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16th May, 2013
Obama, Erdogan vow to up pressure on Assad
President Obama and Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed to crank up pressure on Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, but offered no concrete new measures to do so.
President Obama and Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed to crank up pressure on Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, but offered no concrete new measures to do so.
8th May, 2013
‘Fast and Furious’ cast roars into London vowing to keep on racing
The cast of “Fast & Furious” sped into London for the world premiere of their sixth film that is set in the British capital.
The cast of “Fast & Furious” sped into London for the world premiere of their sixth film that is set in the British capital.
2nd May, 2013
US citizen gets 15 years’ hard labour in N. Korea
Kim Jong-Un's isolated regime is likely to use the detainee as a bargaining chip as it seeks concessions from the United States.
Kim Jong-Un's isolated regime is likely to use the detainee as a bargaining chip as it seeks concessions from the United States.
1st May, 2013
US report warns of crisis for Pakistan’s minorities
WASHINGTON: A US government-appointed panel urged Washington Tuesday to step up pressure on Pakistan over religious freedom, warning that risks to its minorities have reached…
WASHINGTON: A US government-appointed panel urged Washington Tuesday to step up pressure on Pakistan over religious freedom, warning that risks to its minorities have reached…
22nd April, 2013
Pakistan, US agree to promote Afghan peace dialogue
The ISPR said in a terse press release: “The two sides discussed matters of mutual interest with particular focus on Afghanistan reconciliation process.”
The ISPR said in a terse press release: “The two sides discussed matters of mutual interest with particular focus on Afghanistan reconciliation process.”
21st April, 2013
Israel, US see ‘exactly same’ Iran threat: Hagel
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said the United States and Israel see ''exactly the same'' threat from Iran, but differ on when it may reach the point of requiring military action.
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said the United States and Israel see ''exactly the same'' threat from Iran, but differ on when it may reach the point of requiring military action.
18th April, 2013
Late war reporter Marie Colvin listed for top UK writing prize
Veteran American war correspondent Marie Colvin who was killed in Syria last year is nominated for the Orwell Prize.
Veteran American war correspondent Marie Colvin who was killed in Syria last year is nominated for the Orwell Prize.
18th April, 2013
Drone strike kills five Yemen Qaeda suspects: official
A suspected US drone strike in western Yemen killed five Al-Qaeda militants, including a local chief.
A suspected US drone strike in western Yemen killed five Al-Qaeda militants, including a local chief.
18th April, 2013
Iran’s president slams ‘foreign presence’ in Gulf
Ahmadinejad says that “foreign presence has been the main reason of insecurity in the region'' — an apparent reference to Western nations and the US 5th Fleet, based in Bahrain.
Ahmadinejad says that “foreign presence has been the main reason of insecurity in the region'' — an apparent reference to Western nations and the US 5th Fleet, based in Bahrain.
17th April, 2013
Thousands await relief in quake-hit Balochistan town
Over 2,000 houses and dozens of shops were razed to the ground in the border town of Mashkel, one of the worst-affected areas from the earthquake.
Over 2,000 houses and dozens of shops were razed to the ground in the border town of Mashkel, one of the worst-affected areas from the earthquake.
17th April, 2013
Pressure-cooker bombs suspected in Boston blast
Pressure-cooker explosives are used in international terrorism; recommended by Yemen's Al-Qaeda branch.
Pressure-cooker explosives are used in international terrorism; recommended by Yemen's Al-Qaeda branch.
16th April, 2013
Three dead, over 100 hurt in Boston Marathon blasts
Two explosions struck one of America's top sporting events, killing at least three and wounding more than 100 as the Boston Marathon erupted in a maelstrom of blood, screams, smoke and panic.
Two explosions struck one of America's top sporting events, killing at least three and wounding more than 100 as the Boston Marathon erupted in a maelstrom of blood, screams, smoke and panic.
16th April, 2013
Two explosions at Boston marathon finish line
The Boston Police Department said that at least two people were dead, 23 others injured in the two explosions.
The Boston Police Department said that at least two people were dead, 23 others injured in the two explosions.
15th April, 2013
Chavez heir Maduro wins Venezuela’s presidency
Maduro has vowed to continue the oil-funded policies that cut poverty by almost half to 29 per cent through popular health, education and food programs.
Maduro has vowed to continue the oil-funded policies that cut poverty by almost half to 29 per cent through popular health, education and food programs.
15th April, 2013
Team to visit Washington for talks with IMF, US officials
The talks will be held on the sidelines of annual spring meetings of the World Bank and IMF. The three-day meetings will begin on April 19.
The talks will be held on the sidelines of annual spring meetings of the World Bank and IMF. The three-day meetings will begin on April 19.
14th April, 2013
Pakistan among countries with lowest voter turnout
Pakistan ranks among the bottom four countries in terms of voter turnout, shows a document of the Nadra and the ECP.
Pakistan ranks among the bottom four countries in terms of voter turnout, shows a document of the Nadra and the ECP.
13th April, 2013
US ends counter-insurgency assistance
The US is ending the assistance it was providing to PCCF, says a senior State Department official, confirming that it’s not included in the Obama administration’s budget requests for 2014.
The US is ending the assistance it was providing to PCCF, says a senior State Department official, confirming that it’s not included in the Obama administration’s budget requests for 2014.
11th April, 2013
US Ambassador calls on President Zardari
The US ambassador in a meeting with President Zardari said that bilateral cooperation with Pakistan in various fields will continue as it is.
The US ambassador in a meeting with President Zardari said that bilateral cooperation with Pakistan in various fields will continue as it is.
10th April, 2013
North Korea skating ‘close to dangerous line’: US
The United States and its allies hoped Pyongyang would tone down its inflammatory language but the American military was prepared for any possibility, said US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.
The United States and its allies hoped Pyongyang would tone down its inflammatory language but the American military was prepared for any possibility, said US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.
10th April, 2013
US judge sets bin Laden kin’s trial for January
Alleged to have been the late Al-Qaeda founder's propaganda chief, Abu Ghaith is accused of conspiring to kill Americans.
Alleged to have been the late Al-Qaeda founder's propaganda chief, Abu Ghaith is accused of conspiring to kill Americans.
