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Abdullah wins key ally in Afghan presidential race

Last Updated: Sunday, May 11, 2014, 21:34

Former foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah received a boost in the race for the Afghan presidency on Sunday when one of the pre-election favourites dropped out and backed his team ahead of next month`s expected run-off.

Five killed, 14 injured in Pakistan suicide blast

Last Updated: Sunday, May 11, 2014, 20:43

At least five persons were killed and 14 others injured today when a suicide bomber blew himself up near a mosque inside a stadium in this northwestern city of At least five persons were killed and 14 others injured today when a suicide bomber blew himself up near a mosque inside a stadium in this northwestern city of Pakistan, police said., police said.

Suicide car bomber kills 5 in southern Afghanistan

Last Updated: Sunday, May 11, 2014, 20:22

Authorities say five civilians have been killed and 36 wounded in a suicide car bomb attack on an Afghan army vehicle in southern Afghanistan.

Lawyer of Pak doctor who helped CIA track down Laden quits

Last Updated: Sunday, May 11, 2014, 17:15

A Pakistani lawyer representing jailed doctor Shakil Afridi, who helped the CIA track down al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, has quit citing threats to his life and the US`s "pressure tactics" for his release.

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif visits Iran amid tensions

Last Updated: Sunday, May 11, 2014, 16:59

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met Sunday with the Iranian president at the start of visit during which talks are likely to include border security and a stalled gas pipeline deal.

Afghan presidential race: Rassoul announces support to Abdullah

Last Updated: Sunday, May 11, 2014, 16:45

Afghan presidential candidate Zalmai Rassoul, who secured third position in the electoral race, Sunday announced his support to the leading candidate Abdullah Abdullah.

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif leaves on crucial two-day visit to Iran

Last Updated: Sunday, May 11, 2014, 14:02

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today left on a crucial two-day visit to Iran, aiming to improve the frayed relations and balance its ties with the neighbouring country and Saudi Arabia.

ASEAN expresses `serious concerns` over China sea spats

Last Updated: Sunday, May 11, 2014, 01:15

Southeast Asia`s regional bloc voiced alarm on Saturday over escalating tensions in the South China Sea after members Vietnam and Philippines squared off against Beijing in the disputed waters.

Myanmar hosts summit of South-east Asian leaders

Last Updated: Sunday, May 11, 2014, 01:07

Myanmar hopes its first-ever hosting of a summit of Southeast Asian leaders on Sunday will help showcase progress made since the country emerged from a half-century of military rule.

Two dead, 20 injured in Afghanistan bus accident

Last Updated: Saturday, May 10, 2014, 22:37

At least two people were killed and 20 other injured Saturday when a bus plunged into a ravine in eastern Afghanistan province of Parwan, a local media report said.