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Pak CDA's top post sees three changes in 24 hours!
The Establishment Division, which processes postings and transfer of government officers, was unruffled.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon seeks a political solution for Sri Lanka
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has highlighted the need to find a political solution immediately to the underlying factors of the past conflict in Sri Lanka.
Elton John planning to adopt second child
A source said that the Elton John and his partner may move into their new Los Angeles home as early as Christmas, before welcoming their second child.
Shocker! 51% companies in US hire people with criminal record
Contrary to perception that having a criminal record can impede chances of getting a job, more than half (51 percent) of the companies in the US have hired such people, a new survey has said.
At least 20 injured in California train crash
Two cars and the locomotive of an Amtrak passenger train carrying about 169 passengers derailed Monday after colliding with a big rig truck in California's Central Valley, authorities said.
Pak Taliban offers protection to Imran Khan
The Pakistani Taliban has offered protection to Imran Khan who is scheduled to hold a peace march in the violence-prone tribal areas on Sunday
Hong Kong boat collision toll now at 36, likely to rise
The boat was carrying utility company workers and their families to the famed Victoria Harbour to watch a fireworks display
Adele confirms singing theme song for 'Skyfall'
Adele has confirmed she has co-written and performed the theme to the upcoming James Bond movie, "Skyfall".
Rights for married gay couples tops US Supreme Court Agenda
Other important issue is filing human rights violations cases that take place on foreign soil
Pipeline fire in southeast Nigeria kills 20
Pipeline ruptures remain common the oil-rich nation, where militants and criminals tap into lines illegally
Thick smoke delays flights in western Indonesia
The local meteorology office says smoke reduced visibility in Jambi to 200 metres in the morning
Two Americans killed in confused Afghan shootout
Two Americans were killed in Afghanistan during an exchange of fire between NATO-led forces and the Afghan army that may have been the result of a misunderstanding.
Russian church urges Pussy Riot to repent
The Russian Orthodox Church is asking for clemency for three jailed members of the rock band Pussy Riot if they repent for their "punk prayer" for deliverance from President Vladimir Putin at Moscow's main cathedral.
Prison break kills 10 guards, 2 inmates in Iraq
Officials say a prison break in central Iraq has killed 10 guards and two inmates and that many prisoners, including suspected al-Qaida fighters, escaped after hours-long clashes with security troops inside the facility.
Pakistan backs drone strike objectives, differs on method
When asked why international polls find anti-America sentiment to be the highest in Pakistan, Khar gave a single word answer "drones".
Corruption in Russia up by 30 percent
The number of corruption-related crimes in Russia has risen by almost one-third during the first six months of 2012, year-on-year, according to Investigative Committee (IC) spokesperson Vladimir Markin.
Indian Ocean's 2012 quake was biggest till date
It killed at least two people, and eight others died from heart attacks. The quake was felt from India to Australia, including throughout South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Russia's President Putin calls off Pak visit
There was speculation that Putin's decision to cancel his visit could be linked to Pakistan's reluctance to award the work of building its section of the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline to Russian energy giant Gazprom.
Iranian journalist killed in Syria
A correspondent of Iran's Press TV network was killed and another journalist injured in an attack Wednesday in Syrian capital Damascus.
Every third Pakistani is poor, says Pak daily
Nearly 60 million Pakistanis live below the poverty line, said a leading daily lamenting that "areas such as defence get the better of development".
Gurdwara shooting an act of senseless killing: Obama
The Wisconsin Gurdwara shooting incident, which left six Sikh worshipers dead, was an act of "senseless killing," US President Barack Obama has said, and has assured further support to the Sikh community in the country.
Disputed islands our sacred territory: China to Japan
Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi stressed his country's claim to disputed islands with his Japanese counterpart, Koichiro Gemba, in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
One in five British adults has seen topless Kate pics: Survey
A higher proportion of men than women have seen the images online and the 18 to 24 age group are the ones that have been most prolific in looking up the snaps.
Syrian mortar bombs fly into Israeli orchard
Mortar rounds fired from Syria hit the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Tuesday in a spill-over from the conflict in the Arab country.
Brazil has lost 80 percent of coral reefs in 50 years
The coral reefs of northeastern Brazil have been reduced in size by some 80 percent over the past 50 years due to abusive extraction and pollution from urban and industrial sources, a new report says.
US Navy to name research vessel after Neil Armstrong
US Navy today announced the decision to name a new class of research vessels after Neil Armstrong, the first man to land on the Moon in 1969, to honour the late astronaut.
Man claims to have recorded UFO footage in Australia
A man claims to have captured footage of a UFO hovering across the city skyline in Melbourne, Australia.
Ecuador offers to move Assange to Sweden
Ecuador may ask Britain to allow the transfer of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange from its embassy in London to Sweden where he could respond to sex charges against him, Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino said.
Four indian diplomatic bags stolen in UK
In a security breach, three Indian diplomatic bags containing 6,000 visa stickers have been stolen here during transit from the airport to the Indian High Commission.
Sri Lankan Muslims protest anti-Islam film
Hundreds of Muslims in Sri Lanka have protested against an anti-Islam film produced in the United States, calling for its creators to be hanged.