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Indian Hackers Target National Security Interests in Pakistan, US and China

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:20:32 +1000

'Large and sophisticated cyber-attack infrastructure' hits security interests and private companies.

Oklahoma Tornado is One of the Worst Global Tornadoes with 300 Plus Deaths

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:59:49 +1000

A 40-minute, mile-wide tornado that swooped down the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore on Monday afternoon has killed 51 people. Almost half of the fatalities were children. Officials expect the death toll to rise.

Pepsi to march in, as foreign troops leave Afghanistan

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:28:03 +1000

PepsiCo will open its first plant in Afghanistan in 2014, its Afghan partner said on Monday, the same year foreign troops complete their withdrawal from the country after 13 years of war.

India and China Envisage Economic Corridor to Boost Bilateral Trade

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:14:46 +1000

India and China have signed eight agreements on the second day of Premier Li Keqiang's visit.

Chinese Premier Seeks Trust in India, Border Issue Irks

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:12:19 +1000

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is seeking to build trust with India on his first foreign trip since taking office, which comes just a few weeks after a military standoff between the Asian giants on their ill-defined border in the Himalayan mountains.

Imran Khan's Party Wins Revote in Karachi, Protests Expected

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:09:25 +1000

Cricket hero Imran Khan's PakistanTehrik-i-Insaf party won a revote in an upmarket constituency of Karachi on Sunday, unofficial results showed, a day after gunmen killed a party leader, setting the stage for protests and counter-protests.

India Gripes Over Border, Trade Woes on Li's First Foreign Trip

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:13:27 +1000

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told visiting Chinese President Li Keqiang on Sunday a recent military standoff in the Himalayas could affect relations between the two countries as they looked to boost bilateral trade.

Pakistan's Imran Khan Blames UK Government for Zahra Shahid Hussain Murder

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:43:00 +1000

Senior female politician in Khan's party shot dead by gunmen outside her house in Karachi.

Pakistan's Senior PTI Leader Zara Shahid Hussain Killed

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:11:38 +1000

Gunmen killed a senior female politician from a reformist party in Pakistan on Saturday night, the latest violent incident in a bloody election campaign and one that set off a war of words between two major opposition parties.

Downing Street at War with Press over 'Swivel-Eyed Loons' Jibe

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:23:14 +1000

The hunt for the politician who called Tory activists 'swivel-eyed loons' continues after Lord Feldman issues categorical denial.

IPL Spot-Fixing: Arrest of 3 Cricketers Just the Tip of the Iceberg?

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:42:05 +1000

The arrested of three Rajasthan Royals players and a dozen of bookies in connection with spot-fixing scam in the Indian Premier League (IPL) have shaken up cricketing extravaganza but it could be just the tip of the iceberg, as more names are expected to pop up through the investigation.

Pakistan Police Arrest Chinese Man Mobbed for Insulting Koran

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:08:15 +1000

Lee Ping reportedly threw the Koran to the ground while in an argument with a local doctor.

Top 10 Upcoming Telugu Films in 2013: Allu Arjun's 'Iddarammayilatho', Pawan Kalyan's 'Attarintiki Daredi' and More

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:12:36 +1000

From Allu Arjun's Iddarammayilatho to Ram Charan's "Yevadu" and Jr NTR's "Ramayya Vastavayya", take a look at top 10 upcoming Telugu films in 2013.

U.S. Navy makes aviation history with carrier drone launch

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:21:01 +1000

The U.S. Navy made aviation history on Tuesday by launching an unmanned jet off an aircraft carrier for the first time, taking an important step toward expanded use of drones by the American military with an eye on possible rivals like China and Iran.

Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif Seeks to Ease Mistrust with India

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:53:11 +1000

Nawaz Sharif, poised to become prime minister for a third time after a decisive victory in Pakistan's election, said on Monday the mistrust that has long dogged relations with India must be tackled.

Sharif poised to form strong government after Pakistan poll

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:49:02 +1000

Toppled in a 1999 military coup, jailed and exiled, Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif has made a triumphant election comeback and looks set to form a stable government capable of implementing reforms needed to rescue the fragile economy.

Pakistan Election: Stage Set for Nawaz Sharif to Become PM

Sun, 12 May 2013 15:39:52 +1000

Preliminary results indicate Nawaz Sharif's PML-N party will emerge as largest in landmark parliamentary elections in Pakistan.

Nawaz Sharif Stages Comeback in Landmark Pakistan Election

Sun, 12 May 2013 13:04:23 +1000

Toppled in a 1999 coup, jailed and exiled, Nawaz Sharif has made a triumphant election comeback and was heading for a third term as Pakistan's prime minister.

Taliban Stop Rural Women from Voting in Pakistan Election

Sat, 11 May 2013 21:02:31 +1000

Taliban threatens harsh punishments for men who let their wives cast their vote.

Violence casts shadow over Pakistan's milestone election

Sat, 11 May 2013 19:42:01 +1000

A string of militant attacks and gunfights that killed at least 15 people cast a long shadow over Pakistan's general election on Saturday, but millions still turned out to vote in a landmark test of the troubled country's democracy.

Bomb blasts cast shadow over Pakistan's milestone election

Sat, 11 May 2013 18:14:02 +1000

A string of militant attacks cast a long shadow over Pakistan's general election on Saturday, but millions still turned out to vote in a landmark test of the troubled country's democracy.

Pakistan Election Marred by Blasts, 11 Killed in Karachi [PHOTOS]

Sat, 11 May 2013 18:13:25 +1000

Pakistan Taliban 'proudly' claims responsibility for explosions that rock Karachi and Peshawar as voting gets under way.

Pakistan Elections: Bomb Blast Targeting Candidate Kills 9 in Karachi

Sat, 11 May 2013 16:52:47 +1000

A bomb blast targeting an electoral candidate near the Awami National Party election office in Karachi killed nine persons and injured close to 20 people on Saturday.

Pakistan Begins Voting in Momentous Election amid Heavy Security

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:49:21 +1000

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif expected to get majority while Imran Khan seen putting up good show.

Ali Haider Gilani Kidnapping: Police Clueless about Abductors; Ex-PM Gilani’s Son Received Threats from Terror Groups

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:22:13 +1000

The Pakistani election campaign faced a major debacle when former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's son Ali Haider Gilani was abducted on the last day of the campaign from central city of Multan on Thursday.

Pakistani Prisoner Sanaullah Dies of Mutliple Organ Failure in Chandigarh Hospital

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:04:24 +1000

Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay, who was assaulted by an inmate at Jammu's Kot Balwal jail last week, died on Thursday (9 April) in a Chandigarh hospital.

Watch: Gopichand-Taapsee Starrer 'Sahasam' Trailer [VIDEO]

Wed, 08 May 2013 22:11:04 +1000

The trailer of Gopichand-Taapsee starrer "Sahasam" was unveiled on Wednesday.

Pakistan Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif Calls for Warmer Ties with India

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:59:52 +1000

Nawaz Sharif, seen as the front-runner in Pakistan's election race, said he would not allow militant groups to attack India from his country and would work to improve ties with rival New Delhi if elected.

‘Shootout At Wadala’ Box Office Collection: John-Kangna Starrer Earns ₹30 Crore in Opening Weekend

Mon, 06 May 2013 20:59:22 +1000

Bollywood action thriller "Shootout at Wadala", which stars John Abraham, Kangna Ranaut and Anil Kapoor, has collected ₹30.7 crore in the opening weekend.

50,000 Muslims March in Dhaka over Blasphemy Law

Mon, 06 May 2013 19:32:18 +1000

At least 10 dead and 75 wounded as protesters clash with police in Bangladesh.