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Pact includes commitments to simplify customs procedures and limit agriculture subsidies.

Washington rules out mediation over the dispute.

Customs official says shipment came from an Asian country.

Hagel said that Defense Minister Bismillah Khan Mohammadi "assured me the BSA would be signed in a timely manner."

What makes India difficult to survey electorally is complicated nature of its politics, deep fragmentation of voters.

PTI chief says that dialogue is the only way to solve issues.

'We need tolerance and patience... We need to distance ourselves from an emotional atmosphere,' says Rouhani.

Killer Super Typhoon Haiyan hit on November 8 and a 7.1-magnitude earthquake on October 15.

US officials say Merrill Newman, an 85-year-old from California, arrived in Beijing after being freed.

Experts say United States' best hope is to contain rather than end tensions.

Victims include the director and deputy director of municipal transport as well as two culture department workers.

Hagel promises US will maintain 35,000-strong force in Gulf region despite recent deal with Tehran.

Senate told Riyadh has been requested to provide details of the workers.

Met Police spokesperson says they were not disclosing any information regarding their political affiliation.

Sparing Mandela the shallow and hypocritical rhetoric was rather the best tribute that Sadiq could imagine for him.

The anti-apartheid legacy was a challenge to imperialism and other dominations.

The premier agreed to facilitate meetings between Afghan officials and Mullah Baradar.

He will be required to report to the police in Mumbai twice a week during the tenure of his parole.

Karzai's official spokesperson says the perception that the Afghan President will bow to pressure is flawed.

Delhi became most interesting battlefield in polls simply because it broke away from Congress versus BJP pattern.

England find themselves in Group D along with Uruguay, Costa Rica and Italy.

London police is investigating Imran Farooq’s murder and alleged involvement of MQM leaders in money laundering...

'A visit by Sergei Lavrov to Iran is planned for December 10 to 11,' says a spokeswoman for the foreign ministry.

Biden reiterated US opposition to a new Chinese air defence identification zone that has fulled regional tensions.

Top Chinese film director Zhang Yimou has violated the country's controversial one-child policy.

Irfan Khan was accused of providing material support for terrorism and the TTP.

Afghanistan will get another boost this Sunday when they will face Pakistan for first time in Twenty20 international.

Pakistanis react to the death of Mandela with shock and admiration.

Dar puts request before US envoy as foreign currency reserves hit $3b.

"Our nation has lost its greatest son," said South African president Jacob Zuma.

The WHO executive board is set to meet from Jan 25 to Jan 30.

"In Central African Republic, 1.3 million people are in need of emergency food assistance due to civil unrest": FAO.

Users will need to dial a simple code to get a feed of the popular trending topics on Twitter.

The game will be available online for free.

Overall sales remain stagnant in July-Nov this year.

Foreign Office says the government's stance has always been clear on drones.

Think tank says new facility could increase India's ability to produce enriched uranium for military purposes.

Among the hostages were nine children and a woman, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

Defense ministry says attack targeted ministry's hospital and most gunmen were killed or wounded.

Authorities repeatedly visited the 44-year-old and asked her to cease and desist.

Many locals still believe that grim ordeal at shrine will cure mental health problems, possession by 'jinn' spirits.

Chilean author says it is ridiculous to imagine that former president Zardari was involved in Benazir's death.

Threat comes after security forces besieged his home following his decision to boycott next month's elections.

Beijing needs to reduce Asia-Pacific tensions to protect its growing stake in regional peace and stability, says Biden

No loss of life was reported.

ECP wins the Accessibility Award for launching services for millions of voters to verify their votes.

Aziz cites environmental concerns and urges Indian troops to withdraw from glacier.

Aam Aadmi Party, led by former tax inspector Arvind Kejriwal, is contesting New Delhi state election.

The accident happened at a skydiving facility in Arizona when the daredevils were about 200-300 feet above the ground.

White House warns Congress that passing new sanctions will give Tehran an excuse to undermine interim nuclear deal.