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Makkawi mistakenly detained on return to Egypt from Pakistan.

The US Mosque Survey 2011 counted 2,106 mosques in all 50 states, up 74 percent from the year 2000.

Zawahiri points out that Arab Spring uprisings were mainly Islamic in motive.

US Secretary State says that Pakistan could face consequences under the Iran Sanctions Act for the pipeline.

Judge accepts Khan's plea, according to which he will be sentenced a lighter imprisonment.

The queen and her husband will also open the Paralympic Games in London in August.

Airport official says he arrived on an Emirates Airline flight from Pakistan with a stop-over in Dubai.

The world’s highest peak is said to be 8,848m high but China measures it 4m lower, while US says it is 8,850m high.

Romney’s narrow three-point Michigan win reinforces doubts about his ability to rally the party’s conservative base.

Ex-warlord warns Taliban talks with foreigners will revive bitter past experiences.

Khan still expected receive a sentence in excess of 25 years.

Trade unions demand a national minimum wage, permanent jobs for contract labourers and rein in cost of living.

Cause of the blast is still under investigation and rescue efforts are ongoing.

The leaders of the state of Israel guarantee not only the security of Israel and its citizens, says PM.

We want to restore life to this place, make it one of the beautiful places for tourism, says director of antiquities.

China, the world's most populous country with more than 1.3 billion people, introduced the "one-child" policy in 1979.

It's a clear message to international community there are a lot hopes for Afghanistan, says music school's director.

E-mail suggested up to 12 mid to senior level ISI and military officials knew of the al Qaeda leader's safe house.

Mansoor Ijaz had raised $1.5 million on the false pretext that he had backing from an influential Indian businessman.

Nato launched an investigation after "traces of bleach" were found in fruit and coffee.

France has condemned attacks over the Holy Quran desecration that have killed more than 30 people.

Afghanistan's spy agency says that senior foreign ministry diplomat, 3 other government officials had been arrested.

The incident occurred in the presence of dozens of witnesses summoned to watch a show of summary justice.

Exercise to be one of the largest manoeuvres conducted so far says Indian army spokesman Col Jagdeep Dahiya told AFP.

A previously unknown group called the Unified Ethnic Liberation Front, whose agenda is unclear, claims responsibility.

The plotters had been working for a group that wants to create an ‘Islamic state’ in Russia’s North Caucasus:...

Several other companies accused of emitting excessive amounts of lead blamed for poisoning dozens of children.

The play is part of 'Globe to Globe', a celebration of the Bard where all his plays will be performed in 38 languages.

Putin warns against strikes on Iran, says the consequences will be 'catastrophic' if this happens.

The incident has unleashed six days of violent protests across the country, which killed at least 30 people.

US senator’s address highlights importance of bilateral relationship, Ambassador Rehman’s role.

Invitation extended by Pakistan envoy in New Delhi.

Senate session is unlikely to be called before March 11.

He made a call back home every time a six was struck while watching the game from a VIP area on top of a dressing room

Move to take advantage of glitch in China's censorship system to post about human rights, green cards.

'This is not pinpoint, single target, one strike and it's over,' says retd navy admiral who led US CENTCOM in 2007-8.

Global demand for drones heating up as armies boost ability to carry out strikes without endangering soldiers' lives.

Accumulated sense of anxiety, anger, resentment been building up for some time, it took a singular event ignite fire.

Rajasthan government given two weeks to submit response.

NATO in a statement said that an "individual" turned his weapon on the NATO officials without warning.

Top Indian scientist resigns from the Space Commission to protest the government's blacklisting of four scientists.

Earlier, IAEA had warned it had 'serious concerns regarding possible military dimensions to Iran's nuclear...

Pakistani virologist Dr Khalil Chishti filed petition against Rajasthan High Court's order of upholding his sentence.

Newly proposed constitution was drafted as part of reforms promised by President Bashar al-Assad.

North Korea denounces US-South Korean annual joint military exercises as "silent declaration of war".

Foreign ministry condemns incident.

Secret cables sent from Kabul last month point fingers towards persistent safe havens in Pakistan for lack of success.

Gen Dempsey was to apologise to Gen Kayani in a phone call.

Unless peace returns to Afghanistan, it is not possible to guarantee peace in Pakistan, the Hizb leader said.

PM asks Afghan groups to participate in an intra-Afghan process for reconciliation.