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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".

Chinese media praises Hu's visit while bloggers question Obama's treating of the president as 'god of wealth'.

150 injured, hundreds of thousands pour into Karbala for Chehlum.

Obama has gained support this month to reclaim approval rating above 50 per cent threshold since 2009.

Prejudice against Muslims has "passed the dinner-table test", become socially acceptable in UK says Baroness Warsi.

Imam Asi has been leading Friday prayers outside the Washington Centre for years now, a form of ‘silent protest.’

Britain says the controversial preacher who had threatened to burn the Quran was guilty of "unacceptable behaviour."

Karzai orders one month delay after a special election court asked for more time to look into fraud.

Votes exceed the simple majority of 1.89 million needed for independence.

Obama says that Chinese currency should be increasingly driven by markets.

Iran bans production of Valentine's Day gifts and any promotion of the day.