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Worries for India rise as rupee hits record low
India's rupee hit a record low against the dollar and stocks fell nearly two percent.
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Salala raid: 'Pakistan to continue pressing US for formal apology'
Rehman says efforts being made in talks with the US to get the best outcome in terms of Pakistan’s national...
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Palestinian strike: A coup for non-violent protest
The agreement was signed just hours before Nakba Day.
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Aaron Sorkin to pen screenplay for Steve Jobs film
Steve Jobs' life will be brought to the big screen by Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin.
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US sanctions two as aides to Mumbai drugs kingpin
The US has named and sanctioned two key lieutenants of Ibrahim in his notorious D Company operation.
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Iran official linked to past programme: US nuclear expert
Ali Akbar Salehi had knowledge of a programme to procure goods for an alleged clandestine nuclear programme.
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Immigration, NATO protest ends with four arrested
Protesters opposed to US immigration policy, war and economic injustice rally before the Nato summit.
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UN congo mission: France condemns attack on Pak blue berets
French embassy statements says France extends its solidarity to Pakistan and the families of the peacekeepers.
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Bleak future: ‘Environmental collapse will occur by 2052’
A think tank report says dominant economic model is unsustainable.
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Obama might veto bill calling for economic restrictions on Pakistan: White House
NDAA bill calls for reducing aid to Pakistan by 10 per cent till Nato supply routes opened, amongst other proposals.
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Salala air raid: US noncommittal on formal apology
Little said that counterterrorism co-operation with Pakistan is on-going.
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London Olympics: BBC to offer live action on mobiles to Britons
BBC will stream every event to PCs, mobiles, tablets and Internet-connected televisions during the Games.
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Homecoming: After 20 years, Dr Chishty finally crosses border
Dr Chishty was received by Interior Minister Rehman Malik at the airport.
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Software piracy costs record $63.4 billion in 2011: Study
China was the worst in Asia with almost $9.0 billion worth of computer programmes obtained illegally in 2011.
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Afghan woman pushes for rights from behind the wheel
Shakila Naderi, Kabul's only female driving instructor says it bothers other men to see her drive.
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Last orders: Algeria state closes tap on bars
Algeria's traditional bars are closing one after the other but illegal outlets are mushrooming.
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Rising alcohol intake in Iran 'worrying': minister
Iran has banned the sale and consumption of alcohol Since the 1979 Islamic revolution.
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China accuses Dalai Lama of deceit after murder plot claim
Buddhist monk alleges that Chinese agents were planning to poison him using devotees seeking his blessing.
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Five IPL players suspended over fixing claims
IPL's governing council asks BCCI to submit report within 15 days.
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Former aide charged with money laundering as Sarkozy leaves
Sarkozy's allies have been implicated in a string of graft investigations and he could face questioning, charges.
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India says it will cut Iran oil purchases by 11%
Indian refiners expect to import 15.5 million metric tons of crude from Iran in the fiscal year that began April 1.
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11 Pakistani peacekeepers wounded in DR Congo: UN
Angry villagers surrounded a UN peacekeeping base, opened fire and hurled stones.
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EU castigates Israel over settlements, Palestinians
Ministers condemn acceleration of settlement building, express deep concern over settler extremism in West Bank.
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China military paper warns officers against ‘Western’ plotting
Hostile international forces have not slackened in their strategic plotting to Westernise and divide us says paper.
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US mulling sending Afghanistan general to head Europe troops
Marine General John Allen under initial consideration to lead US European command: US official.
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Libyan insurgent quits militia to enter politics: Aide
The former militant helped topple former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in last year's revolt.
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After securing permission from India SC, Dr Chishty due to return home by Wednesday
Dr Chishty will fly back to Pakistan on the President's plane. He hopes to visit Sarabjeet Singh.
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US, Pakistan is making progress on Nato supply routes: State Department
US State Department spokesperson says US team is still in Islamabad, working with the Pakistanis on the issue.
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Wrath, death bounty for 'apostate' Iranian rapper
Iranian website says Shahin Najafi deserves to die for a song which it says "grossly insulted" one of the 12 imams.
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IAEA talks at Iran mission in Vienna to resume Tuesday
The 2-day talks are to deal with the IAEA's concerns about possible military dimensions to Iran's nuclear programme.
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Madame Tussauds unveils UK queen's jubilee waxwork
New figure, which cost $241,500 is part of Madame Tussauds' plans to celebrate Elizabeth's diamond jubilee.
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Bomb kills seven in Afghan market
Blast was latest in string of deadly bombings, suicide attacks since Taliban announced the start of spring offensive
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'Pakistani terrorists': RAW, Indian IB order probe into erroneous alert
RAW chief seeks explanations from supervisor who generated false alert, directs him to find people behind it.
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Iran turns off tracking systems on tankers: Report
US officials, industry analysts say Western governments seeking to enforce sanctions on Iranian exports.
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N Korea absent from China summit declaration
Official says China, Japan and South Korea not able to agree on suitable wording for declaration of cooperation.
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Indian Maoist rebels kill seven in attack on police
6 Central Industrial Security Force personnel, a civilian driver killed in the indiscriminate firing by the Maoists.
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Obama hails 'important step' in Afghan transition
Obama says Afghan National Security Forces were strengthening their capacity.
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Nepal plane crash kills at least 11: Police
Aircraft had 21 people on board -- 18 passengers, three crew members, says police spokesman.
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‘Crimes against humanity’: Bangladesh political leader indicted over 1971 war
Ghulam Azam is denies charges of creating and leading pro-Pakistan militias.
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Agreement likely: India may move troops to peacetime locations
Formal announcement expected during upcoming visit of Indian premier.
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Killer blow to peace process: Senior Afghan peace negotiator assassinated
Taliban splinter group claims responsibility for Maulvi Arsala Rahmani’s killing.
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Tripartite commission: Top commanders discuss Salala raid, NATO routes
US Gen John Allen ‘very encouraged’ by three-way talks.
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Bangladesh political leader indicted over 1971 war
Wheelchair-bound Azam pleaded not guilty after the charges were read out to him for two hours.
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Palestinians say hunger strike nearing decisive point
Solitary confinement, detention without charge, restrictions on family visits among reasons for protests.
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China, Japan, S Korea agree to start free-trade talks
Free-trade area among Northeast Asia's three major economies has been on trilateral agenda for past decade.
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Upgrading artillery: India cuts $560 million arms deal with US
This is the first time since 1986 that India is buying howitzers.
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10 suspected al Qaeda linked-militants killed in Yemen drone strike
Fifteen more Qaeda-linked rebels killed in army offensive.
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Men in Afghan uniforms kill two NATO troops: ISAF
22 NATO soldiers have been killed in at least 16 such attacks this year.
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Two held, homes evacuated in UK over ‘terror plan’
Local men, aged 52 and 31, were arrested in two raids in Cheltenham town.
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Roadside bomb kills four Afghan police: Official
A police pick-up truck hit a roadside bomb planted by insurgents in Qaraghul area in Qadis district.

















































