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Foreign ministry condemns the desecration of the Quran as "despicable act."

Forces loyal to Muammar Qaddafi attack two Libyan towns after a third night of air raids on Tripoli.

Many Pakistanis in Bahrain are living in fear of being targeted.

As aerial bombardments cripple Libyan defences, rebels say they aim to capture Tripoli without aid of foreign forces.

Libya rebels back air strikes on pro-Qaddafi forces, say ultimate aim is to capture Tripoli.

Amnesty International attacks Indian draconian law of detaining 20,000 people without trial in Kashmir.

Controversial US evangelical preacher oversees burning of Quran after finding the holy book "guilty" of crimes.

The turnout in the referendum was measured at 41 per cent while 77 per cent voted in favour of the proposed move.

Arab League condemns the ‘bombardment of civilians’ by the allied forces.

Missile strikes launched by US and Britain as part of a bid to cripple Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi's air defenses.

Few things will make one sick to the stomach as quickly as some of the mementoes of the 1971 war in Dhaka.

Russia also issues statement in which it calls for a ceasefire as soon as possible.

The number of people confirmed dead or listed as missing in Japan nears 21,000.

Egyptians flocked to the polls for the first time since Mubarak's removal.

France kick off international campaign to prevent Qaddafi's forces from crushing month-old uprising against his rule.

Qaddafi gives a defiant response to world leaders planning military action against him.

King Abdullah warns against attempts to undermine the kingdom as upheaval sweeps the Arab world.

The number of people confirmed as dead or listed as missing by Japan's national police agency tops 18,000.

Libya declares immediate ceasefire, prompting calls from the US and its allies that Tripoli needs to do much more.

The Port and Airport Research Institute recorded the massive tsunami in Ofunato.

UN author­ised Wester­n-led attack­s on Qaddaf­i's forces, as he vows to crush Libya's revolt.

Japanese engineers work to restore power to a stricken atomic plant, while the dead and missing toll tops 16,000.

Ban Ki-moon warns Bahrain its crackdown on anti-government protesters might be breaking international law.

UN Security Council clears way for air strikes to halt Moamer Qaddafi's assault on embattled rebels.

Rethink came about after the release of the Jamaatud Dawa leader.

Government allegedly bribed politicians to support US-India nuclear deal.

Qaddafi says his forces are set to regain control over the rebel-held towns of Misrata and Benghazi.

The Kavoshgar-4 rocket launched is designed to carry an animal, says official IRNA news agency.

IAEA official said that Japan's safety guidelines were outdated, says cable.

A newspaper reports 13 Pakistanis so far been attacked in Bahrain this week.

Police in several countries arrest members of online paedophile ring and rescue 230 children.

Japanese crews have been dumping water on the stricken Fukushima No.1 power plant.

Police fires teargas to clear out protesters from a central roundabout which is a symbol of Muslim majority.

French Foreign Minister writes in his blog that Arab nations are willing to stop the advance of Qaddafi's forces.

Top US commander says he is optimistic about the course of the fight.

Hoax news alerts warning that Philippines would be hit with radiation spark anger and confusion.

A strong 6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes in the Pacific, the Japan Meteorological Agency says.

Violence leaves three people dead as Manama recalls envoy from Tehran.

Army’s Rafique stands second in stage seven of cycling race.

Sara Pilot was amazed at the response to the just-concluded ‘Jamia Bazaar’.

Just because you live in the world’s wealthiest region, you don’t have to spend like a sheikh.

Radiation leaks by quake-hit nuclear plant sparks collapse on stock market and panic-buying in supermarkets.

Asian governments will face huge pressure to curb nuclear power programmes in wake of Japan's atomic crisis.

Taliban claim responsibility for the bombing.

IAEA officials say no signs that fuel is melting at a Japanese nuclear plant.

Saudi govt says it is answering a request for support; Pakistani killed by protestors.

Japan is going to live with the aftermath of a quake for a very long time to come.

There are just as many older and retired people roaming the continent, seeking its secrets.

Among those injured were Congress general secretary Ranjan Bora and the party's local spokesman Mehdi Alam Bora.

Indian regulators to check thousands of pilots with forged qualifications flying passenger planes.