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Sri Lanka to dig up suspected Muslim mass grave

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 24, 2014, 15:32

Sri Lankan authorities are to dig up the site of a suspected mass grave next week after claims it contains the bodies of scores of Muslims killed by Tamil rebels 24 years ago, police said Tuesday.

Bangladesh Islamist party chief war crimes verdict postponed

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 24, 2014, 14:20

A Bangladeshi war crimes tribunal deferred its verdict on an Islamist party chief already sentenced to death in a separate case on Tuesday because he is sick, lawyers said.

Sri Lanka Muslims call off protest over deadly attacks

Last Updated: Monday, June 23, 2014, 22:55

Sri Lankan Muslims called off a planned protest on Monday to denounce a series of attacks by Buddhist extremists after police warned their action could further inflame religious tensions.

Pakistan Army offensive kills 25 more militants

Last Updated: Monday, June 23, 2014, 21:35

At least 25 militants were killed on Monday in targeted airstrikes by Pakistan`s military in the restive northwest tribal region ahead of a massive ground offensive which has been withheld to allow the civilians to move out.

Afghan election back from the brink after resignation

Last Updated: Monday, June 23, 2014, 21:33

A top Afghan election official accused of fraud resigned on Monday, raising hopes of ending a political deadlock that threatens to derail the country`s presidential succession as NATO troops withdraw.

Pakistan`s apex court maintains foreign travel ban on Musharraf

Last Updated: Monday, June 23, 2014, 20:17

Pakistan`s Supreme Court Monday suspended a lower court`s order allowing former president Pervez Musharraf to go abroad, lawyers said.

Pakistan SC overturns decision to lift travel ban on Musharraf

Last Updated: Monday, June 23, 2014, 19:57

Pakistan`s Supreme Court on Monday overturned a High Court ruling to lift a travel ban slapped on Pervez Musharraf last year, a setback to the former military ruler facing multiple trials including one for high-treason.

Nepali Congress wins 3 seats in by-polls

Last Updated: Monday, June 23, 2014, 19:50

Prime Minister Sushil Koirala`s Nepali Congress party has won three seats in the by-elections for the Constituent Assembly held in four constituencies across Nepal.