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Even though Chicago is a major metropolitan area, terror threats are not anticipated to the NATO summit.

Russia says it is under no obligation to protect Syria, and will not get involved if Iran were attacked.

The disturbing clips and personal stories have a common thread: all the victims are "untouchables".

Haqqani says Pakistan must take some responsibility, US must respect genuine concerns of its ally.

Whit House official says no plans yet of a one-on-one meeting between Zardari and Obama at the Chicago summit.

Pakistan had received threats from Lashkar-e-Taiba and Taliban, warning of attacks on border check posts.

Republicans say they needed more time to examine a revised packaged of new economic sanctions on Iran's oil sector.

Candidates won't tear up treaty but want it reviewed: Western diplomats

In April, kingdom's sporting body hinted approval of Saudi women participating in London independently.

Search at the Ottawa airport of Raymond Lahey's laptop computer in 2009 uncovered a cache of child pornography.

Pakist­an is the only countr­y which rated its own influe­nce as negati­ve, stated poll result­s.

The proposal was put forward by the Islamic Justice Bloc and signed by 31 lawmakers.

Mothers weep in courtroom during hearings. Start of evidence to be delayed at defence request.

The 1,735-km (1,078-mile) pipeline is likely to be operational by 2016 with royalties for Afghanistan, Pakistan.

Afghan cinemas are dilapidated, reflect an industry on the brink of collapse from conflict, financial neglect.

US plans for possible military strike on Iran ready and option 'fully available', says US ambassador to Israel.

Model was built in six weeks by a special team at the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA).

Kabul is looking to the Chicago summit to set the $4.1 billion dollars a year in stone.

The proposed crippling sanctions are aimed at cutting flow of revenues suspected of supporting the nuclear program.

Many hijras are now sex workers or move around in organised groups begging or demanding money from families.

Seif al-Islam, Gaddafi's son, till now has refused to appoint an attorney to defend himself.

For the first time, Sikh Americans will be joining the police force, keeping their turban and beards.

‘Core group’ may meet for the first time on the sidelines of the Nato summit.

Bill calls for cutting funds for Islamabad.

State Department spokesperson says "they see some urgency, we see some urgency, but negotiators have to finish it."

Congressmen at US House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee say 'nothing good comes out' of sending aid to Pakistan.

US National Counterterrorism director says intelligence picture of al Qaeada shows a hollowed out organisation.

Scripture Candy aims to use moments of sweet indulgence to preach the gospel.

SAARC Secretary General assures to consider the suggestion. Discusses strengthening of SAARC mechanisms.

Police has denied them a permit while hardliners threaten "chaos" if she comes to the mostly Muslim nation.

Around 95 translators and researchers had worked on producing the 20-volume Arabic version of Talmud.

The struggle of theological arguments is the story of Libya as it struggles to re-shape itself after Gaddafi's rule.

Order knew for months about priest scandal: Vatican official

US-led coalition expected to pay Pakistan fee of $1,500 to $1,800 for every truck carrying supplies, reveals report.

India's rupee hit a record low against the dollar and stocks fell nearly two percent.

Rehman says efforts being made in talks with the US to get the best outcome in terms of Pakistan’s national...

The agreement was signed just hours before Nakba Day.

Steve Jobs' life will be brought to the big screen by Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin.

The US has named and sanctioned two key lieutenants of Ibrahim in his notorious D Company operation.

Ali Akbar Salehi had knowledge of a programme to procure goods for an alleged clandestine nuclear programme.

Protesters opposed to US immigration policy, war and economic injustice rally before the Nato summit.

French embassy statements says France extends its solidarity to Pakistan and the families of the peacekeepers.

A think tank report says dominant economic model is unsustainable.

NDAA bill calls for reducing aid to Pakistan by 10 per cent till Nato supply routes opened, amongst other proposals.

Little said that counterterrorism co-operation with Pakistan is on-going.

BBC will stream every event to PCs, mobiles, tablets and Internet-connected televisions during the Games.

Dr Chishty was received by Interior Minister Rehman Malik at the airport.

China was the worst in Asia with almost $9.0 billion worth of computer programmes obtained illegally in 2011.

Shakila Naderi, Kabul's only female driving instructor says it bothers other men to see her drive.

Algeria's traditional bars are closing one after the other but illegal outlets are mushrooming.