General Asad Durrani's disclosures could leave considerable egg on the face of those currently wielding the stick in Pakistan, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.
A Syrian artist is highlighting the plight of his people with a series of striking paintings that cast some of the world's most powerful leaders as powerless refugees.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday on his first visit to India during which the two countries will discuss ways to enhance ties and sign two agreements, including one on avoidance of double taxation.
Perceived bias, soured relation with coach, insecurity and frustration were cited as reasons as 'rebel' Bangladesh players vehemently denied that it was the lure of money that triggered their exodus to the Indian Cricket League.
New Zealand's pace bowlers ripped through Bangladesh's top order to leave the visitors staring at almost certain defeat at the close of play on the second day of the second Test on Sunday.
The president said Syria did not know if it was an Israeli trap and refused the offer.
Among other Indian batsmen, skipper Rahul Dravid also improved his position by moving a step up to 15th.
The Bangladesh vice-captain feels that the absence of Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly from the ODI squad could hurt India's chances.
Ponting and Gilchrist, who hit centuries in the first Test against Bangladesh, today joined a select club of batsmen.
Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers for the Bangladesh team from World Cups.
Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 10 images
'Surely, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will not be able to pay or compensate the Russians for deployment and use of Russian men and equipment,' says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).
The tourists slumped to 72 for four on a rain-hit opening day of the third and final Test against Sri Lanka.
Coach Dav Whatmore said India were put in to bat in the second Test because Bangladesh thought the pitch would assist its bowlers in the first session.
Eighteen--year-old Ishant Sharma was handed his Test debut. He replaced V R V Singh, who failed to make any impression in the first Test at Chittagong.
Early morning rain forced the match to be reduced to 47 overs-a-side.
At a working luncheon with ambassadors from 15 member countries of the UNSC recently, Trump joked about 'replacing' Haley.
Bangladesh players made a big impact on the ICC Player Rankings for ODIs following a very successful series against Zimbabwe.
Bhajji, Afridi among 8 ambassadors for ICC Champions Trophy
Andrew Symonds 103 not out to take Australia to a 67-run win over Bangladesh and a winning 2-0 lead
Every Saturday, Alex Assali cooks hot meals, which he distributes free to the homeless outside Berlin's Alexanderplatz station.
Bangladesh slumped to 36-3 in the second innings, and need another 147 runs to make Sri Lanka bat in the first Test.
- Bangladesh are confident of picking up a first overseas victory when they embark on back-to-back one-day international series in Zimbabwe and Kenya later this month.
With a massive final push, which began mid-November, Syrian forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad took over the last remaining rebel strongholds in the historic city of Aleppo on the night of December 12. They only won a ruined city and ruined lives.
The Event Technical Committee for the ICC Champions Trophy has approved requests from four countries for the replacement of players.
Shahriar Nafees scored a maiden Test century as Bangladesh posted 355 for 5 on day 1 in the first Test against Australia.
They reached the victory target of 213 runs with two overs to spare in registering a first one-day triumph over the visitors.
Uncapped pace bowler Nazmul Hossain has been added to the Bangladesh squad for the second and final Test against India, starting on Friday in the port city of Chittagong.
The fate of the UNESCO world heritage site of Palmyra seems to be tragically sealed as the Islamic State militia gained control of the Syrian city.
Al-Qaeda prepared the ground for the announcement earlier Thursday in an online message.
Sri Lanka, who declared on 457-9, enforced the follow on after bowling out Bangladesh for 191 and then reducing them to 131-4
A three-wicket burst by pace bowler Douglas Hondo helped secure Zimbabwe a 22-run victory over Bangladesh.
Former captain Khaled Mashud's maiden Test century helped Bangladesh secure a meritable draw on the final day of the first Test.
India picked up three Bangladesh wickets in the morning session after declaring their first innings on 462 for six but rain washed out the rest of the fourth day as the one-off Test headed for an inevitable draw in Fatullah, on Saturday.
Russia on Wednesday carried out intense rocket strikes targeting the Islamic State in Syria from warships in the Caspian Sea, 1500 km away.
Tatenda Taibu and Barney Rogers struck half-centuries to lead Zimbabwe to a 31-run victory over Bangladesh.
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