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Astronomers said it was large enough that, had it struck the Earth's surface, it could wipe out a large urban area.

North Korea conducted third nuclear test , drawing global condemnation and a stern warning from the United States.

Cameron to visit India next week with extensive trade delegation after India scrapped its contract with Italian firm.

Hackers had infiltrated some of its employees' laptops, many of which have been traced to China.

Qayum Karzai has expressed his intentions to contest the elections in 2014.

Malik Riaz of Bahria Group signs contract to bring record foreign investment into the country.

India signed a $748-million deal in 2010 to buy 12 helicopters for use by VIPs from Finmeccanica's Anglo-Italian unit.

Bangladesh worried Hindi-dubbed Japanese cartoon will dent their native language.

The words 'price tag' and Stars of David were scrawled on around a dozen tombs in the Muslim cemetery: Police.

A meteor burned unleashing a shock wave that shattered panes of glass.

Insurgents had also overran a military air base in Aleppo province.

Keeping the larger-size force would certainly reassure the Afghans: US military's Central Command head

Pakistan says soldier's killing goes against understanding reached on inadvertent LoC crossing, demands...

It is not sufficient for citizens to just take my word for it that we are doing the right thing: US President

Fire broke out in one of the tents when some priests were cooking: Festival administrator

Spokesperson says New Delhi’s reaction over China’s role unwarranted.

Pakistani-American died while rescuing people from the Twin Towers.

Dost Swalay’s parents, unaware of his death, wait for his return to Swat.

Police officials had illegally seized money from one migrant while another was arrested for extorting a tobacconist.

Pipeline will cost Rs190m per km, markup on loan is 3%.

If confirmed, Hagel would replace retiring defense secretary Leon Panetta.

Secretary of State accepts invitation to visit Pakistan.

South African paralympic star questioned for killing his girlfriend.

Anoushka Shankar says she suffered sexual and emotional abuse for several years in hands of a man her parents trusted.

Protesters staging round-the-clock demonstrations with the single demand that war criminals be hanged.

Assad needed to abandon hopes of riding out the war and instead accept the inevitability of his departure: Kerry

Commends the region for moving away from reliance on overseas' aid and becoming economic powers.

Panetta says it was time to recognize those who play a crucial role in modern warfare with hi-tech weapons.

Trip aims at building on the "strategic Indo-French partnership launched 15 years ago: Official

With this missile, we could hit any target in the North anywhere, says army Major General.

Says drones should be discussed publicly; says ISI is not the
‘demon’ it is made out to be at times.

On behalf of UEFA, Ronaldo donated a similar amount in 2008 to the ICRC.

US Secretary of State and President Zardari discuss regional stability and future of Afghanistan.

More than 200 Twitter account and dozens of other forums on internet offer services for Saudis seeking spouses.

Indian foreign minister says their good relations with Iran and US make it able to "provide the linkages" for talks.

The Atomic Energy Organisation chief says new centrifuges were installed, but did not reveal how many.

Papal infallability status to transfer to next pope, but Pope Benedict will be entitled to pension.

Unsubstantiated allegations raised by Indian media.

India's government ordered investigation into alleged bribery of government officials by Finmeccanica.

The JUI-F chief was reported to be in Qatar to "encourage the negotiators to talk to the Afghan government."

Air power is crucial in the rugged country where a poor road network is often mined by insurgents.

Obama vowed to turn much of his attention toward economic troubles like the 7.9 percent unemployment rate.

The prisoner, who escaped from District Jail Malir, could not be traced by prison authorities.

Member countries urged to remove hurdles in trade and investments.

Singh says there is a need to recognise that India’s neighbourhood is “characterised by growing instability.”

Iranian parliament’s speaker says his country ready to go to any extent to ensure project’s completion.

Microphones were placed in smoke detectors in rooms where attorney met their clients.

British premier says he will visit Islamabad this summer.

The test is a clear and grave violation of the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, says Ban.

Russian diplomats all over the world mark February 10 as the Diplomats’ Day.