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Saudi national allegedly bought equipment to bomb US targets, including the home of former president George W Bush.

Judge dismisses claims Sweden mishandled the case of the WikiLeaks founder who is wanted for sex offences there.

India ready to discuss issues, provided Pakistan stops use of its territory for terrorist activities says PM Singh.

Thousands of Libyans celebrate liberation of the eastern city of Benghazi from the rule of Muammar Qaddafi.

All 18,000 Pakistanis in Libya were “safe and embassy is in contact with them: Pakisan's acting Ambassador to Libya.

Egyptian workers quit Libya, work dries up as Qaddafi scares foreigners with vow to crush revolt.

“These two countries [India and Pakistan] will now focus on the military and society will not develop,” said Azad.

Tribal affiliation has long played an important role in Libya, but their political influence is less clear-cut.

Officer says MI5 had received intelligence about extremist called "Saddique" in March 2005.

Kasab is entitled to legal aid and the Supreme Court will appoint him a lawyer.

A more liberal Taliban group in one Afghan province has stopped arresting women without burkas.

Israel says it will respond immediately to any "provocation" by the ships and has put its navy forces on high alert.

Angry Qaddafi vows to die as a martyr as revolt spreads to capital Tripoli.

The heroin, worth at least $2.65 million, was seized at a house in Tanzania's commercial capital, Dar es Salaam.

Mushaimaa, who is based in London, is one of 25 people on trial since last year over an alleged coup plot.

The UN's human rights chief on Tuesday demanded an immediate end to "grave human rights violations".

A look back at some of the greatest moments in history reveals who revolutions' real heroes are.

Rescuers work through the night to save people from rubble after earthquake claims at least 65 lives.

Pakistani nationals seized their own countrymen for ransom from the victims' relatives back home.

Indian court convicts 31 people on conspiracy, murder charges over deadly train fire that triggered anti-Muslim riots.

Chidambaram says Kasab judgment enhanced prestige of India’s legal system but rued lack of progress for Pakistan.

The Bombay High Court confirms the death sentence of Ajmal Kasab, involved in the Mumbai attacks.

Warplanes bomb many locations in Tripoli after protesters overrun several cities.

Israel worked with Chile to spy on the Iranian ambassador in Santiago.

Wake up call: revolutions do not take place in front of a keyboard or by sharing grainy photos of street protests.

Kasab now has a further right of appeal to the Supreme Court and as a last resort to India's president for clemency.

Popular satellite channel Peace TV, which features Muslim preacher Dr Zakir Naik, is being investigated by Britain.

Kadhafi's son warns country would be destroyed by civil war if protests end his father's rule.

Libyans protesting against Muammar Qaddafi’s rule appeared to control the streets of Benghazi on Sunday.

Tens of thousands gathered in Benghazi on Sunday for funerals of protesters killed by Libyan security forces.

A group of extremists have taken hostage members of the security forces and civilians in Libya.

Bangladeshi film about 1971 struggle stirs up heated debate in the country.

The question the region’s observers and many of its leaders are asking is: who’s next?

Seven Taliban suicide bombers burst into branch of Kabul Bank and detonate their devices.

Bahraini riot police retreat from Pearl Square as thousands of anti-government protesters stream in.

New Yorker magazine reports Obama administration attempting to assess if Taliban willing to engage in formal talks.

Rights group says at least 24 people were killed in clashes over the past 48 hours.

US president warns Palestinian Authority of going to UN Security Council against Israeli settlements.

Here are latest developments in the unrest sweeping the Middle East and North Africa.

The population of Muslims will match the population of Jews in the US by 2030. Will they have a strong influence?

Stash of how-to manuals for bombs, poisons and airplane hijackings found were found in the house raided in 2002.

Risks of instability in Saudi Arabia will soar if the opposition in Bahrain topples the ruling al-Khalifa family.

Governing party to debate Islam and French secularism, discussion seen as answer to challenge from far-right.

Israel wary of what will be the first time since Iran's 1979 revolution that Iranian warships pass through the canal.

Secret US report says Arab world ripe for popular revolts; protests sweep through Bahrain, Libya, Yemen, Iraq, Iran.

CIA Director says Osama bin Laden or al Qaeda number two Ayman al-Zawahiri will be sent to Guantanamo if caught.

Thousands of Shi'ite demonstrators gather in Bahrain's capital to mourn for a second protesters killed in clashes.

Barack Obama plans to replace Petraeus as part of a broad reorganisation of senior US officials in Afghanistan.

Pro-regime supporters clash with anti-government protesters in Yemen as protest spread inspired by Egypt and Tunisia.

The anti-government demonstrations were the first in Tehran since February 11 2010.