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Iran to install fuel rods in n-reactor Wednesday

Tehran, Feb 15 Iran will insert its first domestically-produced nuclear fuel rods into a research reactor in Tehran Wednesday, a top Iranian official said Tuesday.

UAE leaders meet foreign counterparts

Abu Dhabi, Feb 14 Leaders of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have met top officials from Kazakhstan, Russia, Qatar, Oman, Tunisia and Norway to discuss ways for boosting ties.

Imran Khan wants open border with Afghanistan

Islamabad, Feb 14 Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan Tuesday told the Afghan envoy here that it was his dream to see an open border between the two neighbours.

8,500 Pakistani women victims of violence in 2011

Islamabad, Feb 14 Over 8,500 Pakistani women last year suffered from violence like sexual assault, acid throwing and even honour killings, a non-governmental organisation said Tuesday.

Non-resident Pakistanis allowed to vote

Islamabad, Feb 14 Over 3.7 million Pakistanis living outside the country were Tuesday allowed by the election commission to vote in the next general elections.

YouTube channel launched for Dubai ruler

Dubai, Feb 14 The government of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Tuesday launched a YouTube channel for UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Gunmen attack Pakistani bus, five dead

Islamabad, Feb 14 At least five people were killed Tuesday when unidentified assailants opened fire on a bus in Pakistan's Balochistan province, a media report said.

35 law-breakers held in Pakistan

Islamabad, Feb 14 At least 35 people involved in gambling, liquor trade, drug trafficking and car theft were arrested Tuesday in a massive police operation in Pakistan's Punjab province.

Five babies found dead in Pakistan

Islamabad, Feb 14 Five dead babies who were delivered prematurely were Tuesday found in a garbage dump in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, police said.

Motivation to exercise can fluctuate

Washington, Feb 14 The motivation to exercise fluctuates from week to week, which can tell whether people will be physically active or not, suggests a report.