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Huge weapons cache seized in Bangladesh near India`s border

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 23:40

A huge cache of illegal arms, including around 200 high explosive anti-tank weapons and rocket launcher chargers, was seized on Tuesday by Bangladesh`s elite security force in a jungle bordering Tripura, the single biggest arms recovery since the 2004 Chittagong case.

Eight killed in mine blast in Pakistan`s Kurram region

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 19:46

At least eight people were killed and six others injured Tuesday in a land-mine explosion in Kurram tribal region in north-western Pakistan, a media report said.

Bangladesh halts shutdown of `unsafe` garment factories

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 19:39

The Bangladesh government is refusing to shut down garment factories declared unsafe, following a row with independent inspectors over the strength of concrete used in the buildings, officials said on Tuesday.

Pakistan Air Force fighter aircraft crashes, four killed

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 19:09

A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Mirage jet on a training mission crashed on Tuesday at a bus terminal on the outskirts of the city, killing at least four persons, including both the pilots.

Sri Lanka frees Indian fishermen to ease tensions

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 16:56

Sri Lanka`s President Mahinda Rajapakse has ordered the release of 29 Indian fishermen held on poaching charges, officials said Tuesday, in a move to ease tensions over illegal fishing.

Pakistan`s MQM party leader Altaf Hussain `held in London:` Reports

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 15:45

The leader of Pakistan`s MQM party, Altaf Hussain, has been arrested in London on suspicion of money laundering, reports said Tuesday.

Two pilots killed in Pakistan plane crash

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 14:18

Two Pakistan Air Force (PAF) pilots were killed Tuesday when their Mirage trainer aircraft crashed after exploding in mid-air, a media report said.

Gun attack in Pakistan capital wounds one: Officials

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 13:16

Unidentified gunmen opened fire on a security patrol in a crowded Islamabad market on Tuesday injuring one police commando, according to officials, in a rare attack in Pakistan`s capital.

Death toll in Nepal bus crash now 20, seven Indians identified

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 4, 2014, 00:09

The death toll in Monday`s bus accident in Gothibang in Nepal increased to 20 Tuesday, and seven of them have been identified as Indians, an official said.

Russia lifts arms embargo to Pakistan: Report

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 04:30

Russia has lifted its embargo on arms supplies to Pakistan and is holding talks on supplying Islamabad with combat helicopters, the head of state-owned Rostec, Sergei Chemezov, said.