Central & South Asia
Bangladesh Jamaat leader sentenced to death
Fresh violence erupts following conviction of Delwar Hossain Sayedee over atrocities during 1971 liberation war.
Last Modified: 28 Feb 2013 12:47 GMT
President's office expresses outrage at court decision to punish minor rape victim convicted of having premarital sex.
Last Modified: 28 Feb 2013 12:58 GMT
Police say at least 18 people have died in a fire at an illegal market in eastern city of Kolkata.
Last Modified: 27 Feb 2013 12:27 GMT
At least 17 people, including 11 policemen and six civilians, killed in attack on checkpoint in Ghazni province.
Last Modified: 27 Feb 2013 14:21 GMT
Budget announcement due for countrywide network that plays vital role in transporting a large number of people.
Last Modified: 26 Feb 2013 09:33 GMT
City struggles to cope with the loss of 16 lives in latest attack, even as police continue investigations.
Last Modified: 23 Feb 2013 18:08 GMT
Exit follows assurances won by Indian diplomat that Mohamed Nasheed will be free to campaign for presidential polls.
Last Modified: 23 Feb 2013 21:10 GMT
Landmine kills at least eight people, including six policemen, in explosion in Bihar state blamed on Maoist fighters.
Last Modified: 23 Feb 2013 06:15 GMT
Malik Ishaq, leader of banned group which claimed responsibilty for recent bombing in Quetta, detained for one month.
Last Modified: 22 Feb 2013 16:43 GMT
Jamaat-e-Islami supporters clash with police in Dhaka and other cities amid heightened tension over war-crimes trial.
Last Modified: 22 Feb 2013 20:03 GMT
Saudi Arabia responds to Sri Lanka's withdrawal of its ambassador to the kingdom after the beheading of a national.
Last Modified: 20 Feb 2013 10:46 GMT
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07 Feb 2013 15:25 GMT
After decades of suppression, the Russian Orthodox Church appears to be back in favour with the country's leadership.
25 Jan 2013 05:54 GMT
Can survivors of witch hunts in India change traditional beliefs to stop the brutal practice?
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