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A man selling fabric waits for customers at a roadside stall in Lahore, Pakistan, September 25, 2011.

Closer Indian-Pakistani Trade Ties Could Mark Start of a Thaw

Pakistan’s decision to grant India 'Most Favored Nation' trade status could portend major breakthrough for traditional rivals

People use computers at an internet cafe in Hefei, Anhui province (September 2011)

China to Tighten Controls on Internet, Social Media

Move meant to thwart political activists use of new technologies to express public discontent

Turkish President Abdullah Gul, left, his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai, right, and President Asif Ali Zardari of Palistan walk after a meeting in Istanbul, Turkey. Turkey is hosting a conference this week on creating a regional strategy for improving s

US Presses for Greater Pakistani Role in Afghan Peace Process

Afghan, US officials believe Pakistan can play a crucial role in bringing insurgents to negotiating table

Commuters make their way on the platform at the Churchgate train station during the morning rush hour in Mumbai, India, October 31, 2011.

India Challenged to Provide Jobs, Education to Young Population

As world hits 7 billion population mark, India will surpass China to become world’s most populous country in less than two decades

The leader and founder of the moderate Islamic party Ennahda, Rached Ghannouchi, adresses the media during a press conference held in Tunis, October 28, 2011.

Tunisia Testing Newfound Freedom of Expression

A fearful population struggles to being public discourse about social, religious issues

French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrives for an EU summit in Brussels Oct. 26, 2011.

European Leaders Agree on Debt Deal

Agreement forces banks to accept 50 percent losses on Greek debt, shores up European banks

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talks to "Parazit" about Iran

Clinton Concerned Over Trend Toward Military Rule in Iran

Secretary of State tells VOA she believes government of Iran is a dictatorship, announces plans for online US embassy

Mustafa Akyol

Turkish Journalist Says Islam Craves Liberty

Journalist Mustafa Akyol challenges the practice of “enforced piety” in his new book, “Islam Without Extremes:A Muslim Case for Liberty"

Campaign manager of the Ennahda party, Abdelhamid Jlazzi (L) speaks outside the party's headquarters in Tunis. Moderate Islamists claimed victory on Monday in Tunisia's first democratic election, sending a message to other states in the region that long-s

Islamist Party Claims Victory in Tunisia Election

Election results confirm first-place finish by the moderate Islamic party Ennahdh