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The released July 16, 2010 legal memo justified Awlaki's targeting on grounds that he was an enemy leader.

Price set at 5 cents per unit, will lead to a power purchase deal.

Three men from Charsadda find their Polish marriages contested as two get detained, one deported.

Afghan foreign ministry says 3,000 Pakistanis fleeing the fighting in North Waziristan have sought refuge in Khost.

Cash totalling Sg$350,000 and other valuables were seized during the raid.

Head of banned Harkatul Jihad al Islami outfit, Mufti Abdul Hannan, is among the eight sentenced to hang.

28 EU ministers voice support for Ukraine President's peace plan.

Beijing announces "terrorists and extremists will be hunted down and punished" as part of year long campaign.

Jordanian army sources say Jordan's troops were put in state of alert in recent days along 181km border with Iraq.

Military says it has detained 361 people since the Israeli students went missing on June 12.

Journalists convicted of helping terrorist organisation by spreading lies.

Children as young as 15 being sent into battle after militant groups promise them free education.

Iran rejects US action in Iraq amid speculation that Maliki may be forced to quit as premier.

Israel accuses Hamas of kidnapping, said the objective of "Operation Brother's Keeper" is to bring teens home safe.

Abdullah's supporters protest against alleged irregularities.

23-year-old army sergeant opens fire on fellow soldiers at a guard post.

The top US diplomat's tour is also focused on trying to find a political solution in Iraq.

Mosul, known earlier for its historic sites and later as a hub for deadly violence, fell on June 10 to the militants.

Obama offers up to 300 Americans to help coordinate the fight against rapid advances by Sunni militant group.

Iraq media advisor denies post has fallen; militias parade weapons in Baghdad’s Sadr city.

This will give govts better options to stabilise finances.

Afghanistan’s National Security Adviser Rangeen Dadfar Spanta will lead the delegation.

Job-site inspections along with sanctions to ensure compliance.

Americans would be foolish in the extreme to provide what would be quickly seen as a ‘Shia air force’ by Sunni states

Chatterjees got their first taste of top level football in 1982 when friend got them tickets for tournament in Spain.

Muslim Brotherhood chief Mohamed Badie among militants sentenced to death.

Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah boycotts vote count, pitching Afghanistan into political crisis.

Russia appeared to be increasing tensions further by putting its central forces on full combat alert.

An official says thugs crashed a car into the public security building of Kargilik county and set off an explosion.

A police lieutenant colonel says gunmen took full control of al Qaim and areas surrounding it.

US defence officials confirmed they were Americans.

UN, Western nations concerned of war-torn country’s descent into further turmoil.

The UNHCR spokesperson says the refugee agency is helping authorities in register and assist the fleeing Pakistanis.

Number of refugees, asylum-seekers and IDPs worldwide exceeds 50 million people for the first time since World War II

The Islamic Front, a rebel coalition, claimed responsibility for the attack.

Australia's coordination centre say revised search zone would be announced by the end of the month.

The order 'was given several weeks ago' because there have been 'more incidents' of border breaches.

The world's top refugee hosts were Pakistan, Iran and Lebanon, says refugee agency.

Muslim council says the Ulamas asked mosques to ensure shorter sermons.

No comment was available from the Indian government press office or the foreign ministry.

This was announced at a meeting between PRCS Chairman Dr Saeed Elahi and a visiting delegation of RCSC.

The complete pact's signing will effectively cut Ukraine off from a Moscow-led economic alliance

New king is expected to use his position to push for dialogue with the separatist movement in north-eastern Catalonia

Petraeus says there needs to be a change of politics in Baghdad before any possibility of renewed US intervention.

Asked about 4,000 separatists that could be involved, govt forces spokesperson says: "Then, there'll be 4,000...

Staff shut down plant, which makes much of fuel Iraqis in north need for transport, generating electricity, on Tuesday

Around 100 supporters of the presidential candidate demonstrate against the independent election commission, Karzai.

Shops, restaurants shuttered following riots that left four people dead and Muslim homes and businesses razed.

Local officials say 37 vehicles are affected, though the coalition confirmed only that 'several' are damaged.

Foreign office says Pakistan’s ambassador in Iraq has no information about kidnapping of any Pakistani citizens.