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Heavily-armed gunmen had stormed the Silver Star hotel after an abortive attempt to attack an army convoy.

US, Israel have warned Palestinians against move.

Calls for Israel to hold fresh talks with the Palestinians.

The Republican nominee meanwhile campaigned in the biggest political battleground of all, Florida.

Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi condemned bombing in a telephone call with his Lebanese counterpart Adnan Mansur.

Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.

Call on Pakistan govt to confront extremism and violence against children.

Anders Fogh Rasmussen says 2014 presidential poll marks a critical juncture in the country's quest for peace.

Three armed men enter hotel near Srinagar, kill bellboy, injure two others.

Roadside bomb exploded near a bus, followed by gunmen opening fire on the vehicle before fleeing the scene.

Officials reveal once proposal is approved, CIA could add as many as 10 drones to inventory ranging between 30 and 35.

MacArthur has been making those points all week as he tours Paris to promote his new book 'L'Illusion Obama'.

North Korea threatened south of a 'merciless military strike' over leaflets.

Hundreds of families from the Rohingya Muslim minority group say they are living in fear for their lives.

Edition printed in Pakistan not expected to make digital-only shift, says editor-in-chief.

The Afghan policies of Pakistan government are rather counter-productive.

Spokesperson hints talks will take place during Marc’s visit tomorrow.

JIEDDO Director Lt Gen Michael Barbero says Pakistan witnesses highest number of IED blasts.

The State Department named the men as Muhsin al-Fadhli and his deputy Adel Radi Saqr al-Wahabi al-Harbi.

Existing trade structures of ECO member states are oriented towards West or East, not towards one another.

According to Hanover police, the group was banned on Sept. 25 and ordered to halt all its activities.

Hague will launch a new drive to find and nurture the next generation of code-breakers and computer scientists.

The father of one of the girls has filed a formal complaint against the teacher.

The all-digital publication will be called Newsweek Global and will be a single, worldwide edition.

Islamabad's strategy of supporting insurgents was hurting Pakistan too: Afghan president

Police chief says women recruits will be deployed at places confined to females.

Participants held small cardboard placards reading "I am Malala" and lit white candles.

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed says US govt killed more people in name of national security than he is accused of killing.

Gillard's footwear fumble saw her take an embarrassing tumble in India.

Queen Elizabeth Hospital says 14-year-old is in stable condition.

Delegation also met with President Zardari.

The Hollywood celebrity has joined the growing number of voices speaking in support of Malala.

A ‘second Dubai’ for many, the city grows on the shoulders of a new generation.

New criterion for delisting suits Afghan govt, says Pakistani official.

US DoD official says that Pakistan needs to co-operate more than just talk of cooperation.

Malala's story highlights the need to expand educational opportunities for women, girls in Pakistan: Dennis Kucinich

Treasury Department says three terrorists have been providing material to Taliban, TTP and IMU.

Afghan police arrest 4 people who allegedly tried to force woman into prostitution, beheaded her when she refused.

Julia Gillard says Australia has opened the door for uranium sales to India.

Accepting gifts or travel arrangements from drugmakers is against the law in India, but enforcement is inconsistent.

In the letter, Karzai states that Afghanistan feels the grief the incident has brought to Pakistan.

Moez Garsalloui had allegedly mentored an extremist who shot dead seven people in France this year.

Reports by Afghan officials of the number of soldiers wounded in the attack vary from 10 to 45.

Mantel picked up the prize for Bring up the Bodies, part two of her Thomas Cromwell trilogy.

Modi's main selling point is the success of Gujarat's economy, Muslims in province say they still fear being targeted.

Politburo member Li Changchun expected to discuss issues related to upcoming leadership changes in China.

Emphasises trade at the 12th ECO Summit in Baku.

Countries plan to set up a 200km pipeline from Bathinda to Lahore for trade.

Ambassador Grossman to further progress on recent meetings on counter-terrorism in Washington.

Emphasises trade, regional connectivity at the 12th ECO Summit in Baku. Calls for expediting Pak-Iran projects.