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Highlights short and long-term strategies to tackle energy crisis.

The event is scheduled to be held on December 3, where he will perform at the prestigious Kennedy Centre.

The number of freed Afghan Taliban since November has now crossed fifty.

US will also spend $14 million on the installation of smart meters at substations.

Technical commercial proposals on the I-P Gas Pipeline to be discussed between nominated companies in December.

At least 162 have been executed this year according to Iraq's justice ministry.

An official at the Angolan Embassy said Angola is a country that does not interfere in religion.

Supporters block roads and rip up railway tracks after rejecting plans for Jan 5 election.

If deal leads to full lifting of sanctions, it can spark injection of oil into already over-supplied global market.

53.6 percent of respondents believed the zone would help push the dispute over the islands in Beijing's favour.

The houses, allegedly belonging to a Jundallah leader, were hit in the morning.

Possibilities of cooperation, development in South Asia discussed.

Penalty for married adulterers, along with flogging unmarried offenders, appears in a draft of country’s penal code.

Protesters ask India to shelve the plan forthwith.

Pakistani police face enormous challenges while fulfilling their duties, says Norwegian Ambassador Cecilie Landsverk.

Indian mission will make the arrangements to send the 36 items belonging to Sarabjit to his family in India.

Indian coastal security is now “vibrant” and “strong” as compared to 2008, says Anthony.

The "loya jirga" assembly of some 2,500 chieftains, tribal elders and politicians overwhelmingly backed the BSA.

The talks are designed to push the state to abandon its nuclear ambitions, but have been in limbo since December 2008.

Residents say to enter government offices, banks or courts, women had to remove veils and men shave their beards.

Japan to ask China to restrain itself while it continues to cooperate with international community, Japan PM says.

The award seeks to recognise Malala's efforts for the protection of human rights.

President Karzai, however, lays out conditions for ratifying the accord.

Saudi delegation assures speaker of their complete support in amicably resolving the matter.

Pakistan welcomed the understanding reached between Iran and P5+1 on the nuclear issue.

Islamabad has been facing a delay in the IP project as the government failed in securing funds for the project.

Israel and Saudi Arabia oppose deal which could reshape Mideast politics.

Defence and prosecution at loggerheads as India awaits progress.

Taliban reject BSA, say they will continue their armed resistance till foreign troops leave.

In his opening statement on Thursday, Karzai told the meeting that deal would not be signed until after April's poll.

Says politicians need to wake up, singles out Pakistanis.

Lok Adalats seen as a powerful instrument to ensure justice.

He was defending Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and two others accused of masterminding the 2008 attacks.

The authority – a self-reliant rarity in the government sector – makes waves at home and overseas, says its chief.

Eurozone warns Spain, Italy to deliver on commitments.

Diplomat highlights mining, engineering, IT and education as potential areas.

US-based Tech giant sets new sales record in Xbox history.

Tehelka is too closely associated with its proprietor-editor to come out of scandal without loss of credibility.

The women, aged 69, 57, and 30, were being held captive by suspects believed to be of Indian, Tanzanian origin.

Many of the deceased were civilians: Syrian Observatory for Human Rights

World powers compromise on Iran's 'right to enrich' uranium.

Russain FM to join counterparts from P5+1 group to reach interim accord with Iran on its nuclear programme.

The father-of-two was found to have three times the legal amount of alcohol in his blood.

Foreign Office statement confirms that children were also killed in the attack.

Memons in the windy city give Karachi ‘committee’ lunches a run for their money.

Karzai admits to deep mistrust between the two countries, suggests signing of BSA after presidential polls.

Concluding session of three-day conference highlights challenges.

China, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are among the worst offenders for censoring politically-sensitive web content

Karzai admits to deep mistrust between the two countries, suggests BSA should be signed after presidential elections.

Washington warned Kabul on Thursday to act quickly to sign the Bilateral Security Agreement.