Facing terrorist threat, Pakistan creates its own Patriot Act
The government says the measure provides more transparency, but activists fear it will lead to abuses.
Pakistani Taliban selects hard-line new leader
Maulana Fazlullah, a widely feared militant, ordered the shooting of teen education advocate Malala.
Workers prepare to remove fuel at Japan’s crippled plant
Fukushima Daiichi is set to begin a delicate but groundbreaking step in a cleanup expected to last decades.
Thanks to old law, S. Korea is the land of Internet Explorer
Despite its tech savvy, the country depends on a browser that has lost market share elsewhere.
Is there life on Mars? India hopes to help find the answer.
India plans to launch its Mars mission on Tuesday.
U.S. drone strike prompts rebuke, threats in Pakistan
The day after the killing of Hakimullah Mehsud, the Pakistani Taliban moves to elect a new leader.
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Pakistan’s Mr. Popular
Imran Khan hopes to replicate his success on the cricket pitch in the field of Pakistani politics.
India election sees change
After 34 years, world’s longest-serving democratically elected communist party loses power.
The art of Ai Weiwei
A collection of popular works of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, who was arrested by the Chinese police.
Global nuclear debate heats up
Governments around the world are questioning the use of nuclear power.
Powerful quake, aftershocks rattle Tokyo
A massive earthquake and tsunami struck the eastern coast of Japan.
Quake in New Zealand kills scores
The search for survivors continues after 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch.
Elsewhere in World
Asia / Pacific
- Philippine typhoon death toll could reach 10,000 after strongest storm ravages central region
- More than 100 dead in Philippines after typhoon’s onslaught
- Maldives presidential election leads to runoff but 2nd place candidate wants it postponed
- Typhoon Haiyan slams Philippines
- Chess world championship match between Anand and Carlsen begins with quick draw
Middle East
- Kerry: US understands, respects 'very strong feelings' of friends, allies on Iran
- No nuclear deal with Tehran: Top EU diplomat, Iranian foreign minister say differences remain
- Kerry: Iran talks 'a long and interesting process, but a very productive one'
- No nuke deal with Tehran: Top EU diplomat and Iranian foreign minister say differences remain
The Americas
- Venezuela wins seventh Miss Universe as nation keeps churning out beauty amid economic crisis
- Miami Herald reporter released after 2-day detention in Venezuela for reporting on crisis
- Colombia club shooting leaves 8 dead, 6 injured
- Venezuelans stand in line all night for bargain TVs after leader seizes appliances store chain
National Security
- Army veteran in NJ is 1 millionth new GI Bill beneficiary
- Veterans Affairs suspends mandatory overtime for workers as disability claims backlog drops
- JFK's Caroline: Family's sole survivor is keeper of family flame and new ambassador to Japan
- JFK's Caroline: Family's sole survivor is keeper of family flame and new ambassador to Japan