All Asia: South & Central
- US soldier goes on killing spree: How events may unfold in Afghanistan
A US soldier, apparently acting alone after walking off a base, killed up to 17 Afghans including women and children on a rampage through at least three local homes in Kandahar Province.
- Bin Laden widows charged as new probe describes life with Osama bin Laden
Bin Laden's widows and children are being held at an undisclosed house in Islamabad. Pakistan's Interior minister said they would be placed under house arrest for illegally entering and living in the country.
- How well do you know Afghanistan? Take our quiz.
Afghanistan, which literally means "land of the Afghan," has become the scene of America's longest-running war. More than a decade into the conflict, how much do you know about this country in the heart of Asia?
- Elections in India point to political upheaval ahead
The poor showing for the ruling Congress Party in the bellwether state of Uttar Pradesh suggests the government could be turned out in national elections ahead.