Afghanistan believes Baradar has enough clout to persuade the Taliban to make peace.

Baradar's release expected to be discussed in meeting between Pakistan and Afghanistan leaders next week.

Following these clashes, the Iranian authorities hanged 16 "rebels", a judicial official said.

Series of bombs kills at least 16 people across Iraq as Shias celebrate a holy festival.

The letter to Obama was signed by 14 military and civilian defense attorneys representing the captives.

Chinese journalist admits of inventing negative stories about Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co. Ltd.

Five were also wounded in clashes with armed bandits.

One third of respondents said they used sick days because they just didn't feel like going to work.

The rupee ended slightly higher at 106.39/106.44 against the dollar, compared to Thursday’s close of 106.44/106.49.

Former dictator embroiled in the murder case of 'Lal Masjid' prayer leader.