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Afghanistan not in a position to take on burden of 1.7 million Afghan refugees at this stage, says UNHCR spokesperson.

Taliban producing dangerous new fighters who use the latest digital technology to plan and publicise attack.

Achieving democracy and ending corruption are parallel, but not identical goals, says professor.

Pranab Mukherjee calls for action to tackle India's dire poverty.

Casualty numbers are still being tallied.

The move comes after rebels seized two border posts along the border in clashes with the regime's loyalist troops.

India's top court has suspended tourism in core areas of tiger reserves.

Nine people were killed in overnight clashes raging between indigenous Bodo tribes and Muslim settlers.

Pentagon's highest rating for Afghan forces changed from 'independent' in early 2011 to 'independent with advisors'.

Senator Rand Paul defers voting on his bill until after Afridi's August 30 appeal hearing. Rehman meets Senator Reid.

Americans generally don't know much about cricket but they like it when Pakistan and India play: State Department

Calls on governments to do more to combat anti-Muslim discrimination.

The unit defected with their equipment and weapons, including military vehicles.

More than 40,000 villagers have fled their homes to shelter in government buildings, schools and relief camps.

Athletes can postpone their fast as they are competing at an international event for the nation's honour.

The White House said the attacks showed that "Iraq remains a violent place," but is not as bad as it was.

There are four Syria-Iraq border crossings and all are to be opened for Syrian refugees.

Different issues will be discussed including Tibet and the case of dissident Chen Guangcheng.

Foreign Ministry spokesman said army would not use chemical weapons against rebels but could against foreign forces.

A researcher said he found 36,000 such connected devices, including some in power plants.

Senator says despite frictions, they want to see relations with Pakistan to improve. Haqqani Network be declared FTO.

At least 268 people were wounded by bombings and shootings in Shia areas of Baghdad.

Encourage govt, rights groups, aid organisations to use social media, combat negative conceptions of the Internet.

It is widely believed Afghan journalists can follow footsteps of those in Pakistan by unveiling corruption cases.

In charge of shrine says celebrity pilgrims appealing for movies that often feature immoral subjects insulting Islam.

More than 2,500 juveniles have been detained in Afghanistan, Iraq and Guantanamo Bay by the United States since 2001.

The latest rogue shooting by an Afghan in a police or army uniform happened at a regional training centre.

Two Indian states, including Tamil Nadu, provide free medicine for all.

Israel and the White House fear Syria's weapons would be left unguarded once Assad's regime collapses.

Government troops retook control of the Damascus neighbourhood of Mezzeh and Barzeh.

Data was drawn from various sources including the Bank of International Settlements and the IMF.

Obama met with families in the University of Colorado Hospital.

There are questions being raised about whether Thailand is doing enough to protect its travellers.

Journalists on both sides of Durand Line are facing difficulties owing to the dearth of direct information sources.

Afghan official says such attacks will have negative impact on Pak-Afghan ties.

Say they are under ‘obligation’ to fight foreign invaders.

Two key Afghan leaders say talks with Taliban not possible without Pakistan.

Morale booster for corruption-tainted Congress government.

At least 41 civilians were among the dead as clashes rocked Damascus and Aleppo, the country's largest cities.

There have been street protests by Muslims, arguing that the government is promoting an alien branch of Islam.

Five others at the Texas base are under investigation, and 35 have been taken off active duty are being investigated.

The city received 6.7 inches of rain on average, though a township in Fangshan District was hit by 18.1 inches.

The men were arrested while trying to kidnap the son of a rich man.

Police say given number of devices inside the apartment, they are not forecasting how long the operation will take.

Isaf chief says international forces, Pakistan Army enjoy ‘excellent’ relations.

Helpline numbers provided for emergency assistance in Damascus.

Rank, though still low, has improved since the 2010, 2011 floods.

BOI lists several reasons behind slowdown in foreign investment.

Taliban lashed two men 40 times for allegedly trying to kidnap a 10 year old boy.

Citizens already in Syria urged to contact Pakistan Embassy in Damascus for assistance.