A look at some of the most defining pictures of 2016
This collection of images is taken from Agence France Presse, or AFP's 'Pictures of the Year 2016' - a selection of…
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Russian seeking bride in Pakistan’s Chitral arrested
CHITRAL: A Russian national who went to Pakistan in search of a wife has been arrested and is being questioned by…
Kidnapped former Afghan governor freed in Mardan shoot-out
PESHAWAR: A former Afghan governor kidnapped nearly two weeks ago in Islamabad was freed Friday after a shoot-out…
Pakistan’s Oscar hope eyes bigger prize — law reform
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy made history by winning Pakistan's first Oscar four years ago. Now she's back in Hollywood,…
Large-scale trials for Zika vaccines at least 18 months away: WHO
GENEVA: Large-scale trials for Zika virus vaccines are at least 18 months away, while establishing a possible link…
Indian soldier rescued after six days in Siachen avalanche
NEW DELHI: One of 10 Indian soldiers feared dead after an avalanche six days ago in the remote Himalayas has been…
Czech govt paid $6 mn ransom for two women held in Pakistan: report
PRAGUE: The Czech government paid a $6-million ransom to secure the release last year of two women kidnapped…
NFL: No dancing, just dejection for Newton
Cam Newton arrived in Sunday's Super Bowl after a record-breaking season which left long-time observers of the…
Trump falters, Clinton pushed in Iowa, first US presidential vote
Iowans flocked to churches, gymnasiums and libraries to be the first voices officially heard in the boisterous…
‘Top Secret’ emails on Clinton server: State Department
"Top secret" material was sent through Hillary Clinton's private email server during her tenure as secretary of…