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16th May, 2013
Three market blasts rock Baghdad Shia districts, kill 14
Three blasts hit markets in Shia districts in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 14 people and wounding dozens others.
Three blasts hit markets in Shia districts in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 14 people and wounding dozens others.
10th May, 2013
Militants attack checkpost in Kurram region
Three security personnel died in the attack whereas nine militants were killed in retaliatory action by security forces.
Three security personnel died in the attack whereas nine militants were killed in retaliatory action by security forces.
8th May, 2013
Three killed in Peshawar gunbattle between militants and police
Two police officers and one woman was killed in a fierce gunbattle between security forces and militants in the KPK capital.
Two police officers and one woman was killed in a fierce gunbattle between security forces and militants in the KPK capital.
5th May, 2013
Security forces take control of militant strongholds in Tirah valley
At least 16 militants were killed during the operation in Kismet Sur and Sunghar areas of Tirah valley in Khyber tribal region
At least 16 militants were killed during the operation in Kismet Sur and Sunghar areas of Tirah valley in Khyber tribal region
3rd May, 2013
Attack on checkpost in Waziristan kills one security man, four militants
At least four militants and one security person was killed in a militant attack on a checkpost in South Waziristan's Ladha area on Friday.
At least four militants and one security person was killed in a militant attack on a checkpost in South Waziristan's Ladha area on Friday.
29th April, 2013
Attack on ANP election office kills one, injures 12 in Charsadda
Police officials told Dawn.com that it was a remote controlled bomb, planted on a bicycle and the person who had died in the blast was a passersby.
Police officials told Dawn.com that it was a remote controlled bomb, planted on a bicycle and the person who had died in the blast was a passersby.
26th April, 2013
Afghan bus crash kills 30, Taliban blamed
A bus in southern Afghanistan collided with the burning wreckage of a truck that was attacked by Taliban insurgents, killing 30 bus passengers.
A bus in southern Afghanistan collided with the burning wreckage of a truck that was attacked by Taliban insurgents, killing 30 bus passengers.
26th April, 2013
Waziristan security: Candidates forced to campaign in Pindi
For Ali Wazir, campaigning in Rawalpindi is a blessing compared to South Waziristan, where holding an election rally is no less than a disaster.
For Ali Wazir, campaigning in Rawalpindi is a blessing compared to South Waziristan, where holding an election rally is no less than a disaster.
25th April, 2013
92 of 166 Guantanamo detainees on hunger strike: official
Among them, 17 are on feeding tubes and two are hospitalised but do not have life-threatening conditions.
Among them, 17 are on feeding tubes and two are hospitalised but do not have life-threatening conditions.
23rd April, 2013
Gunmen kidnap nine Afghan deminers: officials
A Taliban spokesman talking to AFP from an undisclosed location denied the group's involvement in the abduction.
A Taliban spokesman talking to AFP from an undisclosed location denied the group's involvement in the abduction.
23rd April, 2013
Afghanistan says negotiating release of helicopter hostages
Negotiations between village leaders and the Taliban were underway, and that was leading to hopes that the hostages could be freed within hours.
Negotiations between village leaders and the Taliban were underway, and that was leading to hopes that the hostages could be freed within hours.
23rd April, 2013
Sunni mosque attacks kill 13 in Iraq
Bomb attacks on Sunni mosques in Iraq killed 13 people and wounded dozens of other people, security and medical officials said.
Bomb attacks on Sunni mosques in Iraq killed 13 people and wounded dozens of other people, security and medical officials said.
21st April, 2013
Drone strike kills ‘Qaeda militants’ in Yemen
An apparent US drone strike and ensuing ground clashes in Yemen killed three suspected Al Qaeda militants and two soldiers on Sunday.
An apparent US drone strike and ensuing ground clashes in Yemen killed three suspected Al Qaeda militants and two soldiers on Sunday.
19th April, 2013
Rocket attack at political rally in Waziristan injures two
Moreover two children and a woman were killed in an explosion explosion in Buner's Shawai Jangay area on Thursday.
Moreover two children and a woman were killed in an explosion explosion in Buner's Shawai Jangay area on Thursday.
18th April, 2013
Jets pound militant hideouts in Orakzai tribal region
Pakistan's military fighter jets bombed suspected militants hideouts in Orakzai tribal region killing eight persons and destroying three militant hideouts.
Pakistan's military fighter jets bombed suspected militants hideouts in Orakzai tribal region killing eight persons and destroying three militant hideouts.
18th April, 2013
Iraq executes 21 men convicted of terrorism
Iraq has executed 21 prisoners convicted on terrorism charges and links to Al Qaeda, the Justice Ministry said
Iraq has executed 21 prisoners convicted on terrorism charges and links to Al Qaeda, the Justice Ministry said
17th April, 2013
Bombings kill eight in Iraq
Bombings in Iraq killed eight people on Tuesday a day after a wave of attacks left 50 dead ahead of the first elections since US troops withdrew.
Bombings in Iraq killed eight people on Tuesday a day after a wave of attacks left 50 dead ahead of the first elections since US troops withdrew.
16th April, 2013
Four injured as militants attack police vehicle in Tank
Suspected militants attacked a police mobile van in Wazirabad area of Tank District on Tuesday morning injuring four policemen.
Suspected militants attacked a police mobile van in Wazirabad area of Tank District on Tuesday morning injuring four policemen.
14th April, 2013
Afghan investigation finds 17 died in airstrike
Both Taliban insurgents and the US military were to blame for an airstrike a week ago that killed 17 people, including a dozen children, President Karzai said.
Both Taliban insurgents and the US military were to blame for an airstrike a week ago that killed 17 people, including a dozen children, President Karzai said.
14th April, 2013
Armed men set fire to Sri Lankan newspaper press
Armed men set fire to printing machines and newspapers ready for distribution in the second attack on the paper this month, the publisher said.
Armed men set fire to printing machines and newspapers ready for distribution in the second attack on the paper this month, the publisher said.
