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Brazil has faced a wave of strikes and protests in the run-up to the games and elections in October.

Assad is widely expected to clinch a third seven-year term in office despite the raging civil war.

Army says 155 prominent figures, including ousted govt leaders, are banned from leaving country without permission.

Human Rights Watch says Kenya's shaky reputation for respecting basic refugee rights is fast disappearing.

Afghan President Hamid Karzai condemns the attack, Modi thanks Karzai for his efforts to thwart it.

PM Nawaz turns to close aides and stakeholders for advice on trip.

Tendulkar was, without a doubt, the most complete batsman of his time.

Ghani pledged to not sign any power-sharing deal before polling day.

13 asylum-seekers, 9 from Iran and 4 from Pakistan, spend their 1st night outside detention on the island of Nauru.

MH370 is believed to have crashed into Indian Ocean but no sign of any wreckage has yet been found.

Argentine pope will pray with refugees near river Jordan, where many Christians believe Jesus was baptised.

Phillips writes on Twitter that he did not face any charges or deportation.

The 27.1 kilometres long track – named Orange Line - will be built at the cost of $1.27 billion.

Two vehicles entered a market and threw explosives in what authorities called latest 'severe terrorist incident'.

Transparency’s report on corruption highlights political interference in anti-graft bodies.

Washington though welcomes more dialogue between Pakistan and India as a "positive step."

Foreign Office would recommend the prime minister accept Indian invitation, says official.

Iran has undertaken to implement five new "practical measures" by August 25, says IAEA.

The urban elite has long lamented Erdogan's grip on power, but Soma mine disaster may be the tipping point.

In case of a limited war or regional conflict, responsibility would equally fall on the new Indian premier’s shoulders

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

The situation in India and Bangladesh is worse than Pakistan.

The UN will remain committed to Afghanistan after the elections are completed, says Ban ki-Moon.

Afghan officials say Taliban have also carried out attacks in the area but they launched a massive attack on Tuesday.

His sons Alaa and Gamal each received four-year jail terms, and four other defendants were acquitted.

Kejriwal admits he had made a mistake in quitting as Delhi chief minister to contest the general election.

Thai military says it would respect international law and use force 'only for issues of security'.

Investigators want to bring reclusive billionaire Yoo into custody for questioning over his role in ferry operator.

Move is an attempt to stop unpolluted groundwater mixing with radioactive water already there under the plant.

Prosecutors have accused Zia's lawyers of time-wasting, saying proceedings have been delayed some 34 times in the case

The 39 were given prison sentences of up to 15 years.

Surface Pro 3 was touted as slimmer, bigger and more powerful than its predecessor.

President emphasised the need for the two countries to nurture sentiments among our future generations

Pakistani health official welcomes statement; says it is a ‘positive sign’.

A New York jury convicted the Egyptian radical on 11 charges.

Bergkamp is considered the greatest Dutch footballer by many and was their leading all-time goal scorer at one point.

PFVA aims to ship 175,000 tons; season to start on May 25.

Congress needs to be rebuilt, and the Gandhis should not be the ones to do it.

Veteran actor is determined to prove the cynics wrong, who doubt her political credentials.

A new PMOIndia account on Twitter showed 4,411 followers.

A total of eight officials from Soma Komur have now been charged.

Martial Law Act 1914 gives the army "superior power" over civilian institutions.

Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley is frontrunner for the finance portfolio, while Rajnath Singh could get home ministry

Dozens of other combatants were wounded in the gunfight that erupted on the western outskirts of Amran city.

China and Russia have often worked together to counter the United States on a range of issues.

It was not immediately clear if the move had been approved by the country's embattled prime minister.

Ambassador says sports are important tools for social organisations and institutions to promote education.

Pakistan, Afghan army chiefs, Isaf commander meet in Kabul, discuss election, post-2014 security.

Data shows there are 14.2 million Facebook users in Pakistan.

The defendant could face life in prison.