Demonstrators are demanding the release of nine local citizens they believe were detained by the U.S. forces.

Pakistan's president traveled to Iran for a ceremony to mark the start of construction of a controversial pipeline to bring natural gas from Iran despite U.S. opposition.

Election commission conceded failures with the electronic voting system that has left the nation in limbo, though the result should be announced on Friday.

The Afghan president on Wednesday called on his security forces to end incidents of torture and abuse of the Afghan people.

Rejected as lacking 'impartiality' a U.N. report ascribing blame to insurgents for majority of civilian casualties in 2012.

U.N. report suggests the controversial unmanned strikes already under renewed domestic scrutiny are at the forefront of American anti-terrorism efforts.

President's first major speech since inauguration focused on finishing the recovery and included a poignant plea for action on guns.

14-11 committee vote capped a contentious confirmation hearing, with full Senate approval still up in the air.

State of the Union will appeal for new spending and tax hikes to meet fiscal challenges, guaranteeing virulent Republican opposition.

Comes as secretive airborne attacks are under new scrutiny.