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With a rich history and an even richer culture, Thailand has established itself as the ideal tourist destination.

Police officer blames Lashkar-e-Taiba for killings, but it has not claimed responsibility as yet.

Countries around the globe have stepped up evacuations of foreign tourists and workers amid growing protests

Military vows not to fire on protesters, calls their demands legitimate.

Orchestra Conductor brings together top musicians to aid rebuilding efforts in Pakistan after last year’s floods.

Passages from new biography also show that the WikiLeaks founder did not know his biological father until he was 27.

Officials confirm 99.75 per cent people in 10 south states voted to split from Sudan.

Key opposition figure Mohammad Elbaradei given mandate to negotiate the creation of a national unity government.

The Sex Pistols music blares out incongruously from Rome’s stately Villa Medici.

You cannot kill a Turk with impunity — this is the message to Israel from a Turkish film.

Heavy military presence replaces police, vigilantes protect Cairo buildings from mobs of looters

Souvenir condoms urge lovers in the UK to "lie back and think of England".

Samiullah confesses to committing the “unpardonable sin”, promises not to commit "such a sin again".

Deputy governor had left his home when a suicide bomber on a motorcycle blew himself up.

Military intelligence chief appointed Mubarak's first-ever vice president.

No Arab or Muslim can tolerate any meddling in security and stability of Arab and Muslim Egypt, says King Abdullah.

Egyptian president sacks cabinet, vows reform as protesters continue demand for him to step down.

Warnin­g comes after the two nation­s intens­ify intera­ction to stop milita­ncy.

Hosni Mubarak calls out troops and imposes curfew across the country.

The streets were littered with rocks thrown by protesters in response to the firing of tear gas.

Clashes erupt between police and residents after blast.

Reform campaigner says he is ready to ‘lead the transition’ in Egypt if asked.

Although the number of illegal Pakistani immigrants varies in US states, their situation remains one of constant fear.

The world's Muslim population will grow twice as fast as the non-Muslim population in the next 20 years.

Indian External Affairs Minister says some issues require an ‘atmosphere of trust’.

Karzai opens Afghanistan's parliament ending a week-long stand-off with the newly elected MPs.

In attempt to prevent spread of extremism, authorities also imposed restrictions on worship and detained radicals.

Republic Day celebrted as tensions run high over efforts by Hindu nationalists to hold a rally in Srinagar.

Twitter confirmed that it has been banned in Egypt to stop protesters in carrying out campaign against the president.

Rao urges Pakistan's political leadership to assert itself against undemocratic forces, move against terrorism.

Peru recognises "free and sovereign" Palestinian state, joining a recent wave of Latin American countries to do so.

Police block all road links between Kashmir and neighbouring states; BJP says it is determined to get to Srinagar.

US says release made the situation difficult than it already is, although a framework peace deal is still possible.

President Asif Ali Zardari "strongly condemned" the suicide attack on a Moscow airport that killed 35 people.

Officials confirm at least 35 deaths; President Dmitry Medvedev vows to track down culprits.

Party stopped from hoisting national flag for fear of provoking violence in the region.

Landslides, floods in China caused $18 billion in losses, July-August floods in Pakistan cost $9.5 billion.

Hacker posted a fake announcement saying that Sarkozy is giving up on plans to run for re-election.

Secret documents released by Al-Jazeera show that PA was willing to cede large parts of east Jerusalem to Israel.

World light welterweight champion Amir Khan urges public to help.

Israel's inquiry, unlike Turkey's, clears military actions but blames passengers.

Mumbai police's appeal is silent on Headley's role while contesting acquittal of Fahim Ansari and Sabahuddin.

Thousands gather each year, united by passion for electronic dance music.

Pressure rising on Tunisian PM to quit as main trade union targeted his transitional government.

Iranian president says agreements are possible, country will not respond to "bullying".

Karzai reaches a deal with rebel Afghan lawmakers to avert a possible constitutional crisis.

Anxious Tajikistan seems ready to try anything to curb the spread of Islam, including imposing sermons on imams.

UN envoy says Armed Forces Special Powers Act and Public Safety Act should be abolished.

Two million Muslim devotees attended prayers near capital as second largest annual Islamic festival after hajj began.

Bin Laden warns Paris that France "with its debt and budget deficit does not need new fronts".