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'We're going to do everything we can to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon', says Obama in an NBC interview.

China's top newspaper says Western campaigns in Libya, Afghanistan and Iraq show the error of forced regime change.

Canada has seen 13 such killings -- which are more common in the Middle East and South Asia -- since 2002.

A resolution urging the Syrian president to give up power was vetoed by Russia and China in a 13-2 vote.

Three policemen and four civilians died in the blast in the car park, the ministry said in a statement.

Singh denies reports of undergoing surgery, says that he was only receiving medication.

Defence Secretary Leon Penatta says ‘we must do everything we can to support this force’.

Foreign minister expected to accompany prime minister.

Western diplomats termed the veto a disgrace. Pakistan had backed the resolution.

Iranian government has arrested relatives of journalists working abroad in a bid to silence them, says BBC.

The decision clears the way to set a date for Manning, a private with the Army, to face a host of charges.

NATO wants Afghan forces to be a third smaller; cost pressures in West driving cutbacks.

Letter, allege­dly from the Taliba­n leader, expres­sed impati­ence with slow proces­s of prison­er transf­er.

State Department spokesperson says statements made by Khar in Kabul were a good thing.

Nearly 50 million users will either have to quickly switch their services or they will be without a carrier.

Panetta says final plan will be decided by Nato leaders at a Chicago summit in May.

Alert warning issued to doctors, hospitals not to administer isosorbide-5-monoritrate 20 mg imported from Pakistan.

US also tells citizens in Pakistan to avoid going to demonstrations, protests.

Some argue India is playing catch-up, but others sense a more combative impulse.

Israel indicates they're considering a strike, US indicates concerns, says Panetta.

Obama administration hopes to strike peace deal; fears that Taliban fighters could return to battlefield.

Says the Network remains focused on regaining influence in Afghan provinces previously controlled during Taliban rule.

A decade of war with Nato has, however, not dented the ambitions of the Taliban rank.

US would stop taking the lead role in combat operations before the end of 2013, says US Defence Secretary.

India's Supreme Court scrapped 122 telecom licences awarded in a 2008 sale at the centre of a corruption scandal.

Facebook's $5 billion fund-raising target only preliminary, can be increased based on investor interest in company.

Merkel to hold talks with president, premier, make key address on current euro crisis.

Risks of inaction are too high. We must stop Iran's nuclear clock, says the bipartisan group said in a report.

Diplomats consider the presence of Israel and Iran would be crucial to the success of any conference.

Petroleum minister invites US companies to invest in Pakistan and sell LNG.

Fans of Al-Masri, which beat Al-Ahly 3-0, invaded the pitch and began to throw rocks, bottles and fireworks.

US State Department spokesperson says they have talked to Pakistan over the report.

NATO confirms existence of secret report leaked by BBC on Wednesday

Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby says US has long been concerned over elements in ISI having ties to extremists.

In hour-long speech, she promises 24-hour electricity and support for Muslims if re-elected to power in Uttar Pradesh.

The Pakistan-specific trade package will enter into force after its formal approval by the WTO General Council.

The men, to be sentenced next week, plotted a spate of mail bomb attacks and discussed a “Mumbai-style” atrocity.

"Thirty years ago Imran Khan was a fan at my 1982 Delhi lecture...now my work "humiliates" his "faith" says...

We have no hidden agenda, Khar tells reporters after meeting with President Hamid Karzai.

French move to dominate two-day talks meant to review progress in Afghan military transition.

Romney's double-digit win in the Sunshine State demonstrated his strength in a key general election battleground.

Top intelligence officials suggest military conflict with Iran was not inevitable.

An individual in Afghan National Army uniform turned his weapon against ISAF member.

Foreign Office spokesperson says Afghan president will attend trilateral summit with Pakistani and Iranian presidents.

Leaked report, based on thousands of interrogations, claims that Pakistan manipulates Taliban leadership unabatedly.

The important thing is that Afghans talk to Afghans, says the US special envoy.

US intelligence community says Pakistan has had limited success against militants.

India stakes the French-built Rafale to replenish its fleet over the Eurofighter consortium.

Saudi Arabia wants Taliban to renounce its ties to al Qaeda before talks can proceed.

Four night-time raids carried out by US planes says local military official who spoke on condition of anonymity.