All Asia: South & Central
Malala Yousafzai: Why the global hero is scorned in PakistanMalala's Western connections are increasingly being viewed through a conspiratorial lens.
New life for old ties: Are India and the US about to improve relations?US-India ties have been on a downswing for the past few years. But eyes are on聽India鈥檚 Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as he meets with US President Obama in Washington today.
Pakistan earthquake relief efforts face serious security risksTwo missiles were launched at a military aid helicopter on its way to survey a remote region in Pakistan where a massive earthquake killed more than 350 people.
How the Taliban sent more girls to school in PakistanThe NGO set up by Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani schoolgirl who survived a Taliban attack, is paying for the education of 40 girls across the Swat Valley.
Why did militants attack Pakistani 海角大神s?More than 80 people were killed yesterday leaving a 海角大神 church in Pakistan, potentially derailing the new government's plan to hold talks with the Pakistani Taliban.- Will anyone heed an Indian fatwa against photography?A renowned Indian Deobandi seminary issued an Islamic ruling last week declaring photography 'sinful.' But the derisive reaction of many Indian Muslim point to waning influence.
New Delhi gang rape verdict: 'death to all'A New Delhi court caps one of India's highest profile trials, sentencing four men to death for the murder and gang rape of a medical student.聽
India court finds four men guilty in bus gang rapeThe men were convicted on all counts against them, including rape and murder. They are expected to receive the death penalty.
31 killed in Indian religious violenceHindus and Muslims in India rioted over the weekend, killing at least 31, and聽sparking fear of a return to communal violence.
Afghan female military pilot gives wing to young girls' dreams2nd聽Lt. Niloofar Rhmani recently became Afghanistan's first female pilot in three decades. But even as she and other women break barriers, many are concerned about life after the 2014 drawdown of Western forces.
FocusSecrets of Semipalatinsk: How nuclear theft was averted in Central AsiaMore nuclear material remains at the former Soviet nuclear test site in Kazakhstan, but collaboration between the US and Russia has locked down most of it.- FocusThe cost of being the world's No.1 uranium producerKazakhstan's industry has skyrocketed in the past 10 years. But what could that mean for the environment?
Pakistani madrasa denies US terror label, shrugs at sanctionsFor the first time ever, the Treasury Department puts sanctions on a madrasa. Its administrator denies the charges, but says it won't hurt the school financially.
Indian state outlaws profiting on miracles, summoning 'ghosts'The law was hurriedly passed after rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, who advocated for the legislation, was assassinated. Some Hindus claim it violates religious freedom.
What happened to India's economic miracle?The Indian rupee and the Bombay stock exchange are falling fast. In only a couple years, India went from 10 percent growth talk to barely 5 percent growth.
Pakistan's ex-leader Musharraf charged with murdering Benazir BhuttoThe former Pakistani military leader Pervez聽Musharraf聽was charged on Tuesday in connection with the 2007 killing of the former prime minister.
A second chance for Tibetan youth in exileOne organization is working to give young Tibetans the training they need to get jobs.聽
Pakistan's PM calls for peace as India and Pakistan trade blame over KashmirPakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif called for a 'new beginning' with India on Kashmir.聽
Pakistan's women can now dial-a-docIn a country where many struggle to access basic health services, a new telehealth service could provide Pakistanis the medical help they need.
How much influence will Iran have in post-US Afghanistan?Though Iran has been sponsoring projects in Afghanistan for years, Afghans have grown skeptical of their neighbor's intentions.聽
