Discussed how to "push back" against al Qaeda after it whipped up deadliest surge of violence in country in 5 years.

Chinese police have detained two people after 11 died and 17 were injured by an explosion in a fireworks factory.

Mehsud had died along with four others on Nov 1 when a US drone fired two missiles in the village of Dandey Darpakhel.

The development could potentially pave the way for a vaccine, according to findings published in US journal Science.

Newly crowned world champion continues to impress.

World number two defeats Wawrinka 6-1, 6-4.

Under the new legislation, the entry for gender can be left blank on birth certificates.

"Mr Snowden didn't appear to me as anti-American or an enemy of America or some such," says Hans-Christian Stroebele.

Confusion surrounds fate of TTP chief Hakeemullah Mehsud with some security officials saying he is dead, but TTP deny.

Government is making announcements only by media, no peace talks have started, TTP spokesperson states.