All Asia: South & Central
The PR challenge in Afghanistan: suicide bombing, Quran burning, and murky dataThe US and NATO continue to offer relentlessly optimistic reports. But they aren’t reversing the erosion of public confidence, and attacks like today's suicide bombing don't help.
Bin Laden hide-out: Leaks suggest Pakistani officers knewBin Laden hide-out: Material from WikiLeaks suggests mid-ranking Pakistani Army officials may have known about the Osama bin Laden hide-out in Pakistan, but official US statements do not back that up.
NATO pulls out of Afghan ministries. What's the impact?Many Afghans say advisers create a valuable link to NATO and foreign donors, but Afghans who work close with the advisers say the training and oversight varies in quality.
Navy SEALs aftermath: Pakistan tears down Osama compoundOn Saturday, Pakistan started ripping down the compound where US Navy SEALs killed Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in 2011.
India's economy loses its lusterIndia's much-heralded economic boom is faltering, with stock index declining 25 percent. Speed bump or meltdown?
In landmark trial, Pakistan prime minister charged with contemptThe indictment of Pakistan Prime Minister Gilani has polarized public opinion, with some seeing a victory for rule of law, but others worried about an antidemocratic precedent.
Upheaval in the Maldives: 4 things you should know The Maldives, an archipelago nation best known for its beaches and resorts, is suddenly making headlines after its president stepped down amid protests. What's going on in the Maldives?
What happens when troops - and money - leave Afghanistan?The drawdown of foreign troops – now slated for 2013 – could destabilize Afghanistan's economy – or, according to some, help stem rampant corruption.
Pakistan high court to charge prime minister with contemptPakistan’s highest court said on Feb. 2 it would charge Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani with contempt of court for refusing to reopen a corruption case against President Asif Ali Zardari.
Mistreatment of Afghan women caused by far more than TalibanThe recent murder of an Afghan woman for giving birth to a daughter, rather than a son, has captured international attention and serves as a reminder that mistreatment of women is culturally tolerated.
- New to Pakistan's Taliban-heavy tribal areas: political campaigns
Pakistani President Zardari lifted a 64-year ban on political party activity in the federally administered tribal areas, saying the reforms would help defeat the 'militant mindset' there.
