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Rehman Malik announces measures being taken to speed up passport, ID card issuing process including printing machine.

It was unclear why the Israelis fired at the car as it approached the checkpoint.

A group of 150 youths raided the De Most bar late Saturday.

Assad deployed tanks and attack helicopters to try to dislodge the rebels in Aleppo and Damascus.

UN Special Rapporteur Quintana is to meet President Thein Sein in the Naypyidaw on Friday.

Lights in Delhi, seven states went out in one of the worst blackouts to hit the country in more than a decade.

Holmes could be charged with up to two counts of first-degree murder for each of the 12 people he allegedly killed.

Says Pakistan will push for ending drone strikes and for providing the technology instead.

Islamabad Bar Association march on Myanmar embassy to register protest over violence against Rohingya Muslims.

Officials say ban at main border crossing into Afghanistan will last until government promises to safeguard security.

Risking their lives every day, Afghan truckers receive little in return.

Shaherkani is due to compete in +78kg category on Friday.

Former Northern Alliance, High Peace Council officials and other Uzbek, Tajik leaders expected to visit.

The missile has a flight range of up to 290 kilometers, capable of carrying a conventional warhead of 300 kilogrammes.

Syrian National Council chief said that the opposition will discuss a proposed transitional government with rebels.

Spending by Muslim tourists is growing faster than the global rate and is forecast to reach $192 billion/year by 2020.

Labour costs in China would match those of the United States within four years.

An unidentified woman, dressed in a red top and blue pants, was seen walking alongside the Indian contingent.

Senior commanders are anxious for crews to train for operations other than close air support.

The energy-rich state plans to sell the project to international oil and gas majors in autumn.

Top diplomats of Pakistan, Afghanistan argue over support for insurgents.

LeT had arranged for work permits of Jundl's Indian recruits in Saudi Arabia so that they may avoid detection.

Nigerian soldiers have arrested 26 alleged members of Boko Haram and killed two others in a raid.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay called for a prompt, independent investigation into the killings.

The Games were declared open by Queen Elizabeth as London took on the role of host nation for a third time.

Holmes was a a psychiatric patient of Dr Fenton, and his communications with her are protected.

Columns of armed forces and armour have poured into Aleppo over the past two days.

Ex-CIA chief says drones need to be part of a broader approach.

Ultimately, arms-control activists blamed the United States, Russia for the inability to reach a decision on Friday.

President Zardari formally invited Dr Singh to visit the country through a letter.

The bill still needs to be signed by President Barrack Obama to come into force.

US company admitted in May 2010 that its vehicles had accidentally collected data from unsecured wireless networks.

International Judo Federation president confirmed female Saudi athletes would not be allowed to wear a hijab.

Tajik President launched an offensive against supporters of Ayombekov, accused of killing security service general.

Live rounds fired by anti-riot police wounded number of protesters who took to streets in early hours, say witnesses.

Deal should not be approved until China makes "tangible, enforceable commitments" on market access for U.S. companies.

Various things were discussed such as increasing the flow of Palestinians across the border.

There is an increase in the number of Americans who believe Obama is Muslim.

Truck carrying more than 30 pilgrims skidded off road into the gorge, about 50km away from Jammu.

Afghan ambassador Omar Daudzai conveys his govt’s serious concerns over cross-border attacks.

Recent clashes in western Myanmar between Buddhists and Rohingya have left dozens dead and tens of thousands homeless.

'It’s not impossible, but very difficult for al Qaeda in Pakistan to launch an attack outside its borders.'

Says they have written to the Pakistan embassy and members of the US Congress.

AFRICOM does not plan to put US troops on the ground.

Hacking experts on Wednesday demonstrated ways to attack Android smartphones at Black Hat hacking conference.

Apple pitched security measures in its mobile gadgets on Thursday at a premier gathering of hackers.

Imran Khan warns continued prosecution could increase communal hatred locally, internationally.

Ex-US NCTC director Michael Leiter says risk of Pakistan's nukes falling into militant hands is still a concern.

Christians are blaming Hamas-affiliated Palestine Scholars Association for forced conversions.

Influential church forbids the use of condoms which is fuelling an alarming rise of HIV infections.