Zahra Shahid Hussain, top member of Imran Khan's party, shot outside of her home in port city.
Syrian president tells Argentine newspaper he hopes an international conference will be held to solve country's crisis.
Labour unions urge new Prime Minister Enrico Letta to focus on job growth instead of further spending cuts.
Region that broke away from Somalia in 1991 is still waiting for international recognition.
Top-ranked American is one win away from her fourth consecutive title this year after defeating Simona Halep.
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Programme Highlights
Listening Post18 May 2013 08:09 GMT
After the seizure of AP's phone records, we ask if the US is still the land of the free for journalists and sources.
Inside Story Americas18 May 2013 10:40 GMT
Amid growing scientific proof that global warming is man-made, we look at why the public gives credence to the sceptics.
In Depth
18 May 2013 11:57 GMT
Many Singaporeans are alarmed by a surge of corruption cases, but some see it as a sign their justice system is working.
18 May 2013 12:18 GMT
World Bank report says developing nations will control about half of the world's investment capital by 2030.
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A four-part series that gives a rare insight into the country on the move, with history in tow.
Series on the Palestinian 'catastrophe' of 1948 that led to dispossession and conflict that still endures.
Two years since the start of the uprising, rebels and Assad's forces remain locked in conflict.
China aims to expand its influence in the resource rich area.
Extensive coverage of war crimes tribunals and controversial calls for blasphemy laws.
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