All Asia: South & Central
FocusWhat will the Afghanistan war legacy be?Much of the Soviets' development work got wiped out by a civil war in the 1990s. But the scope of the effort then was limited compared with the work today.
Progress WatchNeither heat nor gloom ... Afghan post office deliversAs the Afghan government struggles to develop, the post office has quietly managed to become one of the nation's most efficient institutions - and with extremely limited international assistance.
India's top court orders roads for pilgrims through fragile territoryThe ruling, which worries environmentalists and Muslim separatists alike, followed a summer in which 86 pilgrims died making the trek to the Amarnath cave, one of the holiest sites in Hinduism.
Afghans on the debate: We're okay with not being talked aboutThough some Afghans are worried about the US lack of interest in Afghanistan, some say foreign policy on Afghanistan isn't really dependent on the person who will be the president of the US.
Bangladesh worries plot to blow up the Federal Reserve will hurt moderate imageThe latest high-profile terrorist suspect in the US hails from Bangladesh, a country that has actually shown a remarkable ability to tamp down Islamic militancy.
Pakistanis debate real enemy: girl-shooting Taliban or drone-firing USThe news that the Taliban shot 14-year-old Malala Yousufzai for speaking out against them has sparked debate that highlights a major division in Pakistan.
Baba Ramdev: Can a yogi turn Indian politics on its head?Baba Ramdev is a Hindu yoga guru-turned-anticorruption campaigner. He's the latest incarnation of the spiritual political reformer, an archetype running throughout Indian history.
The Malala moment: 6 Pakistani views on the girl shot by the Taliban
Gen. Dunford to head Afghan war, wrap it upUS Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford's main challenges are likely to be managing the wind down of the war in Afghanistan. Afghans expect to see few changes on the ground.
Taliban shooting of 14-year old sparks outrage in PakistanHundreds of people took to the streets to show their anti-Islamist sentiment after the Pakistani Taliban took responsibility for shooting a 14-year-old Pakistani girl in the head.- Girl who defied Pakistani Taliban shot for ‘promoting Western culture'Malala Yousafzai told Pakistani media in 2009, 'I don’t mind if I have to sit on the floor at school. All I want is education.'
Code Pink joins Pakistani political party in anti-drone protestSome 30 men and women between the ages of 22 and 80 from the antiwar coalition Code Pink joined forces with Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and his party.- Facebook and YouTube blocked in KashmirAuthorities in Indian-controlled Kashmir jumped on the 'Innocence of Muslim' film as an excuse to shut down social media in the disputed region.
- Key actors in Afghan peace process say it's a no-goWhile the US has pledged to work toward a negotiated settlement with insurgents, some insiders say the US is pulling back from that.
Afghanistan war claims 2,000th US soldier, but pace slowingThe 2,000th US soldier to die may have been the victim of another insider attack. Overall, the conflict has grown less deadly for US troops since 2010.
India launches 101st space mission, and looks to MarsThe mission will be carried out without international help, highlighting the growth and ambition of India's home-grown space program, which plans to launch a mission to Mars.
Pakistani officials disavowal minister's bounty offer on anti-Islamic filmmakerOn Saturday, Pakistan's railways minister told reporters that he would be willing to face arrest for announcing a $100,000 bounty on the makers of an anti-Islamic film that sparked violent protests.
Why did the Pakistani government sanction protests?Analysts say the decision by the Pakistani government to sanction a special day for protests was a political move to draw support from a public that has larger frustrations with the US.
Afghanistan's softer insurgents claim suicide attack. What next?Militant group Hizb-e-Islami claimed Tuesday's suicide bombing in Kabul that killed 12 civilians. The group had been more discriminating in targets, and more engaged in peace talks.
Joint raids suspended: NATO's Afghanistan strategy hits hurdleThe new policy is likely to put even more distance between NATO and Afghan forces, stressing relations at a time when NATO has been working to hand over security to the Afghans.
