All Asia: South & Central
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Afghanistan's middle class: What will happen to us when the US leaves?After the Taliban's ouster in 2001, thousands of Afghans found high-paying jobs in Kabul. As Westerners leave ahead of 2014, many Afghans' new middle-class lifestyle may be in danger.
Telangana: New Indian state would be world's 33rd largest countryIndia just approved the formation of Telangana. Opponents are concerned about its impact on Hyderabad, which is a hub for information technology companies like Google.聽
In electing new president, Pakistan takes another key democratic stepMamnoon Hussain, a leader of the ruling party, will succeed President Zardari. The vote follows May's historic transfer of power from one civilian government to the next.
Why a dam in Afghanistan might set back peaceA $200 million dam project will divert water from Iran. Afghan officials say they have no plans to negotiate water rights with Iran.
Afghan TV show brings officials face-to-face with ordinary peoplePresident Hamid Karzai and top ministers have appeared on 'Open Jirga,' giving Afghans a rare taste of accountability.
India offers another investigation to calm KashmirProtests have rocked the Himalayan region since soldiers killed four unarmed civilians in the Ramban district of Kashmir.聽
An Indian Romeo disappears while seeking his Pakistani JulietOne man's sudden disappearance after looking for the woman he met online highlights how difficult it can be for Pakistanis and Indians to bridge cultural and legal hurdles to unite.- Pakistan says it's ready to repair ties with IndiaThe government wants to import electricity from India as part of its efforts to solve Pakistan鈥檚 energy crisis and encourage cross border investment.
Deadly school lunch: India's free meals program under harsh scrutinyIndia's free lunch school program is the largest in the world, and until now, much lauded.
The ExplainerOsama bin Laden's life in PakistanA leaked report reveals new details, as well as a nation's vulnerabilities.
Could Bangladesh protests upend the government?Protests shut down Bangladesh this week after a war-crimes tribunal sentenced a prominent Islamist politician to 90 years in prison.
Malala and fellow teenage girls struggle not to stall out in schoolMalala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager who survived a Taliban assassination attempt, has become a leading voice for girls' education and spoke at the UN today.
Why was Pakistan a safe haven for Osama? Pervasive corruption.A newly leaked report details how Osama bin Laden could have been caught by any number of government functionaries over the years.
Pakistan report won't rule out state sheltering of bin LadenThe report was written by a government-appointed commission charged with investigating the Osama bin Laden raid.
Pakistan wants to talk to its Taliban, but doesn't know what to sayPakistanis favor comprehensive peace talks with the Tehrik-e-Taliban, but the process has been held back by disagreement over how to compromise.
What's behind the attacks on Shiites in Pakistan? More than 300 Shiite Muslims have been killed in four major attacks in Pakistan since the start of 2013. Country-wide protests among Shiites and supporters have, however, yet to result in a full-scale crackdown on extremist militants.
Kerry pledges US help for India's massive higher ed needsUS Secretary of State John Kerry signed eight memoranda of understanding on education with his Indian counterparts.
After foreign tourists killed in Pakistan, tourism industry faces precipiceLocal tour guides have reportedly started to receive e-mails from tourists canceling their climbing reservations.
Armed resistance reemerging in KashmirIndia's prime minister toured the disputed region a day after one of the deadliest attacks on Indian forces in years. India is talking up development, but political dialogue is lacking.
