation in fighting militants.

Prince Khaled bin Bandar bin Abdul Aziz removed month and a half after being appointed.

His missteps have been few, and where he has stumbled, he has recovered quickly.

Armed US drones fly over Baghdad to provide protection for US diplomats against militants.

Washington unveils plans to boost Syria's opposition with $500 million in arms and training.

Australian government has a policy of pushing boats back towards Indonesia in order to stop people smuggling.

President tells people not to forget the history of humiliation China faced and to build a strong frontier.

Muslim council says they will mark Ramazan in low key because of fear of more hate attacks against Muslims.

Kurdish leader Massud Barzani says Baghdad could no longer object to Kurdish self rule in Kirkuk.

Supporters of ousted premier Shinawatra blamed a coalition of establishment linked forces to overthrow the government.