Pakistan holds 700 suspected Islamist militants without charge

Pakistan holds 700 suspected Islamist militants without charge

January 24, 2013 - 16:23 AMT  12:23 GMT
The Supreme Court is calling for their release and has asked intelligence agencies to explain why the men are being held.
Djokovic thrashes Ferrer to reach Australian Open final

Djokovic thrashes Ferrer to reach Australian Open final

January 24, 2013 - 16:16 AMT  12:16 GMT
It was in marked contrast to last year's semi-final, when the Serbian had needed nearly five hours to see off Andy Murray.
Oscar-nominated “Life Of Pi” debuts exclusive featurettes

Oscar-nominated “Life Of Pi” debuts exclusive featurettes (video)

 January 24, 2013 - 16:16 AMT  12:16 GMT
Ang Lee talks of the challenges as do the film’s Oscar nominees for Visual Effects, Cinematography and Music.
Activists: Syrian warplanes bomb rebel-held areas near Damascus

Activists: Syrian warplanes bomb rebel-held areas near Damascus

January 24, 2013 - 16:09 AMT  12:09 GMT
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says fighter jets carried out eight airstrikes on the suburb of Daraya.
Paper reports “chill” in ANC leader, coordinator relations

Paper reports “chill” in ANC leader, coordinator relations

January 24, 2013 - 16:09 AMT  12:09 GMT
Ter-Petrosssian, who always trusted Zurabyan, found out the latter is insincere where material and technical issues are concerned
“Hugo” star Emily Mortimer to headline “Doll & Em” comedy

“Hugo” star Emily Mortimer to headline “Doll & Em” comedy

January 24, 2013 - 16:09 AMT  12:09 GMT
“Doll & Em”, an L.A.-set female buddy show will co-star Dolly Wells, and come replete with surprise high-profile celebrity cameos.
Russian forces kill two key insurgent leaders in Chechnya

Russian forces kill two key insurgent leaders in Chechnya

January 24, 2013 - 16:03 AMT  12:03 GMT
Two police officers were also killed in the operation and seven more wounded, according to Russia’s Investigative Committee.
Pre-election hunger strikes getting contagious, hopeful says

Pre-election hunger strikes getting contagious, hopeful says

January 24, 2013 - 16:00 AMT  12:00 GMT
Vardan Sedrakyan called presidential candidates’ announcements of possible hunger strikes an ineffective method.
Netanyahu ally says domestic issues should be priority

Netanyahu ally says domestic issues should be priority

January 24, 2013 - 15:55 AMT  11:55 GMT
The comments come as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu begins sounding out potential partners for his next government.
Mali Islamist faction splits, says willing to hold talks

Mali Islamist faction splits, says willing to hold talks

January 24, 2013 - 15:49 AMT  11:49 GMT
"There has to be a ceasefire so there can be talks," Ag Intallah said, speaking from the town of Kidal, a Tuareg stronghold.
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