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Gun culture in US encourages individualism. It fosters a society of individuals — everyone isolated from each other.

US files affidavit in response to wrongful death suit brought by American relatives of 2008 Mumbai attacks victims.

Upto 3,000 Pakistani children in the tribal areas to receive funds.

Poliomyelitis infections dropped from 350,000 in 1988 to 650 last year: WHO

Chinese scholars discusses country’s policies to harness its 1.3 billion population.

Originally, deal was to take effect on Jan 15, 2013.

Abu Dhabi, Beijing link loans with Etisalat dispute resolution, Safe City project approval.

Tehran may enhance supply if deal goes through; US pressure may sabotage proposal.

Search for missing seventh soldier continues, according Indian Army official.

Indian government was left in utter shock when Malik claimed LeT terrorist Abu Jundal worked for Indian intelligence.

Going to check out IDEAS 2012 expo, writer finds himself reliving his childhood among cutting-edge military gear.

‘The Muslim Protagonist’ aims to change the mainstream narrative.

As Obama urges US solidarity, world leaders voice grief, sympathy.

Indian exporters to visit Pakistan soon to participate in India Expo.

Eboz is targeting Pakistani websites to demonstrate his skills to country’s hackers.

Shooting also claims 9 adult lives.

Modi’s letter on Sir Creek is a political gimmick and spurred by his national ambitions.

Acid Survivors Foundation and Jinnah Institute awarded Rs10 million each by Australian govt.

US agrees to provide $200 million for Diamer-Bhasha Dam; Islamabad pulls out embassy staff from Syria.

US and Pakistan must move from discussing cooperation to actual cooperation, says Barbero.

Joint working group to address assassination attempt on Afghan spymaster.

Report finds that while it is increasing in the Arab world, Pakistan is yet to catch on to wave fully.

Visitors advised not to "speak Hebrew loudly" amid rising anti-Israeli sentiment.

The deadline for Afghan refugees return to their home country was due to expire at the end of December 2012.

Defence scientists successfully test-fired India's medium-range nuclear-capable "Agni I" missile.

Washington has so far only provided humanitarian, non-lethal aid to the rebels, officially declining to send arms.

North Korea confirms launch of long-range rocket, says it succeeded in its mission of placing a satellite into orbit.

N Korea insists mission not banned intercontinental missile test but designed to place scientific satellite in orbit

More than five million Afghans fled their homeland for Pakistan in the early 1980s.

Former ambassador to US says Pakistan is a victim of terror, but does not use full force of state to crush militants.

Islamabad made a scapegoat to cover up US failures in Afghanistan: official.

IAEA hopes to reach deal enabling it to resume investigations into suspected past, possibly ongoing nuclear works.

Internet giant says it will be offering steep educational discount on Series 5 Chromebooks through December 21.

An estimated $4.5 billion was taken out of Afghanistan in 2011, according to the US Congressional Research Service.

Judge Nizamul Haq resigns after calls over Internet in which he shared details of cases were published in the press.

News eased days of speculation about the health of the aging statesman being treated in a Pretoria military hospital.

Twitter said its partner Aviary is powering "filters" and other effects for images.

Police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at demonstrators in the northwestern city of Rajshahi.

Deputy Secretary of State William Burns would travel in her place to Marrakesh for a meeting.

Move is designed to boost communication among three capitals in times of crisis.

Pakistani officials asked to sign Fissile Material Cut Treaty instead.

Pakistan ranks 17 out of 57 OIC nations, with a total asset base of $6.8b.

Google reports Gmail crash was due to "service disruptions".

Bi-annual war assessment report submitted to Congress that safe havens in Pakistan still undermine efforts.

Then Unicef Afghanistan representative says that he initiated several projects to arrange private schooling for them.

International Peoples Tribunal on Human Rights report implicates many senior army, paramilitary, and police officials.

Indian home minister says his government had been ready to make arrangements for romantic celebrations.

Hotline operational since yesterday but presidents have not used it yet, says official.

The Adarsh Women's College in Haryana said students would be fined 100 Indian rupees each time they broke dress code.

Chinese academic institute says huge numbers of poor are left behind by the economic boom.