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17 dignitaries granted hunting permits this year

Some Democrats warned that the move marked a slippery slope that would lead to US boots on the ground.

Icelandic media reports claimed that the ambassador and his wife had "disappeared"

Three new opinion polls published in Wednesday's papers suggested a very narrow majority supporting staying in the UK

Border issues are on the agenda for Xi's visit, but both sides say they want to focus on economic cooperation

An Israeli army statement says the mortar round fell in the Eshkol region, which borders the Gaza Strip

Russian authorities accuses Vladimir Yevtushenkov of money-laundering

Iranian officials warn of a 'difficult road' ahead

The 74-year-old was convicted last year on 8 counts including murder, rape and persecution of Hindu community

Soldiers ask residents to evacuate, after authorities raise 3rd highest alert in 5-step scale

The wrecks of the three 'ghost ships' were missing for over a century

Ainslie Embree looks back at the vision Jinnah had for the nation

A total of 13 individuals and organisations have been selected to receive the award.

If there is a unifying struggle for Taliban groups, it is the fight for power in Afghanistan

4,466 persons have been interrogated while 7,401 documents reviewed and 3,900 statements recorded to date.

Al Qaeda urges their "brothers" in Iraq and Syria to 'stop killing each other and unite against the American campaign'

The winner would become president while a new position of chief executive would go to the losing camp

10-year-old fish had a tumour protruding from its head

UN investigator says he has grown weary of standing before world diplomats and begging for action that never came

A total of 131 people were injured in the collapse

Two policemen also wounded in attack on road between North Sinai provincial capital el Arish and Rafah town

Turkey and Qatar have been some of the staunchest supporters of the Brotherhood

Taliban have quickly claimed responsibility via a recognised Twitter account

Body to be transferred home from Tripoli

The independence of Scotland will certainly have implications for the world and might destabilise several countries.

An agreement is likely to be announced on Tuesday

In July, Moscow announced it was delivering combat helicopters and fighter jets to Iraq

The founders of Mojang, the main beneficiaries of the deal, also announced their departure from the company.

The feature will be available through the YouTube app on Google's new $105-Android One smartphones

Apple may see shortages and long lines at its retail stores when sales begin on Friday

Child marriage is punishable by up to three months in jail but the law is poorly enforced

Total figure of evacuated Pakistanis from Libya rises to 5,210

It is India's first mission to the planet to search for evidence of life

United Jihad Council's commander appeals to UN, International Red Cross and OIC to help flood victims in Kashmir

Punjabi Taliban leader announced to renounce violence in Pakistan, adding fighting will be focused on Afghanistan

'Yes' and 'No' camps are racing to win over undecided voters ahead of historic poll on Scottish independence on Sep 18

Police will clamp down on websites that sell men group tours to meet 'foreign brides' in Southeast Asian countries

Iraqi capital is plagued by blasts ranging from small magnetic to explosives-rigged vehicles

France joins Britain in carrying out reconnaissance flights in support of US air campaign against militants

Pakistan military spokesman says trenches will secure the Balochistan-Afghanistan border by Oct 30

President Xi is expected to land at Ahmedabad airport at around 2:30pm on Wednesday

Police in Kampala seize explosives, suicide vests

When it comes to the Middle East, Obama does not seem to be doing much better than his predecessor

Growth rate of Pakistan’s exports pale in comparison to neighbours.

Forty people died after a building collapse at the megachurch of one of Nigeria's most famous preachers

Both 'Yes' and 'No' camps are scrambling to win over the undecided voters who could hold the balance in referendum

Appeal to Islamabad to open LoC for relief goods

Countries must exercise political will to carry on with post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals.

Easy monetary policy suggested to stop deceleration.

British prime minister terms the beheading "an act of pure evil".