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Pakistan Bans BBC for Terrorism Documentary

The BBC World News channel has been taken off the air in Pakistan, reportedly in response to a documentary about the country's failings to meet its commitments in the 'war on terror.'

Emerging ‘Space Threat’ China Rankles Nerves in U.S.

China's political leadership may be grappling with the flip side of technology after a world-class innovation like its high-speed rail system hit a major road block in terms of safety and security. However, China's space experts have been able to consolidate the country's position as an emerging competitor to the U.S. by means of a couple of success stories of late.

Agent and Pakistan cricketers jailed for betting scam

The three Pakistan cricketers and a sports agent convicted of plotting to bowl purposeful no-balls during the Lord's Test against England in the summer of 2010 as part of a wider betting scam, were all handed custodial sentences at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday morning.

NATO Ends the Libya Mission: Timeline

Monday marks the end of NATO's involvement in Libya and one of the "most successful" operations in the history of the alliance. The IBTimes takes a look at the event s over the last 7 months that have led to the country's liberation.

'Dreams Infinity': Mantra for UK Asian Muslims

In 2007, Indian-born Booker Prize-winning author, Salman Rushdie, established a new high for Asian Muslims living in the UK, when he was honored with a knighthood. More recently, Abdul Arain, a Non Resident Indian and Cambridge-based grocery-store owner, shot to fame when he was nominated in the Cambridge University Chancellor elections. Though he lost, there continues to a lot of hype about the commoner with an MBA from Cambridge.

Drug Dealer Jailed for Heroin Smuggled in Radish

In what is being described as an important crackdown, officials of the Middlemarket Drugs Partnership and the UK Border Agency have intercepted and seized two kilograms of heroin, at London's Heathrow Airport. The heroin, which has an estimated street value of £80,000, was reportedly found hidden inside in a consignment of vegetables - a variety of East Asian radish.

Afghanistan and India: United Against the Taliban or Pakistan?

As the relationship between Afghanistan continues to erode, Afghan President Hamid Karzai has arrived in India for talks over strategic security agreements and development aid prompting allegations Afghan is taunting Pakistan by seeking rapprochement with its regional competitor.

Afghanistan, The U.S. and Pakistan: Where Will the War of Words Lead?

Pakistan is still hitting back at allegations from Afghan officials that its intelligence agency masterminded the assassination of Kabul's chief peace negotiator with the Taliban, threatening the region's stability and pointing the finger at their neighbour rather than looking at the lack of efficiency of domestic forces.