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India makes strong pitch for UNSC reform, claims its malfunctioning affected 60 million people
India has said the UN body's "malfunctioning" has affected over 60 million people and resulted in huge human and economic costs in terms of wars and conflicts.
Sharif wants to improve ties with India: Pakistan High Commissioner
"There is no disconnect between (Pakistan) Army and government. You should listen to the voice of our Prime Minister who is wanting to improve ties with India, and jointly solve problems dogging both the countries," Basit said.
Russian military mission in Syria brings history full circle
Their trip took place in January 1983, 32 years before Russia's military again joined a Syrian conflict with its launch in September of air strikes on militant groups opposed to the Damascus government.
Pakistan citizens visiting India are safe: Indian embassy
"There is no delay in issuing visas to Pakistanis citizens and our activities are continuing as per routine," Indian High Commission spokesperson Balbir Singh said.
Taliban leader Torek Agha designated as global terrorist by US
As a result of US action, any property or interest in property of the designated person subject to US jurisdiction is frozen.
US F-16 jet struck by enemy fire in Afghanistan in rare attack
The attack occurred last Tuesday in the Sayid Karam district of eastern Paktia province, much of which is under control of the Taliban, who have been waging an insurgency against US-led NATO forces and government troops since they were forced from power i...
'Titanic iceberg' photo may fetch 15,000 pounds at auction in London
The photograph was clicked by the chief steward of steamer the Prinz Adalbert, who was at the time unaware of the tragedy that had occurred the previous day.
Palestine celebrates Pranab Mukherjee's visit, but India backed IT centre may not become reality soon
Earlier on arrival in Rahallah on Monday, President Mukherjee laid wreath at the mausoleum of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.
US-led coalition drops ammo to anti-IS Syrian rebels
The move follows the Pentagon's announcement last week that it would pause a program to train moderate rebels, and instead focus efforts on equipping screened rebel leaders from groups fighting IS.
Chinese family fined $1.10 lakh for violating one-child policy
The couple in Beijing's Tongzhou district have three boys and four girls since 1984 without a proper residential permit called hukau.
Mystery of giraffe's long neck solved
Scientists have long theorised that the long neck of modern-day giraffes evolved to enable them to find more vegetation or to develop a specialised method of fighting.
Emirati rights activist wins 'Nobel prize for human rights'
Ahmed Mansoor has since 2006 campaigned for freedom of expression and greater political and civil rights in the United Arab Emirates.
Extreme poverty to fall below 10 per cent: World Bank
According to World Bank projections, about 702 million people, or 9.6% of the world population, will live below the poverty line this year.
Double trouble: Asteroid, volcanoes implicated in dinosaur doom
The researchers said the asteroid strike occurred 66.04 million years ago, plus or minus about 30,000 years.
Pakistan submits dossier alleging Indian hand in terrorism to UN
The representative accused India of using the "terrorism bogey" for not only stalling the bilateral dialogue but also mitigating the overall atmosphere between the two countries.
