All Asia: South & Central
- Kashmir clashes emerge despite curfew as mourning for Wani continues
Widespread anti-India protests erupted throughout divided Kashmir, even as authorities prevented tens of thousands of people from offering Friday prayers in big mosques.
- On Kashmir holiday lake, deep tensions float just below calm waters
Dal Lake is a lifeline for people who make their living as fishermen and guides for tourists – and a microcosm of the struggles of the India-controlled region.
- Kashmir violence: Why militant's death could become a new rallying point
Burhan Wani was killed by Indian troops on Friday. He had become popular among many Kashmiris as a new face of protest against India.
- First LookMilitants kill three worshippers at Bangladeshi Ramadan celebration
Militants attacked police at Bangladesh's largest Eid celebration, continuing the country's intensifying trend of extremist violence days after a deadly attack in Dhaka.
- ISIS claims Dhaka hostage-taking as Bangladesh combats extremism
The United States and Bangladesh have promised more cooperation against violent extremism. Bangladeshi officials have been reluctant to acknowledge IS is active in the country, however.
- First LookMore than a year after Nepal quake, government agrees to speed up aid
The government overcame political in-fighting to agree to provide aid, in two installments, to families struggling in the wake of the devastating April 2015 earthquake.
- Hope amid war: Why some young Afghans refuse to flee
On World Refugee Day, Afghan's chief executive tweeted about the 60,000 refugees who voluntarily repatriated so far this year. Others, from an IT worker to an Afghan Olympic committee official, explain why they're determined to never leave.
- Hope amid war: Why some young Afghans choose to stay
- Is the US moving to expand airstrikes in Afghanistan?
The expected decision comes as the Afghans struggle with a resurgent Taliban. The UN says 3,545 Afghan civilians were killed and 7,457 wounded in 2015.
- Cover StoryNepal's earthquake: A push to rebuild without child labor
Child labor often spikes following natural disasters. Nepal wants to break that mold and help kids like Dorje Lama.
- Are Obama and Modi BFFs? Why Indians doubt it
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives Tuesday at the White House for his seventh meeting with the US president.
- US drone strike on Taliban leader: Will it enable or impede Afghan diplomacy?
Afghan Taliban leader Mansour, target of a US drone strike, was seen as an opponent of the peace process with Kabul. But killing him could backfire, analysts say.
- Afghan journalists face threats from Taliban, officials, and even family
The Taliban used to take relative care not to target journalists, as a way to tell 'their side' of the story. But that has changed.
- As Afghan insecurity deepens, can Ghani government fight back?
The Taliban – now in control of about one-third of the country – have vowed to conduct an unprecedented spring offensive. But the government is trying to counter more effectively – good news to truck driver Sayed Jan.
- Afghanistan peace deal with small militant group: A template for progress?
The Afghan government expects to finalize a peace deal with the notorious militant insurgent group, Hezb-i-Islami, within days.
- Malaysia officials confirm Flight 370 debris found off Africa coast
Malaysia Airways Flight 370: Malaysian transport minister says one piece is an engine cowling, and the other is an interior panel piece from an aircraft cabin.
- First LookKidnapped son of ex-PM of Pakistan heads home after surprise rescue
A US-Afghan raid in Pakistan on a suspected al Qaeda compound resulted in the unexpected rescue of the kidnapped son of a former Pakistani prime minister.
- Pakistan tribal council members face trial for 'honor killing' of teenage girl
Thirteen members of a Pakistani tribal council, who killed a 17-year old girl as punishment for helping one of her friends elope, will face trial under anti-terrorism laws.
- Bangladesh terror attacks target culture of tolerance
Muslim-majority Bangladesh has long been a bulwark against Islamist radicalism. That appears to be making it a growing target.
- One year after Nepal's devastating quake, victims still wait to rebuild
The Nepali government has yet to rebuild a single permanent house or school destroyed in the April 25 quake, the country's worst natural disaster in eight decades.