Afghanistan earthquake: Death toll climbs to 1,150 people in crisis-hit country
A devastating earthquake in crisis-hit Afghanistan this week resulted in at least 1,150 deaths, according to figures from state media on Friday.
Islamic leaders in India call for peace and cancellation of protests
Leaders of prominent Islamic groups and mosques in India have appealed to fellow Muslims to suspend plans for protests against derogatory remarks about the Prophet Mohammed made by two members of the ruling Hindu-nationalist party.
Nearly 1,000 killed after strong earthquake jolts Afghanistan
At least 920 killed and 600 other injured after magnitude 5.9 earthquake rocked remote parts of eastern Afghanistan and neighbouring Pakistan.
