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A UN diplomat said on condition of anonymity that Faqih "may not be a saint but he doesn't belong on this list."

Rasmussen condemned the death of three British soldiers in Afghanistan by a gunman wearing an Afghan Police uniform.

Ssettlement includes $1bn in criminal fines; $2bn in civil fines in over sale of Paxil, Wellbutrin, Avandia products.

Three to 24 civilians reported killed January to June, decline on 62-103 civilians killed in the first half of 2011.

Phillipine President said that they may request US to deploy P3C Orion surveillance aircraft over the South China Sea.

Donor countries will increase aid but at the same time require the Afghani government to work against corruption.

Iraqi women face court-ordered virginity tests that often show they were virgins until marriage.

They are safe in our hands, they have been freed, says Kenyan army spokesman.

Agius to leave his post in face of public, political fury over bank's efforts to distort the rate at which they lend.

Four International Criminal Court staff were detained in Zintan after local officials levelled accusations of spying.

US and the European Union committed to holding Iran accountable 'for failing to meet its international obligations'.

World powers agree to include current regime members but the West does not see any role for President al-Assad.

Lack of storage facilities and inefficient, corrupt public distribution system fails millions of impoverished people.

The lawsuit had hampered some sales and delayed the launch of the new iPad in China.

Ansar Dine group reject international outcry over the destruction of mausoleum sites.

Want eastern and western parts of country to be allocated an equal number of seats.

The deaths take the toll this year in "green-on-blue" incidents to at least 26.

Sholay is the story of two criminals hired to capture a ruthless dacoit.

At least 40 people rushed to hospital, several in a critical condition, the Kenyan Red Cross said.

APHC chairman says probe committee should be formed and headed by Sajada Nasheen.

The rampage by Ansar Dine group came after UNESCO listed the city as world heritage site.

Insurance giant has witnessed exceptional growth in the Gulf region.

Scientists will use a special submarine vehicle to measure underwater icebergs and surface laser scanners.

RIM reported a widening loss of $518 million and steep slump in sales, but it also said it would cut 5,000 jobs.

It encrypts files end-to-end and, unlike typical email services, so no copies are left to linger on computer servers.

The company said it was working closely with Google to resolve the matter.

UN envoy Kofi Annan says transition setup would be established in the country facing a civil war like situation.

"We carry a message of peace to the world, accompanied and preceded by a message of right and justice."

Nato says LeT leader Khatab Shafiq was killed in the airstrikes. No civilian casualties.

Defence Secretary says both countries continue to inch forward thanks to continuing communications on GLOCs.

Three bombings in the town of Balad attacks occurred in quick succession after Friday prayers killing seven people.

Austere Challenge 12, was scheduled for spring, expecting to be the largest exercise between the two allies.

Assange denies allegations and insists it is part of a politically-motivated effort to get him extradited to the US.

World Bank will not ignore corruption. We have ethical responsibility to shareholders, donor countries: Bank Officials

China leading nuclear talks is a good sign, leading to greater predictability and mutual confidence: Gottemoeller.

The Security Council has imposed sanctions on Iran for refusing to halt its nuclear enrichment program.

Disbursement approved after the first performance review of its new loan programme.

Haji Khairullah Haji Sattar Money Exchange (HKHS) and the Roshan Money Exchange were placed on the sanction list.

Kandari had been charged with conspiring with al Qaeda and providing material support for terrorism.

Judges will do well to study majority opinion in Affordable Care Act, see what role of judiciary is meant to be.

Local officials said that at least 20 militants were killed in the attack. Taliban claim responsibility.

We deny it because we do not do this kind of thing, claims Indian home secretary.

Aid workers from Canada, Norway, Pakistan and Philippines were kidnapped by Al Shahbab near the Kenya-Somali border.

Ahmadis remain under a constant state of attack; killed with impunity because their persecution is ignored.

Pakistan is home to 1.7 million refugees and hundreds of thousands more unregistered migrants from its neighbour.

Militant group says it makes decisions of its own likings in light of Islamic principles and national interests.

Chinese airline passengers help foil attempt to hijack a plane in the western region of Xinjiang.

Company executives announce the development at Google's annual I/O developer conference in San Francisco on Thursday.

You have a responsibility to annihilate terrorists in any corner of the country: Assad.

Jailed in Gaza, collaborators are accused contributing to assassination of leading figures of Hamas, Fatah movement.