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Suzanne Basso, 59, is executed for the torture and murder of Louis Musso in 1998 to benefit from his life insurance.

Thousands of women are being illegally held in Iraqi prisons, where they suffer torture and other forms of abuse.

The widely expected move is almost certain to increase political tensions.

Citizens from 8 countries including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Iraq are not included due to security reasons.

US citizens are also barred from doing business with the three men.

He fought in British Indian Army against Japanese and was awarded Gallantry Award.

Seeks Imam-e-Kaaba’s help in anti-polio initiative.

Commodification of literature pose challenges for foreign-language writers: Brazilian novelist.

Pakistani companies make up 20% of the total at free zone in Ajman.

Four Pakistanis and eight Iranians were arrested with 200kg of heroin recovered.

Niger's govt is demanding a better uranium extraction deal from Paris, specifically from state-owned company Areva.

UN Special Rapporteur says she had evidence of detainees being “tortured and, or subjected to ill-treatment” in...

Rallies held in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and Muzaffarabad among other cities to express solidarity with Kashmiris.

King of Bahrain passes law imposing a jail sentence of up to seven years and a fine $26,500 for anyone who insults him

No group claims responsibility for the latest attacks.

Karim leaves for Sochi, as Pakistan's sole representative at the winter games.

US Secretary of State John Kerry displeased with the French business delegation's visit to Iran.

Mohammed Asharaf Ramadan was caught attempting to smuggle into the kingdom an amount of heroin that he swallowed.

Karzai displeases Washington by refusing to sign bilateral security agreement allowing some US troops to stay behind.

Prime minister says Pakistan believes India will let the people of Kashmir decide their fate.

Washington Post says there had been a lull in such attacks since December, the longest break since 2011.

On Feb 4, an under-trial Indian fisherman, Kishore Bhagwan Bahi, dies in prison under mysterious circumstances.

Ex-PM of Azad Kashmir says fighters might move from Afghanistan to Kashmir .

Art and craft exhibit launched.

Bosnian team for collaborations in research and exchange programmes.

Will wait for normalisation of relations between Tehran and Washington.

In 2015, the study said military spending in China will outweigh that of Britain, France and Germany combined.

Fisherman Jose Salvador Alvarenga says his strong religious faith, dreams of family and food kept him alive.

Gates "will devote more time to the company" in his new role as "founder and technology advisory".

Trade between India and Sudan has reached about $888 million in the financial year 2013.

Visiting performers, including members of Mekaal Hasan Band, pushed into corner of club.

Karzai's spokesperson confirms contact had been made and describes past two months as positive.

The Saudis are displeased with Washington's interim nuclear deal with Iran.

Review follows declassification of top secret documents that show British elite forces played an advisory role.

Talks between Syrian opposition leader and Russian FM come after inconclusive 10-day conference in Geneva.

Bhutto was given 7-year-sentence in 2005, says he will appeal against the conviction.

Manager insists no alcohol was involved

Peshawar division commissioner stresses increased coordination.

The highway will start from Karkhano Market and extend till the Torkham border.

Gives digital equipment worth Rs51m to Lok Virsa under its grant-in-aid programme

Seminar highlights research on Pakistan, emphasise expanding cooperation base.

The summit will also provide opportunity for Pakistani companies to seek access to Finland and other Nordic markets.

Exhibitors excited over ‘Made in Pakistan Expo’ in Mumbai.

With China emerging as a major power, the US-led order in East Asia is under stress.

A policeman and a biology teacher were killed in the hostage crisis.

The effort to win back parts of Anbar comes with violence at its highest level since 2008.

ISIL has been caught up in battles with other insurgents often triggered by disputes over authority and territory.

Iran warns it will walk away from negotiations if new sanctions bill becomes law.

The four charred bodies were found in a village in West Bengal state close to the border with Bangladesh.

At least six children among those killed in Aleppo air strikes.