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Fifteen civilians killed after vehicles hits roadside bomb in Helmand province.

Laws to protect and promote human rights are indispensable, says Ban Ki-moon.

Singh says trade-linked assistance not the ideal way to relieve Pakistan.

George Papandreou says that the failure to provide such a facility for over two decades is a "disgrace."

Peace prize dedicated to "lost souls" of Tiananmen. Beijing furious at award, says West arrogant.

The surface-to-surface "Agni-II plus" dropped into the sea shortly into its planned flight, sources say.

Lawyer for the two women who Assange allegedly raped defends his clients.

Supporters say Internet freedom at stake, websites of credit-card giants Mastercard and Visa among those brought down.

Town brings into force a ban on Islamic face-covering veils in municipal buildings in the first such decree in Spain.

India says political solution to protests likely while Kashmiri separatists say they have not heard such a move.

Study by TI shows one in four paid a bribe to one of nine institutions, such as health, education or tax authorities.

FBI agents arrest young American who believed he was about to set off a car bomb at a US military recruitment office.

Partnership to not only improve military capability, but also capacity to meet legitimate needs of the people.

Agreement signed to kill poppy fields, find traffickers as Russia struggles to contain heroin crisis.

WikiLeaks cables reveal parties at Saudi princes' residences resemble nightclubs.

US spokesperson says weeks of efforts to broker a new settlement freeze and resuscitate peace talks had gone nowhere.

WikiLeaks says releases to continue despite arrest; the founder says accusations of rape politically motivated.

The kingdom’s hand in Pakistani politics unveiled in WikiLeaks’ cables.

Overseas students wanting to stay on and look for work after their courses end will no longer be able to do so.

Denmark hosts an unusual playground designed with a mosque, temple and church aiming to promote religious tolerance.

Sarkozy says it is "unacceptable" that terrorist networks could find refuge in Pakistan.

Speakers say support extended to Kashmiri cause by media and Indian intelligensia has weakened Indian govt stance.

Abdul Basit says there should be criteria for all countries to have access to the civilian nuclear technology.

French nuclear group Areva to sell two nuclear reactors for a new plant in Jaitapur.

Assange says Obama must answer about the illegal order allowing spying by US diplomatic figures on UN officials.

US diplomats say they are out of business, no one wants to talk to them.

Militants send agents into the kingdom under the cover of pilgrims to raise funds, says Hillary Clinton's assessment.

Two people die and dozens get injured as Russian airliner runs off the runway during an emergency landing.

Afghan president says leaked cables bring the countries closer, Asks if both are victims of "broader conspiracy".

Media discuss the impact WikiLeaks will have to dealings between governments; whether it will change anything or not.

Greek authorities to speed up plans to build a new mosque in Athens to satisfy Muslim demand.

Sarkozy plans trip to India, chasing multi-billion-dollar contracts for fighter jets and nuclear technology.

US president pays visit to huddle with leaders and troops as his administration takes hard look at war strategy.

WikiLeaks was earlier taken offline by its hosting firm following allegations of massive cyber attacks on the website.

Suspects were part of criminal networks tied to Mumbai attacks and Madrid train bombings.

Senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniya said party would accept a peace deal with Israel, if Palestinians agree.

World renowned cricket grounds, kangaroos, cattle farming and big open spaces...

White House sets up committee to assess damage, organize efforts to tighten security measures in govt agencies.

Prosecutor says there is insufficient evidence to proceed in criminal case against Saifur Rehman.

Julian Assange says Hillary Clinton should resign if it is shown US diplomats were ordered to engage in espionage.

Kingdom's ban on gender mixing should only be applied to men and women meeting in secret.

Interpol alerts all member states as chaos of leaks spreads from govts to financial markets across the world.

Spanish media says Pakistani nationals held for alleged links to 2008 Mumbai attacks.

Palestinian report denies Jewish connections to Jerusalem's Western Wall, one of Judaism's holiest sites.

The United Nations on Tuesday launched its biggest appeal for relief funds.

Agenda includes economic ties, terrorism and the war in Afghanistan.

A judge questioned Villepin about the Karachi bombing in 2002 that killed 11 French submarine engineers.

Two men attack Sikh cab driver in Northern California and call him 'Osama Bin Laden.'

Much of the funds are budgeted for food and livelihoods, along with developing measures for future calamities.

A country by country overview of major revelations made by WikiLeaks.