Registration spiked after cards were required for poor to qualify for cash payments from government.

Pakistani rupee ended nearly steady at 95.93/95.98 to the dollar.

Iranian president says that his country does not attack anyone, but knows how to defend itself.

Songs and albums with historical or cultural significance were selected.

'Kill, Kill, Shias,' say the text warnings to members of Shia community.

TTP spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan demands India return Kasab's body.

Researchers used 4D video footage to examine all the times when foetuses opened their mouths.

The 15-member council said in a statement it 'deplored the loss of civilian lives resulting from this situation'.

Blatter comment follows a year old sparking outrage with controversial remarks that appeared to play down the problem.

Regulations allow backing by asset pools to cushion short-term shocks.