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British spy chief warns Snowden data is a 'gift' for terrorists
Revelations about British intelligence eavesdropping will weaken the ability of the security services.
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Musharraf preparing to leave country: Lawyer
Musharraf can fly to Dubai tomorrow, says Ahmed Raza Kasuri.
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Higgs boson, key to the universe, wins Nobel physics prize
British and Belgian scientists share 2013 award. 1964 prediction was confirmed at CERN last year.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended higher at 105.92/105.97 against the dollar, compared to Monday’s close of 106.17/106.22.
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French police detain suspected radical deported from Pakistan
Pakistan deported three Frenchman to France in April on suspicion of conspiring to commit terrorist acts.
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Turkey lifts decades-old ban on head scarf
The ban, whose roots date back almost 90 years, has kept many women from joining the public work force.
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India to stick with austerity despite looming election
The Indian government will have to rein in spending and cut subsidies to meet its fiscal deficit target
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China investigates official over lavish, three-day wedding
Xi has sought to address growing public anger at the illegal or unethical behavior of party officials.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
Heavy debt repayments to the IMF have been putting a dent in the central bank’s reserves.
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Syria wins cautious praise as chemical disarmament starts
Syrian rebels have been dismayed by signs of what they see as US reneging on its support for Assad's opponents.