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News eased days of speculation about the health of the aging statesman being treated in a Pretoria military hospital.

Twitter said its partner Aviary is powering "filters" and other effects for images.

Police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at demonstrators in the northwestern city of Rajshahi.

Deputy Secretary of State William Burns would travel in her place to Marrakesh for a meeting.

Move is designed to boost communication among three capitals in times of crisis.

Pakistani officials asked to sign Fissile Material Cut Treaty instead.

Pakistan ranks 17 out of 57 OIC nations, with a total asset base of $6.8b.

Google reports Gmail crash was due to "service disruptions".

Bi-annual war assessment report submitted to Congress that safe havens in Pakistan still undermine efforts.

Then Unicef Afghanistan representative says that he initiated several projects to arrange private schooling for them.

International Peoples Tribunal on Human Rights report implicates many senior army, paramilitary, and police officials.

Indian home minister says his government had been ready to make arrangements for romantic celebrations.

Hotline operational since yesterday but presidents have not used it yet, says official.

The Adarsh Women's College in Haryana said students would be fined 100 Indian rupees each time they broke dress code.

Chinese academic institute says huge numbers of poor are left behind by the economic boom.

President Hamid Karzai told his national security team that Asadullah Khalid's condition was improving.

Acting director of the women's affairs department in Laghman was shot dead while on her way to work.

Zolfaqari said 10 tons were opium and the rest hashish, adding that the bust came in a 36-hour operation.

Turkish leader Abdullah Gul will host Presidents Asif Zardari and Hamid Karzai tomorrow.

“There has been no change in our policy vis-à-vis peace talks with a powerless Afghan government,” says Taliban.

The 200-strong crowd threw rocks and broke consulate windows.

Articles found by FIA officials in LeT camps in Karachi, Mirpurkhas and two other places in Sindh.

Dr Dave Rosser informs president Malala is on the way to full recovery.

Afghan president says immunity could be granted if US troops respect sovereignty, don't keep prisoners in Afghanistan.

Foreign Ministry statement says Afghanistan should share evidence on the attack.

Pakistan embassy issues statement expressing solidarity.

Khaled Meshaal will attend rally to mark founding of his group, celebrate 'victory' over Israel.

Karzai alleges attack was planned in Quetta, stops short of blaming Pakistani government.

Abu Zaid killed along with 10 other people in North Waziristan.

David Pearce meets civil, military officials; corps commanders discuss regional security.

The aid will include food ration packs, emergency shelter and winter kits.

Women’s abuse is not as vigorously highlighted by international rights groups.

High commissioner asks businessmen to tap potential.

Oil, gas explorer to conduct due diligence and submit bid by mid-December.

Sources say that not much can be expected until IP project is ditched.

With Kasab out of the way, Pakistani establishment must investigate Lakhvi, comrades for their role in Mumbai attacks.

Nuclear plant operator Tokyo Electric Power says no reports of further damage at crippled Fukushima nuclear plant.

Study examines killings, disappearances, torture and rape cases allegedly committed by government forces.

Rather than chasing cars, dogs in New Zealand are being taught to drive them.

It was the 27th subcritical experiment to date.

Half a million Palestinian refugees living in Syria.

IAEA has accused Iranian authorities of undermining its effort to probe suspected nuclear weapons research at Parchin.

Suspension due to fact that AIBA learned about possible manipulation of recent IABF’s election, says governing body.

Calls allegations of corruption against his government ill-informed.

Due to a meeting in Turkey, the interior minister pushes back trip by 3 days.

Foreign office officials say the president is specially travelling to meet the teenage activist.

Hacker breaks into and defaces websites and subdomains belonging to Xuchang city.

Stands by call for dissident's release.

Possible proposals for cooperation in TAPI pipeline, LNG imports expected.

National Directorate of Security chief undergoing surgery after being wounded in the suicide attack.