Asia

Roadside bombs kill 2 soldiers in Pakistan
Two roadside bombs killed two soldiers in a restive northwestern region of Pakistan on Sunday while a gun attack in the country's south killed two ...
Pakistan summons US envoy over drone strike
Just days after taking power, Pakistan's new government summoned a top U.S. envoy Saturday to lodge a protest over a U.S. drone strike, suggesting ...
Pakistan officials say US drone strike kills 7
A suspected U.S. drone strike killed seven militants in Pakistan near the Afghan border on Friday, Pakistani intelligence officials said. The missiles ...
Pakistan swears in 25-member Cabinet
Pakistan's new prime minister unveiled a 25-member Cabinet on Friday, a group that many here hope will waste no time in tackling major economic, ...
Windies beats Pakistan by 2 wickets in CT
West Indies gathered its wits in time to fend off a resurgent Pakistan and win a tense, low-scoring Champions Trophy match by two wickets at The Oval ...
2 get death in Pakistan case tainted by class
Two young men received death sentences Friday over a fatal shooting that exposed class divisions in Pakistan and led to an unusual social media ...
India beats South Africa in Champions Trophy
Shikhar Dhawan struck a maiden one-day international century to set up India's 26-run win over South Africa in a high-scoring Champions Trophy opener ...
Roadside bomb kills 3 policemen in Pakistan
Police say a roadside bomb targeting police has killed three officers and wounded another in northwestern Pakistan. Senior police officer Shafiullah ...
Indian star Amitabh Bachchan to act in TV series
Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan says he'll make his television acting debut in a new series this year. Bachchan announced the new and not-yet titled ...
Afghan governor: Airstrike kills 3; NATO denies
The governor of an eastern province in Afghanistan alleged on Thursday that an overnight NATO airstrike killed three civilians and wounded seven ...
SA wins toss, bowls 1st in Champions Trophy opener
South Africa won the toss and bowled first against India in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy in cold conditions on Thursday.
Myanmar police kill 3 Rohingya in clash over homes
At least three women from Myanmar's Rohingya minority were shot dead this week in a clash with security officials over new housing arrangements, ...
New Pakistan PM vows better economy, end to drones
As he stepped into the prime minister's job for the third time Wednesday, Nawaz Sharif vowed to improve Pakistan's limping economy and end American ...
Prestigious forum draws decision-makers to Myanmar
Myanmar prepared Wednesday to show off what two years of reform-minded elected government has accomplished as it welcomed business titans and ...
American tourist brutally raped in India
On Tuesday, police reported that an American tourist was gang-raped in the northern Indian resort town of Manali. Three men picked her up in a truck ...
Indian cricket seeks respite in Champions Trophy
With Indian cricket reeling from a corruption scandal, the national team can provide some much-needed respite by winning the seventh and final edition ...
India beats Australia by 243 runs in CT warmup
India bowled Australia out for an unprecedented 65 to seal a crushing 243-run victory in a Champions Trophy warmup game at Sophia Gardens on Tuesday.
UK military chief discusses Myanmar training link
Britain's most senior serving military officer discussed possible training cooperation with Myanmar's armed forces during a visit that ended Tuesday, ...
Bollywood actress Jiah Khan found dead
Bollywood actress Jiah Khan has been found dead at her home in Mumbai, police said Tuesday. A police official, speaking on condition of anonymity, ...
Police: Gunmen kill lawmaker in northwest Pakistan
Pakistani police say attackers have shot and killed a newly elected provincial lawmaker in the northwestern town of Hangu. Senior police officer Bin ...
Think tank: China boosts nuclear arms arsenal
China, India and Pakistan have increased their nuclear weapons by about 10 warheads each in the past year, and other nuclear states appear set on ...
Pakistani president says he will not run again
The president of Pakistan said in an interview aired Sunday that he will not run for another term, a decision that was widely expected after his party ...
Vinegar cancer test saves lives, India study finds
A simple vinegar test slashed cervical cancer death rates by one-third in a remarkable study of 150,000 women in the slums of India, where the disease ...
India beats Sri Lanka in Champions Trophy warmup
Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik smashed centuries as India beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets on Saturday in a run-friendly warmup for the Champions Trophy.