Saturday:
Kandahar (Afghanistan): The Taliban unleashes a coordinated wave of attacks on government targets in the key southern Afghan city of Kandahar today, killing at least two people and wounding 29.
Benghazi (Libya): Muammar Gaddafi's forces rocketed the main fuel depot in Misrata, intensifying a two-month siege on the rebel-held city that has claimed civilian lives and prompted warnings of a humanitarian crisis.
Sunday:
Abbottabad/Islamabad: Pakistan's media regulatory watchdog bars live broadcasts by international media from Abbottabad, where Osama bin Laden was killed by US forces, and almost all foreign journalists leave the garrison city on the orders of authorities.
Washington: Osama bin Laden's Abbottabad hideout was an "active command and control centre" of al-Qaeda, the US has said, releasing five videos of the slain terror kingpin seized during the daring raid on his compound in Pakistan that showed how he "jealously guarded" his image.
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Monday:
Islamabad: Virtually questioning US role in the 90s that gave birth to Taliban and al Qaeda, Pakistan says it alone cannot be blamed for Osama bin Laden but said the army will conduct a probe whether he enjoyed support structure in the country.
Melbourne: An Australian swimwear label company, which triggered a controversy by depicting an image of Goddess Lakshmi on a bikini bottom and front of a model, has apologised to the Hindu community for hurting their sentiments.
Tuesday:
Washington: The US says discussions are underway with Pakistani authorities for getting access to three wives of Osama bin Laden and it is awaiting a response from Islamabad.
Washington: The adult sons of Osama bin Laden denounces the "arbitrary killing" of their father by the American forces and condemned his burial at the sea, as they asked why the al-Qaeda chief was "not arrested" and tried in a court to reveal the truth.
Wednesday:
Beirut: The Syrian army shells residential areas and unleashed security forces today in an intensified push to crush the uprising against authoritarian President Bashar Assad, killing an 8-year-old boy and at least 17 others, a human rights group said. Washington: The US has currently no plans to designate Pak-based terror network Haqqani network, as a foreign terrorist organisation (FTO), even as it slaps sanctions against Badruddin Haqqani, a "dangerous" commander of the outfit.
Thursday:
Tripoli: NATO-led air strikes hit Muammar Gaddafi's compound killing six people, the Libyan regime said as rebels celebrated the capture of Misrata airport and a British invitation to open their first foreign office.
Kabul: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh demands a thorough investigation into the presence of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan for several years, but ruled out a US-type operation by India to eliminate Pak-based terrorists wanted by it.
Kabul: India ratifies the UN Convention Against Corruption which Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said will help in dealing with the problem of black-money and corruption through legislative and administrative measures.
Friday:
Beirut: Syrian security forces open fire on thousands of protesters today, killing at least six people as soldiers tried to head off demonstrations by occupying mosques and blocking public squares according to human rights activists.
Tripoli: Moammar Gadhafi may be wounded and on the run, Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini says adding that the Libyan strongman's regime was disintegrating.