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The incident followed calls for a strike in the region to protest at the weekend shootings.

Brazilians had taken to the streets during the tournament venting anger.

The deaths are part of a surge in violence that comes as Iraq grapples with months of protests.

One satellite will be launched every six months with the IRNSS expected to be fully operational by 2015.

Afghan security forces shot dead a would-be suicide bomber in central Kabul.

More than 100 people riding motorbikes and wielding knives attacked a police station in Xinjiang.

The two leaders set £3billion target for bilateral trade by 2015.

Thousands of illegal Pakistani workers face deportation after July 3.

The three new reports identify the local and immediate benefits of climate action.

If the EU doesn't raise these cases with Saudi officials, its silence will look like craven compliance, says HRW.

The action has been taken to prevent them from attending the funeral of two civilians, says KMS.

Soldiers shot dead a 17-year-old man late Saturday during an operation to hunt for suspected militants.

Suspends negotiations with the US regarding 2014 endgame.

The Taliban accuse the US of being in a ‘state of confusion’ and lacking a ‘firm stance’.

Indian Kashmir CM says encouraging voices emerging from PM Nawaz about normalising ties.

A security source in Damascus confirmed fierce fighting was underway in Homs.

Court has yet to take up the plea for hearing.

Business community offers help, if government allows it, to invest in development, handle port matters.

Rimsha and her family, who have been receiving threats, journeyed in secret to Canada.

Things would have carried on for Glencore but for a leaked audit accusing it of selling copper below market rates.

Public release of draft-doctrine to win transparency points with US, gain traction for NSSP was an appalling mistake.

British Prime Minister calls on President Zardari after arriving in Islamabad.

Kayani stresses desire for regional stability based on balance of power promoting respect for other’s sovereignty.

North Korea has also offered to hold talks with the United States to ease tensions regarding its nuclear program.

Obama will not visit hospital out of deference to Mandela's "peace and comfort".

The animosity between the majority Han Chinese and Muslim Uighurs poses a major challenge for China's Communist Party.

Lonnie Snowden was "reasonably confident" his son would return if certain conditions were met.

For any respiratory virus, the mass gathering of the Hajj provides a perfect opportunity to spread.

General Nick Carter says an opportunity to bring peace was missed when Taliban were on the defensive in 2002.

High commissioner says case will go against Pakistan in international courts.

No backup from civilian authorities; rescued people left to fend for themselves after being brought to safety.

India wants new government in Islamabad to move forward on some confidence building measures, before dialogues resume.

UN experts say that missing chemical substances may land in the wrong hands.

In all, 12 people were killed and 35 wounded, security and medical officials said.

Bangladesh on Friday criticised a "shocking" decision by the United States to cut trade privileges

Brazilian police clashed with protesters Thursday ahead of a Confederations Cup semi-final

The election of moderate Hassan Rowhani as Iran's next president has sent a surge of expectation through the nation.

A suicide bomber killed at least four people in a Christian area of the Syrian capital

US President Barack Obama heads to South Africa on Friday hoping to see ailing icon Nelson Mandela.

Make progress on Bilateral Investment Treaty.

DAMAC says Pakistanis are among the top 10 investors in UAE real estate.

Zakir Mumtaz was arrested in 2011 for allegedly crossing the border illegally.

Police and social services were forced to apologise after missing several chances to catch the gang.

About eight of the helicopters were still not airworthy after three weeks of intense repair work.

There is a huge discrepancy between relief efforts and people's suffering in the Syrian crisis: Red Cross.

Prime Minister Rudd believes he has learnt from his mistakes and can be a team leader.

As one of Julian Assange's closest aides, Briton is uniquely qualified to help US intelligence leaker

Over the past 48 hours, the condition of former president has gone down: Presidential spokesman

Frankly I anticipate that Taliban will continue to try to negotiate from a position of strength: James Dobbins

General Martin Dempsey also said he had recommended helping Iraq better deal with the re-emergence of al Qaeda.