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Parliament could pass bill early next year; critics say plan is populist, irresponsible.

Not much is known about the younger Kim, not even his age.

Process of transferring power to his son Kim Jong-un has begun.

"It would be better to establish one inside Afghanistan if the situation allows," senior member High Peace Council.

Lawyers representing son of a victim inquire about London’s alleged links to CIA’s covert war.

War was launched in March 2003 with missiles striking Baghdad to oust dictator Saddam Hussein.

They will record statements of investigators, doctors and judicial officers.

Dozens of bodies washed ashore; houses swept into the sea while people were sleeping.

No number included for economic aid to Pakistan, Obama administration to specify it in consultation with Congress.

Nancy Powell has served as US ambassador to Pakistan and to Nepal and holds the rank of career ambassador.

Military says 95 bodies were recovered in Cagayan de Oro, a major port on Mindanao island.

United States immediately announced it would unblock more than $30b of assets of the Central Bank of Libya.

The deal comes as India plans to start up a Russia­n-built nuclea­r plant.

They had falsified information on their residency applications, to mislead authorities in granting them citizenship.

Home-brewed alcohol results in a mass poisoning in eastern India.

A Pakistan army officer recalls his experience with his Indian counterparts immediately after laying down arms.

He wants you to hear his tale of discrimination and misunderstanding that led to the events of December 16, 1971.

PPP has denied the reports about the president’s alleged involvement in the scandal.

Islamabad condemns move; US embassy insists requirements are standard practice.

Taliban spokesman says Panetta's claim that US is winning Afghan war was aimed at boosting morale of American troops.

The bill would systemise indefinite detention without a trial into the US law.

Toxic home-brewed alcohol thought to have been laced with the highly dangerous chemical methanol.

Campaign to discourage veils and growing long beards in a bid to "dilute religious consciousness," say media reports.

What Obama is leaving unsaid, suggests the scars of war remain raw.

US expert­s say Zawahi­ri probably in Pakistan, his days are likely numbered.

White House spokesman says President Obama will sign the bill despite lingering misgivings.

Bill still needs to pass a Senate vote to implem­ent the freeze.

Khar tells upper house of parliament late Tuesday that Afghan refugees living in Pakistan were responsible for murder.

Panetta says important to make sure Pakistan their border, US support would continue for Afghanistan after 2014.

59 male, 5 female punk rock fans have been forced to have their hair cut, bathe in a lake, change clothes and pray.

Certain political parties who claim to speak on behalf of sect believe Lebanonisation of regime is in their interests.

McCain says Obama's move to deploy 2,500 Marines to Australian base could be model for other deals elsewhere.

US officials fear that an attack at this point in time would further damage the already brittle US-Pak relationship.

Gen. John Allen calls Kayani, come to understanding to work closely.

US Secretary of Defence says it is important to reach out to Pakistan if US wants to dismantle Afghan militant havens.

De Vabres remanded in custody, due to be questioned by the investigating magistrates probing the "Karachi Affair".

Soldier had allegedly taken girl home after he drank overnight before returning to her room later and raping her.

Syria where more than 14,000 were detained has seen 12,400 flee into neighboring countries since protests erupted.

Panetta meets Djibouti President Guelleh, stresses efforts that have been made against al Qaeda in FATA.

Currently at airports, veiled Muslim women may opt to show their face only to a female security screener.

Obama shed no further light on the plane’s mission or why it failed to return to a base in Afghanistan.

The distinction between "dumb" and just wars remains an underpinning of the Obama presidency today.

Wants regula­tion of smuggl­ing of raw materi­al for IEDs that target its forces in Afghan­istan.

Sadia was shot at the age of 20 for refusing arranged marriage.

The twin blasts had prompted fears that Afghanistan could descend into the sort of sectarian violence.

Under the agreement a Green Climate Fund of $100b would be created by 2020.

Gilani says in BBC interview Pakist­ani author­ities suppor­t media freedo­m, abolis­hed past "Dracon­ian"...

Court will again take up the case on December 17.

Gujarat chief minister has been widely praised for the state’s economic success, but remains a controversial figure.

Officials say terms of engagement may be revised.