All Asia: South & Central
- Afghan governance: more Judge Dredd than JeffersonMore than a decade into the US-led war in Afghanistan, local strongmen still undermine US and NATO efforts to establish a strong democratic culture in Kandahar.
In India, Anna Hazare again drawing crowds against corruptionThousands are once again assembling around anti-graft campaigner Anna Hazare in New Delhi, setting up another major distraction for India's beleaguered government.
How the NATO supply route closure hit Afghan truck driversTruckers in Kandahar lost the biggest part of their business when Pakistan closed off NATO supply routes to Afghanistan.
India riots: Illegal immigration is behind deadly clashes in AssamAt least 45 people have been killed in ethnic clashes between tribesmen and Muslims that started over the weekend in Assam State in northeast India, according to police.
FocusMongolia strikes it rich, but at what cost?Vast mineral deposits are bringing wealth to this country of 3 million. Now Mongolia is in a race to stem the threat of corruption.
FocusMongolia's relationship status with China? Complicated.Mongolia just rushed a law through parliament to make it harder for China to invest in Mongolia.
Pakistan to push out Afghan refugeesPakistan has hosted Afghan refugees for more than 30 years – one of the longest-running refugee problems in the world – but will cancel their status as 'refugees' by the end of the year.
Dalai Lama visits Kashmir, a disputed land like TibetThe Tibetan spiritual leader urged Kashmiris to follow the path of nonviolence only. Some Kashmiris questioned if it was the government that needed the message.
How to toss an anklebone and shoot an arrow like a MongolianAnklebone tossing and archery are two of the ancient steppe sports showcased this week in Mongolia's capital at a centuries-old celebration of Genghis Khan's empire.- In Kashmir, old torture centers get makeoverIn Kashmir, former torture centers are being refurbished into pricey homes and even an IT hub as the international spotlight grows on India's use of torture.
Once the conflict's center, Kandahar City calmsThe province has seen a 75 percent drop in insurgent attacks and activity compared with the same time last year, according to the Kandahar governor's office in Afghanistan.
Another $16 billion in aid, but Afghan businessmen say help usWorld leaders in Tokyo pledge more aid to Afghanistan. But Afghan businessmen worry that the country is too aid dependent and want help with the private sector.
Afghanistan funding: Local media already feeling the pinchWorld leaders meeting in Tokyo pledged $16 billion in more aid to Afghanistan today. But an overall decline in foreign spending is already squeezing efforts like independent journalism.- Just a 'sorry'? Pakistanis question NATO supply line deal.NATO supply routes through Pakistan to Afghanistan have been reopened after a long-awaited US apology, but Pakistanis question whether their demands have been met.
Pakistan opens NATO supply line in boon to US forces in AfghanistanDespite the cost savings, some analysts worry that coupling the reopening with Clinton’s apology sends the wrong message to Pakistan.
New prime minister unlikely to end Pakistan's political scufflesRaja Pervez Ashraf was selected to be the new Pakistani prime minister today, just three days after his predecessor was ousted by the Supreme Court in an ongoing political struggle.
Taliban attack Kabul resort, citing 'illicit fun' and alcoholTaliban militants killed at least 20 people in an all-night battle with Afghan security forces at a popular resort near Kabul.
Traffic at Rio+20 highlights challenge of growing citiesTake Mumbai: its infrastructure is groaning under the pressure of a decade-long economic boom, as people travel for business and rising incomes put more private vehicles on the road.
Pakistan bombing hints at free rein for radicals in QuettaA bus bombing in Quetta is the latest attack on Shiite Hazaras. The lack of arrests have prompted the Hazaras to suspect the state is complicit.
Q&A with Ahmed Rashid: What's going on with Pakistan's prime minister?Pakistani analyst Ahmed Rashid helps unpack the sudden dismissal of Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, and what it could mean for Pakistani democracy and US relations.
