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ISAF honours slain Major General by dedicating building in his name
The building stands as a tribute to Greene and his contribution to ISAF
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Palestinians say long-term Gaza truce agreed with Israel
There was no immediate comment from Israel on the claimed deal
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US to track militants in Syria with spy planes
American officials saY they did not plan to ask Damascus for permission for the flights
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Abdullah threatens to pull out of Afghan election audit
The election triggered a tense standoff between Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani, with both candidates claiming victory.
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Israel continues deadly Gaza air raids, Egypt proposes new truce plan
The invitation to new truce talks came after Egypt's President al-Sisi met Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas on...
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Obama has taken no decision on Syria airstrikes: White House
Washington has repeatedly demanded Assad leave power and accused him of gross violations of human rights
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If shelling occurs, then we will reply in kind: BJP President
BJP had come under fire by Indian Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah for not doing enough for the people affected
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Two car bombs kill at least 11 in mainly Shia part of Baghdad
One car bomb was detonated in a busy street and another at a restaurant in the Utaifiya district, says police
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Final take: British cinema giant passes away
Attenborough was also the president of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and life president of Chelsea football club.
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Rs400 million allocated for repatriation of stranded Pakistanis from Libya
So far 730 Pakistanis have been evacuated from Libya.
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Invalidating fraud votes: Afghan election dispute enters crucial phase
Karzai insists that the delayed inauguration ceremony must be held on September 2
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Hundreds dead as Islamic State seizes Syrian air base: Monitor
Monitor says at least 346 Islamic State fighters, over 170 members of government forces died since Tuesday
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French government resigns, PM Valls to form new government Tuesday
Move comes after economy minister calls for new economic policies, questions Germany's obsession with budgetary rigor
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Ukraine border guards clash with rebels near Russian border: Military
Commander of pro-government Azov militia says around 50 armored vehicles had crossed border from Russia
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Afghan presidential inauguration is delayed with candidates deep in conflict
Next president to take power before a key NATO summit
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Temple stampede in central India kills at least 10
Ropes set up to control the crowds gave way, with some 60 people also injured in the stampede, says official
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Dozens killed in fresh airstrikes in Gaza
Israel continues raids even after Egypt called for a ceasefire
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Rice industry: Lack of branding hurts Pakistan, India moves ahead
Requires investment and patience; Pakistani exporters seemingly unwilling .
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Iran says it downed Israeli drone over nuclear site
Natanz is Iran's main uranium enrichment site, housing more than 16,000 centrifuges
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Militants seize last Syrian army post in Raqa: NGO
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says clashes are still taking place on the outskirts of the airport
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Death toll from Hiroshima landslides reaches 50
38 missing on Sunday as fresh rain stoked fears of more disasters and hampered round-the-clock search for survivors
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New Afghan president to take office September 2: Karzai
The new president was due to be inaugurated on August 2
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Israeli raid kills mother, 3 children in north Gaza: medics
Earlier, strikes killed two in Gaza after Egypt called for talks
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170 feared dead as boat sinks off Libyan coast
Coastguard says search continues after 16 people were rescued, 15 bodies recovered
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Ceasefire violations: Two killed in unprovoked firing by India
BSF claims two Indian civilians also died in firing by Pakistani troops
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Freed Pakistanis: Kabul questions Bagram release
Asks US to clarify whether the prisoners will pose a security threat
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China punishes 8 for Xinjiang 'terrorist attacks'
At least one of those executed had been convicted for a suicide car crash in Tiananmen Square.
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Cyber crimes: Watch out for customer data hacking, US govt warns
Software weapon dubbed Backoff compromising PoS systems.
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Modi’s first major mistake
Though most Indian newspapers supported Modi on pulling out of talks, I think it is a mistake.
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Nepal attempts to upstage Pakistan's record of world's largest human flag
More than 35,000 Nepalese held up crimson, blue and white coloured cardboard for 10 minutes in Kathmandu.
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Libyan militants claim to have taken control of Tripoli airport: Report
If independent sources confirm that the airport has changed hands, it would be a major setback for the Zintan militia.
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Japan landslide death toll rises to 42
City government was upholding evacuation orders for more than 4,500 local residents amid fears of fresh landslides
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Hamas executes 'collaborators', Israeli boy killed
Collapsed truce talks result in escalating bloodshed
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Imam receives death threat, claims IS recruiting in Canada
Imam begins 48-hour hunger strike to create awareness about dangerous nature of IS
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US slaps sanctions on Taliban, al Qaeda linked men, financing company
US sanctioned Pakistan-based hawala business of Haji Basir and Zarjmil Company and its owner.
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4 civilians killed in cross-border firing near Sialkot
Both Indian and Pakistani forces claim civilians on their side were killed in the crossfire.
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Another 200 Pakistanis evacuated from Libya
Pakistan seeking release of 175 Pakistanis detained in Libya, of which 107 have already been freed.
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Afghan journalists concerned at diminishing press freedom
60% increase in violence against media persons in the first six months of the year reported.
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Spying by PowerPoint: Leaked files confirm use of espionage software from Pakistan
Not one but three FinFisher spy softwares were acquired from FinFisher for a period of three years
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At least 68 killed in Shia militia attack on mosque in Iraq
While some sources blamed Shia militiamen, others pointed to militants of Islamic State (IS), a Sunni militants group
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Abbas, Hamas chief hold second day of talks in Qatar
Meeting was a follow up to Thursday's talks which lasted 3 hours; 2,087 Palestinians, 67 Israelis killed in conflict
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US warns Islamic State 'beyond anything' it has seen
The warning comes in after the grisly execution of American jounalist James Foley
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Documented death toll in Syria war at least 191,369 through April 2014: UN
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay said the civil war has "dropped off the international radar".
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Afghan claims: Sartaj Aziz asks Kabul for proof of Pak inteference
"Pakistan sincerely wants to see a peaceful, stable and united Afghanistan,"
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Final endorsement: Indonesian court upholds Widodo’s election victory
Judges spent seven hours reading out the verdict, which cannot be appealed.
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Erdogan’s successor: Davutoglu named as next Turkish PM
The decision must now be endorsed in a vote at an AK Party congress next Wednesday, but he is unlikely to be opposed.
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US to continue working with PM Nawaz: State Dept
State Department spokesperson reiterates that US is not involved in the process or discussions between any parties.
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Malaysia in mourning as MH17 remains return home
Malaysia said 30 of its citizens on board MH17 had so far been identified. Further remains will return in coming days.
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Rebuttal: US fights off interference charges
US Embassy said Washington was in no way involved in the negotiations or discussions between the parties.
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Nine more Pakistanis released from Bagram prison
ICRC has informed the family of the nine detained men that they have been handed over to Pakistani authorities.

















































