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Dahshur complex was major royal burial site that boasts well-known bent pyramid of King Snefru.

The pink and yellow sandstone object was discovered in a field at the Jewish settlement of Pnei Hever

Alongside the five permanent seats, UN Security Council is rounded out by 10 non-permanent members

Political commentators say the two countries should resume talks without preconditions

Hasina is widely expected to win elections although analysts say formation of joint opposition alliance is expected

Afghan government, United Nations and Western diplomats hope of reaching deal to end Taliban's 17-year insurgency

Interior Ministry deputy spokesperson Nasrat Rahimi confirms death toll but warns it could yet change

Cricketer-turned-politician speaks of Guru Nanak's message of peace and love

Khalid al Basiti was off loaded from a private airline's flight 206 and taken into custody

Putin blames Kiev over incident, warning Ukraine against any further reckless acts

Police believe the 11 victims were killed while in illegal custody of navy and their bodies were never found

World leaders are trying to breathe new life into 195-nation Paris Agreement amid backsliding from several nations

Indian news outlets report that Gen Qamar only met pro-Khalistan leader owing to his political views

Saudi Arabia faces sharp international criticism over murder of Washington Post contributor Khashoggi

More than five million registered Palestinian refugees are eligible to receive support from UNRWA

Mother tells the pope that the family came from his native Argentina to see him

Duterte is worsening existing climate of fear and impunity by threatening Maoists, leftists and some lawmakers

Prince Mohammad Bin Salman met Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi

Bashar al Assad accuses armed groups of carrying out a toxic gas attack

The Boeing 737 MAX vanished from radar about 13 minutes after taking off from Jakarta

Britain presented measure last week as UN stepped up its diplomatic efforts to hold talks on ending war in Yemen

Indian foreign minister takes hawkish stance, sets conditions for bilateral talks

Harry is frequent visitor to southern Africa for his charity work and holidays

Greek authorities recorded over 14,000 irregular entries across Turkish border so far this year

According to the United Nations, two-thirds of the global population is expected to live in urban areas by 2050

United Nations has made women’s equal participation in politics by 2030 one of its global development goals

Culprit part of grooming gang exploiting teenage girls in the UK

Moscow accuses sailors of crossing illegally into Russian waters and ignoring warnings from its border guards

British leader closed 17 months of complex talks with Brussels by sealing Brexit arrangements with EU heads of state

Amazon rainforest represents more than half of Earth's remaining rainforest with 60 per cent found in Brazil

Gavin Ford's lifeless body was discovered at his home in Beit Meri, where his employer Radio One is also based

Ermenc is first woman Chief of the General Staff of Slovenian army

According to US government canisters were fired by customs officers after migrants attempted to cross-border violently

Saudi prince is expected to fly on to G20 summit in Argentina at end of his Tunisia visit

According to UNEP the annual greenhouse gas emissions reached record high of 53.5 billion tonnes in 2017

In rural India children walk great distances weighed down by school bags

Over 100 scientists in China issue joint statement calling for better legislation against genetically-edited babies

Taliban has intensified attacks on Afghan forces inflicting record casualties against US troops in the process

Election reflects recognition of Pakistan’s contribution to international security and arms control, says statement

Bangladeshi authorities have been requested to carry out a thorough investigation, says FO

Mobile app-'Smart Pakem' allows sacrilege reporting

The driver has been detained and the cause of the incident is under investigation

President Donald Trump's emphatic support of Riyadh in recent weeks has rankled some Republicans

500 Islamic State fighters burst out of the fog shrouding the area

The dramatic arrival of the $993 million spacecraft marked the eighth successful landing on Mars in NASA's history

Martial law would allow Ukraine to respond swiftly to any invasion and mobilise resources as quickly as possible

Country's long-awaited anti-trafficking bill might lead to consenting sex workers locked up, treated like victims

50,000 women killed worldwide by a current or former partner or a family member in 2017

Man opens fire during hearing of divorce court between the couple

Professor says twin girls had DNA altered to prevent them from contracting HIV