RIYADH - Saudi Arabian security forces shot dead a suspected Islamist militant disguised as a woman, after he opened fire at them during a checkpoint inspection, local media said Saturday.

ISLAMABAD - A suspected female suicide bomber killed at least 43 people in a crowd receiving food at a distribution centre in Pakistan's tribal region Saturday, officials said.

DHAKA - Bangladesh authorities have found 13,000 bullets in a village on its northeastern border with India that they say were left behind by Indian militants.

TORONTO/NEW YORK/WASHINGTON - Beverage containers also came under the scanner at US and Canadian airports from Friday as the North American countries further tightened aviation security.

GUWAHATI - Years of life underground, then captured and put behind bars for another long stint, and finally back to the mainstream - life has turned full circle for at least five top separatist leaders currently out on bail in Assam.