Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani says his government fully supports the armed forces, amid a deepening crisis with the military.

BBC: Pakistan PM Gilani seeks to calm military tensions

"Our government and parliament, and above all our patriotic people, have stood fully behind our brave armed forces and security personnel, " Mr Gilani said.

BBC: Pakistan PM Gilani seeks to calm military tensions

At the height of its fortunes in the early 14th century, Ravenser Odd was a town of national importance, regularly supplying the king with two fully equipped ships and armed men for his war with the Scots.

BBC: Lost villages

During his confirmation hearing in January, Mr Hagel sought to reassure the Senate armed services committee that he was "fully committed" to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

BBC: Chuck Hagel sworn in as US defence secretary

Crocker, testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee on April 8, said Congress "will remain fully informed" as the talks proceed.

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