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Pope Benedict XVI called for a ceasefire and 'constructive dialogue' in Syria.

During his 3-day official visit, a decision could be made on how many US troops will stay in Afghanistan after 2014.

Syrian people through their revolution will move to a new stage where they will have an independent parliament: Morsi.

Says use of force in CIA’s interrogation procedure requires written authorisation from Washington.

Foreign minister says Delhi will do ‘whatever needs to be done’ for MFN status.

Officials say Islamabad facilitated talks between Taliban and Afghan officials by releasing some former insurgents.

India needs to get Pakistan back on track, says External Affairs minister.

I want her to be an inspiration to victims of sexual assault: Father

President says conflict was not one between government and opposition but between the "nation and its enemies."

One gunman on foot opened fire on guards at the entrance of the council building in Spin Boldak.

It’s time to acknowledge that child sexual abuse may happen in any home. Even yours.

Obama and Karzai will hold talks in US next week on a long-term security pact between the two countries.

US plans to leave between 3,000 to 9,000 troops in Afghanistan post their 2014 withdrawal deadline.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

House voted 354-67 to provide money to pay the flood insurance claims of thousands of victims.

Patriot systems to be deployed on the Turkey-Syria border under a Nato agreement.

The latest victim of Debenedetti's unusual hobby is British author JK Rowling.

The construction of the "fourth generation" nuclear power plant was suspended after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.

Plans now prepared by the Pentagon call for leaving roughly 3,000, 6,000 or 9,000 US troops in the country.

The cruelty I saw should not be seen ever: says the 28-year-old man.

Businessmen hope items traded through integrated checkpost will be increased.

Young Dutch inventor hopes device can help save thousands of lives and limbs in his native Afghanistan.

Shopkeepers say sales of pepper spray and rape alarms are up.

Prime Minister Ashraf will decide whether to keep the report classified.

Temperatures are expected to stay low over the next few days, says weather officials.

Pentagon spokesperson says the militant commander's death would be helpful for both US and Pakistan.

Abid Naseer had allegedly conspired to hit targets in UK, US and Norway.

Fighting between the military and rebels has worsened in recent days as the army battled to regain one of its bases.

Singer raps of rape, abuse and atrocities that Afghan women have endured during decades of war.

US Secretary of State is expected to make a full recovery from a rare blood clot in her head.

Malala's father will initially undertake the role for three years, but could get a two-year extension.

Police are to formally charge five suspects with rape, kidnapping and murder after the woman died at the weekend.

Officials to discuss recent attack on Afghan intelligence chief, Taliban prisoners.

Afghan warlord considers education is as necessary for girls as it is for boys.

35,000 refugees live in makeshift shelters around Kabul, collecting supplies to avoid repeat of last winter's deaths.

Deaths per month since beginning of conflict have grown to an average of more than 5,000 per month since July 2012.

Iranian Defence Minister Vahidi says the helicopter has advanced technologies, including high-precision targeting.

Hezb-i-Islami leader vows to make an example by killing as many Nato troops as possible before the 2014 deadline.

Had the deal splintered, all Americans would have been hit by tax increases and spending cuts would have kicked in.

Hearings expected to begin on Thursday; police to formally present a 1,000-page charge sheet against six-person gang.

Many Sunnis have been taking to the streets against Maliki, whom they accuse of discriminating against their sect.

Cameron lays out his 3 priorities for the year: to extend free trade, tackle tax evasion and combat corruption.

Ten more died in Angola New Year stampede

Victim's boyfriend, who was with her, managed to pull her to safety just in time after they both were thrown on road.

Bars US from moving heavy military equipment through land routes.

Situation along Pak-Afghan border remained tense during 2012.

Wants to end the opposition of farmers’ lobbies.

Governments of both the countries are required to exchange such lists in accordance with an agreement.

‘There may be 25,000 new child brides every day for the next 10 years’.

Aerospace Industries Association forecasts more US sales in South/East Asia from fears of China's growing military.