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Zardari calls on US, Afghan forces to act as the anvil for Pakistan's hammer attacks on militants in border areas.

Over 50 people sustained injuries, many of whom are in critical condition.

Two of those convicted had travelled to Pakistan apparently for training.

SAARC Selection Committee choose Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy as Goodwill ambassador, with Ajay Devgan and Runa Laila.

Syrian state says it was a suicide bombing on "terrorists" battling President Bashar al Assad.

The unmanned Mars orbiter mission will undertake a 300-day journey to collect data about its climate and geology.

Britain's then colonial governor-general of India arranged for the diamond to be presented to Queen Victoria in 1850.

The toll from drone-launched missile strikes has remained a mystery, but Republican Senator openly cited a number.

Japan's new premier keen to get reassurance of strong US support, amid row with China over disputed islands.

North Korea says countries that bow to US pressure to abandon their nuclear plans had suffered "tragic consequences".

Hacker group Anonymous hacks State Department and publishes employees' personal data on the internet.

The international force plans to hand over full responsibility for security to the Afghans by the end of 2014.

President, PM hold meetings with Iranian Oil Minister Rostam Ghasemi.

Delegation leaves to finalise pipeline construction plan.

Hopefully, Faqir’s capture is sign of growing cooperation between the two countries.

The execution brings to 15 the number of people beheaded in Saudi Arabia so far this year.

The move is seen as a gamble by Cameron and could lead to calls for similar treatment from other former colonies.

Bodies were found two days after the girls went missing. Four suspects detained for questioning.

Obama says he will accept Gen Allen's decision to retire and not take up Nato command in Europe.

Giving a port to a foreign power is inadvisable, and we may also harm relations with China’s Indian, American rivals.

“The operation of the port is a new project in China-Pakistan business cooperation,” says Chinese official.

Bilateral trade was affected due to Indo-Pak tensions along the LoC.

30 women members sworn in in chamber with 130 of their male colleagues in a first for the kingdom.

Oscar Pistorius, the South African double amputee arrived in court to apply for bail after being charged with murder.

Pakistani Taliban commander responsible for several attacks against Pakistani forces captured in eastern Afghanistan.

The Egyptian pound has lost 14 percent of its value since the 2011 revolt.

A U.S. computer security company identifies a Chinese military unit believed to be behind a series of hacking attacks.

Court allows India to divert Kishanganga-Neelum River.

Auctioning process may also be entirely put on hold till a settlement is reached on the payment issue, says Official.

Expression of support for Palestinians is appropriate but we should avoid getting entangled in Israel-Palestine issue.

Gulf country signs deal worth $196 million to buy drones.

Aurat Foundation organised an event for violence against women.

President John F Kennedy's Air Force One bomber jacket sold for $570,000 at an auction.

The giant piece of space rock streaked over central Russia, with force of 30 nuclear bombs that dropped on Hiroshima.

Al Qaeda's front group in Iraq has claimed bombings targeting Shia areas of Baghdad that killed at least 21 people.

UN-Arab League peace envoy asked the world community back a Syrian opposition offer to begin talks with the regime.

Amends law to allow prosecution of JI for war crimes.

President says Tel Aviv’s disregard for law is ‘slap in the face of international community’.

A total of 12 cases have been reported to the WHO, with five of them fatal - three in Saudi Arabia and two in Jordan.

Karzai said he would issue a decree ordering an end to local security forces calling in NATO air strikes.

Bombings have increased since start of the year as insurgents set up campaign to revive sectarian violence in Iraq.

After being caught and convicted, now he helps reinforce the very same security vulnerabilities he once exploited.

RIA news agency said the militants were hiding in a wood and opened fire on security officers.

The last thing Bush expected when he invaded Afghanistan: Bush Bazaar.

Experts say it would slash thousands of kilometres off the distance oil and gas imports from Africa.

Given the current situation, further peace overtures may be impossible, but we should not throw away previous gains.

As many as 10 civilians were killed when Afghan forces called in an air strike during a night raid.

Much of Kashmir remained under tight security with thousands of police and paramilitary forces deployed in riot gear.

A Japanese city devastated by the 2011 tsunami has received anonymous gifts of gold worth more than $250,000

Rebels gear up for battle against loyalists as opposition does not accept al-Assad in talks on the 23-month conflict.