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Meet Afghanistan's 'Reincarnation' of Bruce Lee [VIDEO]

Thought to be the "reincarnation" of Lee, 20-year-old Abbas Alizada is trying to show the world another side of war-torn Kabul with the help of his videos and photos posted online.

Dec 10, 2014

Kashmir Floods, Cyclone Hudhud and Other Natural Disasters in 2014 [PHOTOS]

From floods, droughts, earthquakes, landslides to cyclone, India witnessed quite a lot of natural calamities this year.

Dec 9, 2014

The event came into existence after the General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention against Corruption on 31 October 2003 and also designated 9 December as International anti-Corruption Day

International Anti-Corruption Day 2014: Theme; 5 Facts, 10 Amazing Quotes to Mark the Event

International Anti-Corruption Day 2014: Here is the theme, top facts and interesting quotes to mark the event.

Dec 9, 2014

The pictures of the girl walking in skirt baring her leg has gone viral in Afghanistan.

Photos of Young Girl Revealing Bare Legs Goes Viral in Kabul

The photographs were reportedly taken in Karte-3 area in the western part of Kabul city and was being widely shared on Facebook.

Dec 8, 2014

Afghan security forces arrive at the site of an attack in the city of Jalalabad August 30, 2014. At least six people were killed and dozens wounded when a suicide car bomber and Taliban gunmen attacked an office of the Afghan intelligence agency in the ea

Taliban Attacks Government Buildings in Afghanistan; 10 Killed

The gunmen stormed the police quarters in the Maywand district in the southern Afghanistan province.

Dec 8, 2014

Kashmir Will Attain Independence, 1971 Will be Avenged, Says Wanted Terrorist Hafiz Saeed

Hafiz Saeed's address to the party convention in Lahore coincided with Friday's militant attacks in Kashmir which killed 21 people

Dec 6, 2014

Ghani promises self-reliant Afghanistan at London talks

President Ashraf Ghani outlined his vision for a more self-reliant Afghanistan at a conference in London on Thursday as he welcomed the withdrawal of foreign combat troops after 13 years.

Dec 5, 2014

South Asia Newsline - Dec 03, 2014

BJP criticizes Sartaj Aziz for his statement on India-Pakistan talks. Aziz does not expect talks to occur with Modi Govt. Afghanistan president Ashraf Ghani expresses satisfaction over NATO support for reforms in the country. Bangladesh_s international war crimes tribunal or ICT accuses British journalist David Bergman of contempt of court. Gilgit_Baltistan suffers under intense winter conditions; Government turns blind eye. Pakistan air-strike kills militants in tribal areas. Pakistan enters wheel chair cricket tournament.

Dec 4, 2014

India against corruption, ranked below china

Corruption Perceptions Index 2014: India Ranked Less Corrupt Than China For First Time In 18 Years

According to the Corruption Perceptions Index of least-corrupt countries released by Transparency International, India has jumped 10 places from 94th rank last year.

Dec 4, 2014

NYT 100 Notable Books 2014: Six Indian Authors Make it to the List

Works of five Indian-American and one Indian author figure among 100 Notable Books of 2014 selected by the editors of The New York Times Book Review.

Dec 3, 2014

Kerry: Russia has "not lived up to its promises" on Ukraine

NATO foreign ministers approved fresh support for Ukraine and condemned Russia on Tuesday for backing pro-Moscow rebels as the alliance signed off on its new training mission in Afghanistan. Duration: 01:13

Dec 3, 2014

Fearing an imminent terrorist attack, Chinese officials searched thousands of pigeon bums to find bombs

Bird Bombs: Did Taliban Fit Bird With Explosives?

The bird exploded when it was shot and "suspicious metal stuff" lay scattered around it.

Dec 2, 2014

NATO readies to withdraw combat troops from Afghanistan

Taliban attacks in Afghanistan will continue, including next year when NATO withdraws its combat troops, said the secretary general of the Alliance, Jens Stoltenberg. Duration: 00:50

Dec 2, 2014

Afghan Police have only 3 Grenades for Each Checkpoint in Taliban Stronghold

While police forces use AK-47 rifles and rocket-propelled grenade launchers, the militants are equipped with machine guns and mortars, a police chief said.

Dec 1, 2014

It Happens : Migratory Birds Travels to India

Ramnagar, Nov 28 (ANI): A large number of Siberian birds have flocked to Ramnagar town in India's northern state of Uttarakhand for the winter, fleeing the freezing conditions of their Arctic home grounds. Ramnagar is the gateway to Jim Corbett National Park, the oldest national park and a famous tourist destination in northern India. With the onset of winter, the Siberian birds spread their wings to begin a journey spanning thousands of kilometres. These birds from Siberia and Central Asia use wetlands as their transitory camps, which play a vital role in sustaining a large population of the breeding birds.Hundreds of thousands of exotic birds such as Mallards, Greyleg Geese, Gadwalls, Teals, Shovelers, Pochards and Coots make their temporary nests in Ramnagar. The birds attract a lot of tourists to the sanctuaries as well. The migratory birds begin their annual flight from Siberia, travel through Afghanistan and Central Asia and arrive in India for the entire season. Various species of Siberian birds including the Siberian Crane, Greater Flamingo, Ruff, Black-winged Stilt, Common Teal, Common Greenshank, Northern Pintail, Wagtail, Northern Shoveler,Rosy Pelican and Gadwall, migrate to Indian wetlands.

Nov 28, 2014

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