has "an obvious bias". AP

Pak gunman charged with act of terrorism

Islamabad: A man has been charged Saturday with act of terrorism for creating chaos in the capital which lasted for several hours after he started firing near the parliament. Sikandar Hayat has been charged with act of terrorism under Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act and attempted murder under Pakistan Penal Code among other charges, Express Tribune reported. PTI

29 killed, 14 missing in China floods

Beijing: At least 29 people have died and 14 reported missing in floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in northeastern China over the past week, state media said Saturday. Floods in Heilongjiang, Liaoning and Jilin provinces have led to relocation of 140,000 people, Xinhua news agency reported. PTI

Lawyer: Cleric cleared in Pak blasphemy case

ISLAMABAD: A lawyer said a Pakistani court dismissed charges against the cleric who accused a young Christian girl of blasphemy and had been arrested for allegedly forging evidence against her. Wajid Gilani said a district judge in Islamabad granted his motion to acquit his client Khalid Chishti. PTI

Gunmen attack media office in Pak , 2 injured

Karachi: Two persons were injured when four armed men opened indiscriminate firing at the office of leading Express media group in Karachi, police said. At least 22 rounds were fired at the building. PTI