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Four Shia Muslims killed in southern Pakistan

Mon Nov 4, 2013 23:10:02

At least four Shia Muslims, including two doctors, have been gunned down and three others were wounded in different parts of Pakistan's port city of Karachi, police officials said.

Drone attack kills more than Taliban chief

Sun Nov 3, 2013 18:34:26

The drone attack that killed Tehreek Taliban Pakistan chief Hakimullah Mahsud this week seems also to have killed hopes that drone attacks will end.

Pakistani Taliban picks new leader

Sat Nov 2, 2013 19:15:32

The Pakistani Taliban number two commander Khan Said, also known as Sajna, has been promoted to replace the slain leader Hakimullah Mehsud, militant commanders and security sources have said.

US drone strike kills Pakistani Taliban leader Mehsud

Fri Nov 1, 2013 22:25:47

A US drone strike in northwest Pakistan on Friday killed Pakistani Taliban commander Hakimullah Mehsud, security and militant sources said.

In picture: Explore the beauty of Afghanistan

Fri Nov 1, 2013 09:38:21

Despite the ongoing war in Afghanistan, people in the country hope for better future.

Iran Majlis Speaker meets with Chinese President

Wed Oct 30, 2013 19:30:17

Iran’s Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani, who is on a 4-day official visit to China, has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

China unveils mystery nuclear sub fleet

Tue Oct 29, 2013 20:53:34

China has unveiled a fleet of nuclear submarines that has been shrouded in mystery and hidden for 40-plus years — a move seen by security experts as a show of force and confidence.

13-year-old Pakistani girl buried alive after being raped

Tue Oct 29, 2013 17:26:15

A teenage girl was buried alive after being raped in Pakistan's Punjab province, prompting a court to order a probe into the brutal attack.

China hails Syria co-op on chemical weapons elimination

Tue Oct 29, 2013 15:59:45

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has hailed Syria’s cooperation over destruction of its chemical arsenal to the Organization of the Prohibition of the Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Three Afghans killed in US drone attack in Wardak

Mon Oct 28, 2013 17:04:00

A US drone attack in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Wardak has killed at least three people, officials have said.

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