Obama stresses equality, unity in inaugural address
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President Barack Obama issued a impassioned call for national unity and equality in his second inaugural address on Monday, likening gay rights to civil rights for African-Americans, and warning against political "absolutism" in favor of unity and cross-border alliances.
Massive Bright Explosion on the Moon, Can be seen from Earth
NASA researchers who monitor the Moon for meteoroid impacts have detected the brightest explosion in the history of their program.
Nawaz Sharif seeks to ease strained India- Pakistan ties
Nawaz Sharif, poised to become Prime Minister for a third time after a decisive victory in Pakistan's election has stated that the mistrust that has long dogged relations with India must be tackled. In a brief interaction with journalists in Lahore, Sharif admitted that the fears of a backlash amid hopes of strengthening ties between India and Pakistan must be dealt with.
Nawaz Sharif in talks to form Pakistan government
Pakistani election winner Nawaz Sharif is in talks to form a new government after unofficial results from Saturday's election showed a stunning comeback for the wealthy 63-year-old tycoon.
Suicide bomb kills six in southwest Pakistan
The police chief of Pakistan's restive southwestern province of Baluchistan narrowly escapes a suicide attack that kills six.