NATO chief urges countries to halt defense cuts"My appeal to governments is, firstly, hold the line, stop the cuts," Fogh Rasmussen said."Secondly, make more efficient use of the resources we do have, through more multinational cooperation.
Three British Muslims guilty of rucksack bomb plotThree British Muslim men were found guilty on Thursday of planning a string of bombings that prosecutors said could have been deadlier than the July 7, 2005, attacks on London's transport network.
Bangladesh cracks down on anti-Islam blogsBangladesh has launched a crackdown on Internet sites for "hurting religious feelings" in the majority Muslim nation amid protests by Islamic groups against bloggers seen as anti-Islamic, officials said on Thursday.
Russia-US tensions flare over adopted boy's deathThe emotionally charged exchange came after US ambassador Michael McFaul refused to show up in the Russian parliament's lower house to answer questions about recent deaths of Russian children adopted by American parents.
35 killed in Damascus car bomb blastA car bomb near the Damascus headquarters of Syria's ruling party killed 35 people on Thursday, while a government airstrike on a rebel field hospital in southern Daraa left 18 dead, opposition activists and state media reported.
31 killed in Damascus car bombAt least 31 people, most of them civilians, were killed in a powerful car bomb targeting the ruling Baath Party headquarters in central Damascus on Thursday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
Death toll in Quetta attack rises to 91A woman injured in last week's devastating bomb attack in a Shia-dominated area of Quetta city in southwest Pakistan died today, taking the death toll in the incident to 91.
Gunmen kill seven at mosque in Kenya border townGunmen stormed a Kenyan mosque near the border with Somalia today killing seven people including women, police and a local official said.
Gunmen kill seven at mosque in Kenya border townGunmen stormed a Kenyan mosque near the border with Somalia today killing seven people including women, police and a local official said.
Big explosion in central DamascusA big explosion shook the central Damascus district of Mazraa on Thursday, residents said, and Syrian state media blamed the blast on "terrorists".
Tibetan teens in double immolation: ReportTwo Tibetan teenagers died after they set fire to themselves in protest at Chinese rule, reports and Western rights groups said, in a rare instance of a double self-immolation in the restive region.
Pistorius case officer facing attempted murder chargeThe lead detective in athlete Oscar Pistorius' murder case is himself facing attempted murder charges for opening fire on a minibus containing seven people in 2011,
Alliance in focus during Japan PM-Obama meetingJapan's new premier Shinzo Abe will meet US President Barack Obama this week for the first time since taking power.
Alliance in focus during Japan PM-Obama meetingJapan's new premier Shinzo Abe will meet US President Barack Obama this week for the first time since taking power.
US, South Korea plan joint military exercisesThe United States and South Korea announced plans on Thursday for major annual joint military exercises as regional tensions run high following North Korea's third nuclear test.
US, South Korea plan joint military exercisesThe United States and South Korea announced plans on Thursday for major annual joint military exercises as regional tensions run high following North Korea's third nuclear test.
Oscar Pistorius case puts SA police in dockThe second day of what was supposed to be a mere bail hearing almost resembled a full-blown trial for the 26-year-old runner, with his lawyer, Barry Roux, tearing into Botha's testimony step by step during cross examination.
Anti-austerity fire engulfs Europe againPolice in Athens fired tear gas at stone-throwing protesters on Wednesday as thousands of Greeks walked off the job to join the debt-ridden country's first general strike this year and oppose austerity measures.
Hina's 'baby': Tony eatery with an eclectic menuThe ambience at the Polo Lounge is serene and reeks of old money, a lot like its owner, some would say. After all, the fine-dining restaurant is Hina Rabbani Khar's baby.
Hina's 'baby': Tony eatery with an eclectic menuThe ambience at the Polo Lounge is serene and reeks of old money, a lot like its owner, some would say. After all, the fine-dining restaurant is Hina Rabbani Khar's baby.
UK college to offer insight into Tagore's global ideasRabindranath Tagore's philosophy will now help students in UK deal with modern day challenges.
Free to see: Paintings worth £100m gifted to publicMuseums across the United Kingdom can't believe their luck.
Anger, scuffles as Pakistan Shias bury 89 deadScuffles broke out today as Pakistani Shia Muslims buried the 89 victims of a second major bomb attack in five weeks, which has highlighted the government's inability to stem sectarian violence.
Sexism, violence keep women out of Kenyan politicsViolence, a deeply chauvinistic society and a lack of cash are locking women out of elected office in Kenya, east Africa's leading economy but a laggard when it comes to female representation.
China's plan to use drone shows military advancesChina considered using a drone strike in a mountainous region of Southeast Asia to kill a Myanmar drug lord wanted in the killings of 13 Chinese sailors, but decided instead to capture him alive, according to an influential state-run newspaper.
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