Cites the hosts' poor human rights record as reason for boycott.

'The gap (in the region) is three times the gap in emerging markets as a whole.'

Around 2,500 tribal elders and other civilian leaders are expected to take part in "loya jirga" starting Nov 21.

But residents reject accusation that deadly Tiananmen incident this year is result of terrorism.

Gunmen were 'brothers who have volunteered to enter into enemy ranks and cause havoc before being killed by the enemy'

Says Pakistan's trouncing in the one-day series against South Africa is an ominous portent before the 2015 World Cup.

UN humanitarian chief Valerie Amos is in Manila to launch a "flash appeal" for cash

Both countries agree on appointing non-resident charge d’affaires.

Indian foreign minister says Pakistan has a lot of very, very difficult issues to deal with at home.

Nasiruddin Haqqani was chief fundraiser of the group and son of its founder Jalaluddin Haqqani.