All Asia: South & Central
India's ban on BBC film boomerangs, as critics assail rape injusticeGovernment officials deemed a documentary on rape too provocative to air. More than 90 percent of rape cases that go to trial in India end in acquittal, while thousands of other cases are never prosecuted.聽
In Myanmar, batons fly as student protesters meet harsh responseFor the past month, students have rallied against what they see as a restrictive new education law. Today, as they attempted to march toward Yangon, the government decided to crack down.
Delhi rape documentary: Would Indians believe rapist's views?The Indian government banned a film about a brutal 2012 rape and murder as potentially harmful to women.
Sherpas head back to Everest, leaving bitter protests behindAn avalanche that killed 16 Sherpas last year sparked protest over working conditions and pay, shutting down the rest of the 2014 season for international climbers.
Air in Delhi is world's worst, 13 other Indian cities aren't far behindIndia is ending years of denial about its air quality, while the US Embassy in New Delhi plans to聽give daily accurate measures of air quality for tourists and expatriates.聽
Over 120 dead following Afghan avalanche, official saysLarge parts of Afghanistan have been covered in snow as a major storm interrupted an otherwise mild and dry winter.
At least 70 dead in Bangladesh ferry accidentUp to 140 passengers were thought to be on the ferry when it capsized Sunday afternoon after being hit by a cargo vessel in the Padma River
Hindu homecoming? Case of India religious conversions looks bogus.A day after Obama talked religious freedom in Delhi, 150 海角大神s and Muslims supposedly became Hindu. Or did they?
Delhi election: Why an idealistic 'Common Man' beat PM Modi's partyThe ruling BJP and Congress, India's two political giants, were defeated Tuesday by an anti-corruption party led by a former tax inspector.
Afghan Taliban show resilience despite years of US 'capture-kill' policyUS forces in Afghanistan sought to defeat the Taliban by targeting their military and administrative chiefs. Yet today they remain a serious challenge to the new Afghan government.聽
Pakistan's venting over Kashmir provides stage for militantsKashmir Solidarity Day, celebrated annually in Pakistan, allows jihadist groups to air their anger over the disputed region. Just last month,聽the prime minister announced a 'zero tolerance' policy for militancy.
In Afghan capital, schoolgirls embrace freedoms denied to their mothersUnder Taliban rule, almost no Afghan girls went to school. Last year, some 3 million of 8 million students were female. With international forces now leaving the country, consolidating these gains may prove a challenge.聽
Paved roads a positive legacy of Afghan war. But who fixes potholes?Before 2002, Afghanistan had 50 miles of paved roads. Departing international forces are leaving more than 8,000 miles. Still, the World Bank estimates that a majority of roads aren't suitable for cars because of poor maintenance. 聽
India surprise: After visit, will religious freedom be Obama's legacy?At a time when members of the current Hindu nationalist government are talking about 'converting' religious minorities to Hindu beliefs, Obama's words on free exercise and equality left a ringing sound.
After vote, Afghanistan still can't form working government. Why?Parliament today approved only eight of 25 cabinet nominees. After a year of delay, many nominees fell apart under scrutiny or could not satisfy hurdles like age, education, and anti-communism.
Amid pomp on Delhi's King's Ave., signs of a changing US-India relationshipA trip to New Delhi designed to mend old differences kicks off with a nuclear deal and a big parade. China pooh-poohed the pomp and circumstance as merely symbolic.
Quality junk food in Kabul? Harder to find now at the legendary Bush Bazaar.The Bush Bazaar used to be a groaning table of cheap, authentic American goods in the Afghan capital. But with foreign forces down from 140,000 to 10,000, the place is not the same.
Early in Obama's India visit, a nuclear power breakthroughClimate change and defense issues remain ahead for Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the state visit. Tomorrow, Obama will be the first US leader to be guest of honor at India's Republic Day military parade.
Obama gets high India honor. Are better US-India ties on the way?Obama will be the first US presidential guest of honor at India's grand parade on Republic Day, Monday. While Obama has called the US-India relationship pivotal in the 21st century, divides on trade, energy, geopolitics are deeper than advertised.聽
Impeached and facing trial: Final blow to Thailand's ousted premier?Thailand's attorney general said Friday that criminal charges would be brought against former prime minister Yingluck Shinwatra over a failed rice subsidy program. A military-appointed assembly separately impeached her.聽
