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Syria rebel rocket fire kills 13 in Aleppo: State TV
Control of Aleppo has been divided between govt and opposition since shortly after fighting began there in mid-2012.
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Nigeria's Jonathan cancels visit to abducted girls' town
His administration is criticised for its slow response to the kidnapping which saw 276 girls abducted by militants.
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Fierce clashes in Libya's Benghazi to 'purge terrorists'
Group led by Khalifa Haftar was backed by warplanes that pounded a barracks occupied by "February 17 Brigade"...
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Yemen president vows assault on all al Qaeda bastions
Says the offensive launched by the army in the south last month would be extended nationwide.
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UN warns of 'alarming' rights situation in Ukraine as vote looms
With the May 25 vote rapidly approaching, Kiev's interim leaders are battling to keep Ukraine from disintegrating.
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Moderate 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits Balochistan
The epicentre was close to the city of Sibi, at a depth of 71 kilometres.
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Modi eyes 'India's century' after landslide victory
US says Modi welcome to visit despite a previous visa ban.
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Wawrinka loses out to Haas in Rome
Australian Open champion succumbs to back pain in third round.
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World hails 'successful' vote at meeting on Afghan future
Results confirmed Thursday that the race to replace President Karzai will go to a run-off vote, scheduled for June 14.
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Pakistan appoint Grant Flower batting coach
Grant will join in August during Pakistan's tour of Sri Lanka.









