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Surat wasn’t designed by outsiders, it had an urban culture developed by its citizens, much of which it retains today.

It was the biggest earthquake to hit western Hyogo prefecture since 1995, injuring at least 24 people.

The incorrect message was retracted six minutes later but at least one domestic flight was delayed due to the mistake.

The polls are seen as a key barometer of Maliki's popularity ahead of parliamentary elections next year.

Over 8,000 Filipino and US troops take part in ongoing annual joint military exercises between Philippines and US.

Hong Kong has stepped up H7N9 testing in live poultry imported from mainland China.

China is estimated to provide 90% of its neighbour's energy imports, 80 % consumer goods and 45 % food.

Concerns raised over Afghanistan’s ability to maintain security post-2014.

Amjad Ali Kol was convicted of raping and strangling a woman in Tabuk, before stealing her money.

Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the assault in an email.

The bomber struck after prayers, wounding another 25 people the sources say.

Russia wants the launch site near Chinese border to rival its current site in Kazakhstan.

South Korea's Defence Ministry does not believe North Korea could mount a nuclear warhead on a missile.

If Japan makes a slightest move, the spark of war will touch Japan first, KCNA says in a commentary.

The German Development Bank is supporting Pakistan's efforts to rehabilitate Afghan refugees.

Analysts see strong growth for the sector as Chinese demand for yarn increases.

As many as 200 jobs in Pakistan to be cut as a factory is closed.

Mosque in Stockholm suburb becomes first mosque in Sweden to be allowed to issue Friday prayer calls.

Clashes erupt in parts of Bangladesh on the fourth day of a nationwide strike called by Jamaat-e-Islami.

Pakistan falls for failed procurement of advance technologies, broadband cannibalising on individual internet users.

The North last week told foreign diplomats in Pyongyang they had until April 10 to consider evacuation.

National Intelligence Director James Clapper warns that spy agencies will have to "do less with less".

Savita died in a hospital when she was allegedly denied an abortion due to Roman Catholic ethos.

Arms control, nuclear disarmament, and non-proliferation will be discussed.

Rescue workers have been sent to help people: Spokesperson for Southern Railways

Australia could end up like Fiji where the Indian migrants have taken over: Thatcher to Carr

Two-week official campaign period to kick off on April 20.

Around 850 others injured in the 6.1 magnitude quake.

North last week told foreign diplomats in Pyongyang they had until April 10 to consider evacuation.

North Korea is a small country, if America drops a single bomb, there won’t be any North Korea on the map: Qadeer

Trade will make a quantum leap after GSP Plus status for Islamabad.

Thatcher ensured that Britain’s role in Europe became that of a permanent irritant rather than a profitable partner.

New lawsuits accuse Youssef of 'insulting the state of Pakistan and causing tensions in its relations with Egypt'.

There were no reports of enemy activity in the area.

The religious activist was handed two life sentences by the Jerusalem District Court.

India's foreign ministry said the peacekeepers killed were Indian.

Tension has been fuelled by North Korean anger over the imposition of UN sanctions after its last nuclear arms test.

Warning follows a similar evacuation advisory given to foreign embassies in Pyongyang.

Pierre Borghi was kidnapped in late November while the second released man was taken captive in Kabul on January 27.

The two mines in the city of Saghand in central Iran operate 350 metres underground.

Archive includes the officially declassified memos - which WikiLeaks referred to as the "Kissinger Cables."

Tributes pour in for Britain’s longest serving prime minister.

Sulaiman Abu Ghaith's lawyer said he doubted he could be ready by Kaplan's suggested trial date in September.

Indonesian envoy reaffirms support to the Pakistani business community.

In addition to minesweeping and drones, this year's event will include escorting ships, protecting offshore terminals.

The Musudan was first unveiled as an indigenous missile at a military parade in Pyongyang in October 2010.

Sheikh Hasina says existing laws are adequate to prosecute anyone accused of insulting a religion.

North Korea cannot go on like this, confronting and challenging the authority of the UN: Ban

Cameron will also discuss the civil war in Syria during his talks with Spanish premier.

Move is latest demonstration of US caution after North Korean rhetoric including threats to launch a nuclear attack.