NEW YORK - With US officials proclaiming an alleged European terror plot still active, New York City police conducted a drill that simulated a Mumbai-style attack on civilians on a crowded street in Manhattan's financial district.
WASHINGTON - The United States says it is pressing Pakistan "very hard" to go after Taliban segments connected with Al Qaeda crossing into Afghanistan as they pose a threat to nations around the world.
BRUSSELS - NATO troops are ready to help the Afghan government reach out to former Taliban combatants, the Western military alliance's chief confirmed Thursday.
RAIPUR - Four armed Maoists were arrested in Chhattisgarh Thursday after a brief gun battle with the police in restive Bastar region, officials said.
KABUL - Afghan President Hamid Karzai pardoned Thursday a Pakistani child who had been arrested by the security forces after he attempted to carry out a suicide attack in the country, the presidential palace said.
