State Department said it is closing at least 22 US embassies or consulates on Sunday, except Pakistan.

On the contrary the Taliban claims only five of their fighters and 84 government soldiers were killed in the battle.

I would wish to make praying easier for everyone, be they Muslim or Catholic, says Pirisan.

Says mutual respect is fundamental for any human relationship, especially among people who profess religious belief.

Five rebels were killed during a gun battle on Thursday in Hafrada forests, says Indian Army.

Sri Lanka will open the tour with two Twenty20s in Dubai on December 11 and 13.

Australia announced the new policy last month after a record number of boatpeople arrived in 2013.

Hadi assumed power in February 2012 after an Arab Spring-inspired revolt toppled autocrat Ali Abdullah Saleh.

The incident came amid tensions in Lebanon over the conflict in neighbouring Syria.

Over 250 people have been killed since the president's ouster following protests against his single year in power.