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Bangladesh recalls its envoy from Pakistan: Sources
"The Bangladesh High Commissioner Suhrab Hossain (M) in Pakistan has been asked to return home in quickest possible time": Sources
How Islamic State developed from a small insurgent group into a 'meticulous and data-oriented' bureaucracy
Islamic State has set up departments to handle "war spoils," creating the trappings of government that enable it to manage large swaths of Syria and Iraq and other areas.
Economic cost of blockade much more than impact of quake: Nepal
Nepal Ambassador Deep Kumar Upadhyay said it was not practically possible to bring oil, gas and other essential commodities through China as was explored earlier due to difficult connectivity and high cost and India must ensure supplies to the land-locked...
Saudi millionaire who 'accidentally tripped and penetrated teen' cleared of rape charges
According to a report published in Daily Mail, the 46-year-old property developer, Ehsan Abdulaziz, was accused of forcing himself on the victim while she was sleeping on the sofa after drinking at his flat in Maida Vale, west London.
Pakistan on alert as nation marks one year since Peshawar school massacre
Of the 151 people slaughtered by the Taliban in the hours-long siege, 134 were children, according to the army's final toll.
After Paris pact, challenges ahead for world climate
Scattered over different sections of the 31-page document, the measures collectively make up what has become known as a "ratcheting up" mechanism.
Barack Obama calls Paris climate pact 'best chance' to save the planet
"Today the American people can be proud because this historic agreement is a tribute to American leadership, " Obama said.
ISIS draws up hit-list of British MPs: Report
Islamic State (ISIS) has a political assassination unit aimed at government officials.
Afghan forces end siege in Kabul; 2 Spanish security officers, 4 policemen killed
In Madrid, the Spanish government said all other embassy staff had been evacuated from the site and were receiving treatment.
Spaniard among five killed in Kabul diplomatic quarter siege
Multiple blasts and gunfire rocked Kabul's diplomatic quarter after the brazen raid began on Friday, just hours after President Ashraf Ghani voiced optimism that a peace process with the Taliban would resume within weeks.
New, shorter draft of climate accord released; 'sustainable lifestyle' issue raised by India incorporated
Sources in the Indian government said that although many issues raised by the country have found a place, there are still some issues that needed to be worked out.
Turkey says not dependent on Russia for nuclear plant
Russia's state atomic agency Rosatom began constructing the plant in Akkuyu in the southern Mersin province on the shores of the Mediterranean in April.
Working for peaceful neighbourhood is a cardinal principle of Pakistan, says Nawaz Sharif
Nawaz called for an intensification of efforts in order to move forward from a conceptual domain to tangible landmarks for the implementation of concrete ideas, projects and visions in the heart of Asia.
'Heart of Asia' conference begins in Pakistan, focus to be on Afghanistan
The high-ranking delegations from 14 participating states, 17 supporting countries and 12 international and regional organisations are participating in the two-day conference, according to the Foreign Office.
Despite differences, optimism high as climate talks enter last lap
There is a growing sense that there will be more money for the developing countries least able to give up fossil fuels to build prosperity.