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Musharraf suffers 'heart problem' on way to treason hearing

Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf was rushed to hospital Thursday after suffering a "heart problem" on his way to court in the latest dramatic twist in his treason trial. Duration: 00:53

Jan 3, 2014

Pakistan's Musharraf failed to appear at treason trial

Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf fails to show up for a hearing in the treason case against him, with his lawyers citing security threats. Duration: 00:34

Jan 1, 2014

Pakistan's Musharraf says army backs him over treason charges

Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf on Sunday denounced treason charges against him as a "vendetta", and said he had the backing of the country's powerful army.

Dec 29, 2013

Bigg Boss 7: Sangram to Topple Gauhar and Tanisha as Winner?

The finale of reality show "Bigg Boss 7" is on the verge of commencing with one being declared as winner.

Dec 28, 2013

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Thai Government Seeks Military Help for Elections; Is PM Yingluck Shinawatra Resolute to Return to Power?

The Thai government said on Friday that it will seek help from the military for protecting candidates and voters in the February election. The announcement comes after two people were killed and scores wounded in clashes between police and anti-government protesters.

Dec 27, 2013

Security scare delays trial for Pakistan's Musharraf

Former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf's trial for treason is postponed after explosives are found near the road he was due to take to travel to court. Duration: 01:07

Dec 24, 2013

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North Korea Executes Kim Jong-un's Uncle Chang Song-thaek, Another Example of North’s ‘Brutality’ Says US

North Korea on Friday announced that Chang Song-thaek, the disgraced uncle of its leader Kim Jong-un has been executed, a dramatic turn of event which marks the biggest upheaval in the leadership of the reclusive nation.

Dec 13, 2013

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Demise of a King: Karnataka Goes into 2-day Mourning for Mysore Maharaja

The death of a king, the last of the direct descendent of the 600-year-old Wodeyar dynasty, has brought the Southern state of Karnataka to a standstill. Maharaja Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wodeyar, who died at the age of 60, will be given a state funeral befitting royalty.

Dec 11, 2013

Thailand’s PM Yingluck Sheds Tears, Requests People not to give up Democracy

After sustained protests in the politically unstable Bangkok, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra pleaded Thai citizens to participate in the upcoming election and implored the anti-government protesters to give up their violence. However, her emotional entreaties fell on deaf ears, with demonstrators poised to topple her.

Dec 10, 2013

Thailand PM Yingluck Dissolves Parliament, Calls for Fresh Election amid Escalating Violence

After Bangkok was gripped in violent anti-government protests for weeks, PM Yingluck Shiniwatra said on Monday that she will dissolve the parliament and call for a fresh election.

Dec 9, 2013

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Thailand’s Opposition Party Members to Resign En Masse as Tension Swells

After Thailand had touched the peak of political tension marked by weeks of angry protests against the government, the country's main opposition party has announced on Sunday that all its MPs would make an exit simultaneously, taking the crisis to a new level.

Dec 8, 2013

Syrian Electronic Army Strikes Again, Hacks TIME's Twitter Feed, Person of the Year Poll

Friday saw a unique display of cyber warfare, when TIME magazine's Twitter account and the Person of the Year Poll were hacked by the Syrian Electronic Army.

Nov 30, 2013

BIA to be Renamed after Bangalore’s Founder Kempegowda

The Bangalore International Airport (BIA) will be renamed after the city's founder Kempegowda on 14 December, according to a release by the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL). The airport will then be called Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.

Nov 25, 2013

Pakistan's Musharraf granted bail in legal case

A Pakistan court on Monday granted bail to former military ruler Pervez Musharraf over a deadly raid on a radical mosque, bringing closer his possible release after more than six months of house arrest. Duration: 00:58

Nov 4, 2013

Marvel Heroes Update 1.3 Adds Luke Cage and Other Features

Apart from a new hero the update also added a new mode.

Oct 1, 2013

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