Unfazed by the U.S.' threat to cut aid, Egypt determined to continue its investigation into foreign non-governmental organizations and pro-democracy groups.
Even though whale sharks are not hybrids, the name suggests the contrary and gives us a chance to look at other hybrid species created in the wild and domestic settings.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes, War Horse and the documentary Buck were among the films nominated for the 26th Genesis Awards by the Humane Society of the United States, the HSUS announced on Tuesday.
Prince Charles led global celebrations on Tuesday marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens, a titan of English literature whose vivid stories confronted the injustices of Victorian life.
A 40-foot long whale shark was reeled in by fishermen in the port of Karachi, Pakistan, Tuesday, according to the Express Tribune. As the 40-foot long and six-foot wide whale shark was lifted out of the water, a large crowd gathered on the pier. The creature was sold for 1.7 million rupees or approximately $18,750.
Iranian buyers have defaulted on payments for about 200,000 tonnes of rice from their top supplier India, exporters and rice millers said on Tuesday, a sign of the mounting pressure on Tehran from a new wave of Western sanctions.
Comedian Roseanne Barr wasn't joking when she announced her presidential bid on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno last August, and recently filed paperwork to run in the Green Party primary in July.
The rhetoric against illegal Bangladeshi immigration in India is strikingly similar to what right-wing American politicians say about illegal Mexican immigrants
ndia's 1.3 million-strong armed forces, hobbled by outdated equipment and slow decision-making, are undergoing an overhaul as defence priorities shift to China from traditional rival Pakistan. It took 11 years to select France's Rafale.
Lawmakers are steeling for a public battle against the possible transfer of Taliban detainees out of Guantanamo Bay prison, a key step in the Obama administration's bid to broker a peace deal ending the war in Afghanistan.
Russia shot down suggestions from some U.N. Security Council members of an imminent deal on a draft resolution aimed at stopping Syria's bloody upheaval, warning it would veto the current text if it were put to a vote on Friday.
Striking a more moderate tone than his 2012 Republican presidential rivals, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, Wednesday told Hispanic voters in Nevada that tough border enforcement was not an effective immigration policy.
The Osama Bin Laden death photos may be released to the public after all, after a Department of Justice ruling raised the possibility that portions of images or video of the al-Qaeda leader could be disclosed without core harm to national security.
If Gilani is convicted of contempt, he faces up to six months in prison and would be disqualified from holding public office in the future.
The United Nations estimates that 5,000 people each year are murdered in so-called honor killings. So what are honor killings and why do they happen?
Pakistan may believe the Taliban is poised to regain power in its neighboring country, Afghanistan, after western forces depart.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's offer to step aside as India captain if a better candidate can be found is a noble gesture given the team's woeful run of test form, but several former skippers believe the wicketkeeper remains the best man for the job.
Leaked report exposes ties between Pakistan security forces and Taliban and warns rebels prepared for post-Nato control of Afghanistan.
Mohammad Shafia -- found guilty of the honor killing murders of his three daughters on Monday -- will keep his millions of dollars in real estate holdings and personal wealth while serving a life sentence.
India's potential combat jet deal with preferred bidder Dassault Aviation is one of the many the country wants to implement. It plans to spend about $50 billion over the next five years to upgrade its military.
U.S. Navy seals assassinated the al-Qaeda chieftain last May in a spectacular raid in a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, near the capital of Islamabad.
Tellabs Inc. said it will cut 530 jobs -- its second such move in six months -- as the network equipment maker tries to cut costs and return to profitability.
