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Twelve hostages from Pakistan and Iran have been rescued.

A 'few explosions' were heard in the town of Zabadani shortly after the ceasefire entered into effect.

Two people died of heart attacks and one because of shock.

The strong US-led NATO force is due to pull out by the end of 2014, but a residual US force is expected to remain.

Fears of a tsunami in Indian Ocean quelled by Met office.

The quake was felt as far away as the Thai capital, Bangkok, and in southern India, residents said.

Muhammad Abid Hussain, 27, was sentenced by US District Judge John D Bates.

Only Afghan forces to search residential homes or compounds.

No decision yet as to who will represent the country at the gathering.

Indian chief justice appeals to Zardari to release Sarabjit Singh.

The 5 are accused of planning, executing attacks against New York, Washington.

Abu Hamza is wanted in US for charges including setting up an al Qaeda style training camp in Oregon.

No offence established against Modi or any of the 57 others listed in the complaint: Special Investigation Team.

Lawyer says Breivik to tell trial he regrets 'not going further'.

Two bomber - one wearing a burqa - blew up a car laden with explosives.

Fighting spilled into neighbouring countries.

Nine suspects arrested, government officials' involvement suspected.

Washington to weigh sanctions on India unless New Delhi significantly cuts oil imports from Iran.

Court acquits 23 others for lack of evidence.

Anonymous says it is not afraid of the Chinese government and will continue to deface other sites.

Apple had crowned Instagram its app-of-the-year for 2011.

US State Department spokesperson says US happy about Zardari's visit to India.

Shahzad Akbar invited to International Drone Summit, denied visa because of his legal aid to civilian drone victims.

Sources in Indian government say statements of Kasab and Headley pointing towards Hafiz Saeed also given to Pakistan.

Pakistani Dr Chishti was jailed in an Indian prison in Ajmer and had been sentenced to life imprisonment.

Egypt's Abdelrahman Ahmed Shaalan is among the sport's first Muslim competitors.

The blast took place in the northern Sinai at the entrance of the Mediterranean coastal town of al Arish.

Syria demands insurgents will stop fighting before it pulls back troops under the terms of a UN peace plan.

Sources claim appointment will also kick-start Pak-Afghan talks.

Zardari pleads for more talks on Hafiz Saeed; Indian premier to visit Islamabad at ‘mutually convenient date’.

Civil Attorney boasts a record of 17 not guilty verdicts in murder cases, life terms in all death penalty cases.

Nine Somali pirates climbed onto cargo ship using ladders, opened fire and seized crew members.

UN says more than 9,000 people have been killed in the regime's crackdown on year-old uprising.

The JuD chief calls for jihad; DPC holds rallies across Pakistan.

Both the pilots had ejected the aircraft before it crashed into an apartment complex.

He also doubted the possibility of Zardari’s prayers getting answered.

Peace envoy on his way home from Friday prayers when he was attacked by a suicide attacker.

China's Ministry of Public Security claims the men are members of the outlawed East Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM).

Residents claim that the tanker was attacked by Taliban using rocket-propelled grenades.

US consumers also feel the heat as average price at pump has gone to nearly $4 gallon.

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Militant group willing to offer Washington ‘face-saving’ exit.

Spanish court requests mutual assistance with authorities in Punjab.

Charges of leaking secrets each carry a 10 year prison term, while false statements carry a possible of 5 year term.

A two-judge panel on Thursday concluded that YouTube had knowledge, awareness of copyright infringing videos.

State department spokesperson says US is in contact with India over the bounty notice.

Zalmay Rasool says Afghanistan will not be used for launching attacks on neighbouring countries after 2014 pullout.

Greg Mortenson will step down from board of his charity for 'financial transgressions'.

Police say the teenager had been held captive from October 2010. His body was found by relatives in January.

"Pakhi Bhai" -- Bangladesh's national "cupid" has put together about 10,000 couples.