The fire broke out on the roof and spread rapidly through the wooden building, although three managed to escape.

The North's top military body issued a statement insisting that any decisive move on Kaesong would come from its side.

The clashes saw gunmen take control of three checkpoints on the outskirts of the overwhelmingly Sunni Arab city.

Police fired tear-gas and rubber bullets at the angry crowds, who blockaded roads and attacked factories.

Begging is punishable by up to three years in Pakistan, but police and lawyers say convictions are rare.

Ex-president will stay at his Chak Shahzad Farmhouse.

Its mission chief says Pakistan should gear up efforts to stabilise economy.

Cueists progress to second round of World Snooker Championship.

Australia captain believes team can prove critics wrong against England.

Real Madrid coach upbeat despite 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Dortmund.