Federal Minister for Minorities says govt may amend the law to prevent abuse, scrapping it will fuel militancy.

Man claiming to be leading Taliban negotiator in secret talks with Afghan officials was actually faking, reports say.

Zaytuna College aims to counter distrust of Islam by promoting a moderate, firmly American version of the religion.

Rupee flat, overnight rates rise.

Canadian teen idol sweeps American Music Awards to take home four prizes including artist of the year.

Memories of the US walking away from Afghanistan in 1989 still raw.

Ahmadinejad said the best age for girls to get married was between 16 and 18, Iranian newspapers reported.

Rowling says that unlike cast members, she had been given more time to digest the finality of Pottermania.

South Africa close with 311 for the loss of five wickets, centuries from de Villiers and Kallis stabilise innings.

Gunmen attack and set on fire more than 10 Nato oil tankers parked at a workshop for Nato vehicles.