Assad's regime refers to the March 2011 revolt that broke out in Syria as a foreign-backed plot against the country.

Slower economic growth in markets, such as India and China, was one of the factors that dragged down performance.

UNRWA spokesperson says decision to cancel marathon was taken after Hamas refused to allow women run alongside men.

Had it not been for Clinton's tenacity, State Department would have had no influence on policymaking: Advisor

Currently 17 North Korean banks, trading companies and other entities are on the UN sanctions list for assets freeze.

China plans to raise its defence budget by 10.7 percent to 720.2 billion yuan ($115.7 billion) in 2013.

One of the paramedics said that they had never experienced "a patient being rejected so many times".

PM not expected to meet any political leaders on what is described as a private trip to Ajmer Sharif.

seng says, she simply does not care about being number one any more after two increasingly difficult years at the top.

Atletico was held to a 0-0 draw by Malaga.