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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.'
Pakistani Wife Cooks her Husband To Protect Daughter
Police in Pakistan have arrested a woman who killed her husband and was attempting to cook his body parts in the southern city of Karachi.
Drones Will Roam London Skies During Olympics: Report
The Scotland Yard is understood to have spoken to the Civil Aviation Authority over the use of small radio controlled devices in order police the mega event.
U.S. Role in Iran, Afghanistan Debated by Republican Presidential Candidates
On Tuesday evening, U.S Republican presidential candidates debated issues concerning their country's foreign policy.
Two British Terror Suspects Killed in CIA Drone Attack
Two British terror suspects have been reportedly killed in an attack by U.S. military drones, on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
Osama bin Laden had 'Superior Morals', says Zawahiri
The new head of Al-Qaeda has released a video in which he describes the late Osama Bin Laden as "tender" and "kind".
Osama bin Laden Was a Sensitive Man, Says al-Zawahiri
Slain al Qaida leader Osama bin Laden has been described by the new al Qaida chief al-Zawahiri as 'sensitive' man.
Norway Trial: al Qaeda Bomb Plot to Attack Muhammad Cartoon Newspaper
Three Norwegians, linked to al Qaeda, accused of plotting to bomb to a Danish newspaper that caricatured the Prophet Muhammad pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in an Oslo court.
Four Men Arrested In Major Terror Investigation In Birmingham
Police working on a major counter terrorism operation have arrested four men in Birmingham in connection with an alleged suicide bomb plot.
Three Birmingham Teenagers Arrested in Terror Probe
Four men, including three teenagers, have been arrested in Birmingham under the Terrorism Act as a part of a major terror probe in the region.
Eurozone Crisis Means a Lot of Mileage for China
The mounting crisis that has gripped the Eurozone countries seems to have boosted China's ongoing efforts to secure a prominent diplomatic space among its western allies.
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.
Pakistani Human Rights Group Publishes Report on Blasphemy Law
Life for All, a Lahore-based activist group, has published case studies of all those accused under the blasphemy law in Pakistan's Punjab province.
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.
UK Court Convicts Pakistani Cricketers Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif of Spot-Fixing [PHOTOS]
Former Pakistan Test cricket captain Salman Butt and fast bowler Mohammad Asif were found guilty of conspiracy to cheat and of conspiring to accept corrupt payments, by the Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday in London.
Cricket Match-Fixing: Pakistan's Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif Guilty in Betting Scam
Salman Butt, the former Pakistan captain, and fast-bowler Mohammad Asif have been found guilty of two charges of spot-fixing relating to events at Lord's in the fourth Test between England and Pakistan last year.
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.
Pakistan: U.S. Forces Preparing Major Offensive Against Islamic Militants
U.S. forces are massing for a full scale offensive against the Haqqani Network - a group with terrorist links to the Taliban and al-Qaeda operating in northern Pakistan, say reports.
'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.
Oliver Letwin To Be Investigated For Dumping Documents And Letters In Bins
Oliver Letwin will be investigated by the office of the Information Commissioner after he was discovered throwing official documents and letters into bins close to Downing Street.
Cabinet Office Minister Oliver Letwin Threw Documents into Park Bins
Oliver Letwin, the Cabinet Office Minister, has been seen dumping government documents into park bins near 10 Downing Street.
'Underpants Bomber' Pleads Guilty to Christmas Day Plane Plot
The Nigerian man accused of trying to blow up a U.S bound passenger plane on Christmas Day 2009 with a bomb in his underwear has pleaded guilty to all charges.
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.
Gays and Transsexuals Targets for 'Honour Killings' in Turkey
The recent killing of two transsexuals by their relatives in Turkey raises questions as to whether transsexuals have become a new target for the country's notorious honour crimes.
Mishaal al-Tammo Killing: High-profile Assassinations and Attempts in 2011
News of the murder of prominent Syrian Kurdish activist Mishaal al-Tammo comes on the back of several high-profile assassinations and attempts on the lives of public figures around the world in the last 12 months.
Afghanistan Ten Years Later: Anti-NATO/U.S. Demonstrations, While Violence Still Prevails
Hundreds of people have marched through the streets of the Afghan capital Kabul, demanding the immediate withdrawal of foreign military forces a day before the 10th anniversary of the U.S. invasion.
British Passports to be Printed in Britain
The Home Office has announced that the passports, issued to British citizens living around the world, will now be printed and delivered from the UK.
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.
Bangladesh Accuses Islamic Leader of 1971 War Crimes
A senior leader of one of the largest Bangladeshi Islamic party has been charged with war crimes for his alleged involvement in the country's 1971 independence war against Pakistan.