All Asia: South & Central
- 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.
Female suicide bomber kills foreigners in Kabul in response to videoTuesday’s suicide bomb attack in Kabul killed at least 12 people. Responsibility was claimed by a moderate insurgent group that has rarely struck inside the Afghan capital.
India: Bring on the Wal-Mart greetersThe Indian government has loosened restrictions on foreign investment in retail, paving the way for Wal-Mart to open retail stores here.
Afghanistan anti-US protests heartfelt and spontaneousDemonstrations against the anti-Islam YouTube clip turned violent in Kabul Monday. Afghan clerics haven't pushed for public protests. Instead demonstrators took their cues from news of riots elsewhere.
Afghanistan: Six killed by insiders, insurgents blow up $180m in jetsGreen-on-blue attacks in Afghanistan have killed at least 51 international troops this year.
Pakistan avoids inflaming anti-US protestsStrong anti-US protests have swept across more than a dozen countries in response to an inflammatory video, but Pakistan's response has been comparatively muted because of preemptive government action.
Religious groups rally across Pakistan over anti-Islam filmDemonstrators in cities across Pakistan took to the streets to call for punishment against the makers of a film that insulted Islam.
Afghans take over Bagram jail: A step forward for justice?Some Afghans and Americans have questioned whether the Kabul government will be able to manage Bagram prison justly, now that the United States has handed over control.
Monitor report: Charged with murder, Indian Army officer got passport, fled to USA Monitor investigation finds that despite being wanted in India for the murder of a human rights lawyer in Kashmir, Maj. Avtar Singh was given a passport. He killed his family this June in the US.
Indian artist jailed for anticorruption cartoonsAseem Trivedi was arrested on charges of sedition and insulting national honor, raising concerns in India that the government is increasingly intolerant of dissent.
In Pakistan, girl freed but blasphemy debate still stuckActivists seeking to reform Pakistan's stringent blasphemy laws had hoped this case would spur change.
Progress WatchIndia and Pakistan sign landmark visa dealFor the first time ever, the two nuclear rivals have introduced tourist visas, sparking excited Facebook posts from Pakistanis eyeing a trip to the Taj Mahal and Indians looking to visit Harappa.
As Pakistani Christian girl is granted bail, critics call for blasphemy law reformA Pakistani judge granted bail today to a young, mentally challenged Christian girl accused of burning pages of the Islamic holy book.- Will US terrorist label for Haqqani network push Pakistan into a corner?Secretary of State Clinton officially designated the militant Haqqani network as a terrorist organization, raising concern among analysts that this could hurt US-Pakistani relations.
