Nawaz Sharif has vowed to review support for America’s 'war on terror' and says he will seek peace with the Taliban. Photograph: Jamil Ahmed/Xinhua Press/Corbis
Pakistan Vote: Nawaz Sharif In Talks On New Government -- BBC
Pakistani ex-PM Nawaz Sharif has been holding talks with party colleagues on forming a government, after claiming victory in parliamentary elections.
Unofficial results suggest a big lead for Mr Sharif's Muslim League (PML-N), though he may need support to govern.
Former cricketer Imran Khan, who could be the main opposition leader, said he was pleased with the high turnout but disappointed about reports of rigging.
The ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) seems to have been badly beaten.
It was one of several secular parties unable to campaign freely due to Taliban attacks.
Most of the remaining PPP seats look likely to be in its heartland of Sindh province.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria-linked group blamed in Turkey blasts; 43 die. Turkish minister: Bombers had contacts with Syria's secret police. Turkey: 9 detained in connection with car bombings.
Syrian rebels, government fight over key highways.
Four Filipino peacekeepers in Syria released.
Two last-minute candidates stir up Iran presidential race. 686 candidates register for Iran's upcoming presidential election.
UK company's spyware 'used against Bahrain activist', court papers claim.
Thousands of Israelis take to the streets to protest austerity measures.
Israeli PM criticized for installing bed on plane.
ASIA
Bangladesh issues warning as cyclone Mahasen intensifies. Myanmar moves internal refugees as cyclone nears.
Bangladesh arrests top Islamist leader on war crimes charges.
Taiwan ultimatum to Philippines over fisherman's death.
Afghanistan accuses Iran of holding 21 laborers.
Vietnam's Communist party appoints first US-educated official to top post.
China marks fifth anniversary of earthquake.
AFRICA
After decades as 'world's most dangerous' place, has Somalia turned the corner?
Rapes on rise in Somaliland, say medical officials.
Sudan says South Sudan helped rebels attacking major town.
Benghazi police bombed for second time in three days.
US forces on alert in response to Libya.
Central African Republic rebels demand payment.
Kofi Annan: Africa plundered by secret mining deals.
Egypt's Mubarak talks for 1st time since detention. Egyptian lawyer denies that Mubarak spoke to paper.
EUROPE
Bulgarians vote in parliamentary poll. Bulgarian police seize 350,000 'fake' ballots.
Georgian PM names pro-Western ally presidential candidate.
Britain's Cameron faces growing party splits over Europe.
French minister wants land for slaves’ descendants.
Serb nationalists reject deal with Kosovo.
Pope canonises 800 Italian Ottoman victims of Otranto.
AMERICAS
Pressure mounts on Boehner to appoint select committee on Benghazi.
IRS official knew in 2011 of 'Tea Party' targeting: watchdog report.
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Is there a morale crisis in the US nuclear force?
Tamerlan Tsarnaev's secret Virginia burial upsets locals.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Hezbollah and Al Qaeda fighters edging closer to full scale confrontation.
Egypt 'al-Qaeda linked plot on Western embassy' foiled.
Debate over whether drones will be a boon or menace continue.
UK denies Pentagon claim Britain in 'no rush' to free Guantánamo inmate.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
G7 nations agree to tackle tax evasion.
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