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September 26, 2016

ADB says developing Asian economies are holding steady

Developing economies in Asia are holding steady and will grow at the earlier forecast rate of 5.7 percent this year and next, ...

September 26, 2016

India says Pakistan believes terror will bring territory

Pakistan continues to believe terrorist attacks will allow it to obtain territory it covets in Jammu and Kashmir, India's ...

September 25, 2016

India to ratify Paris Agreement on climate change

India's prime minister said Sunday that his country will ratify the Paris Agreement on climate change early next month.

September 24, 2016

Police say 24 passengers killed in Pakistan bus accident

Pakistani police say a speeding bus has plunged into a fast-flowing river in Pakistan's part of Kashmir, killing at least 24 ...

September 23, 2016

India trying diplomacy in dealing with rival Pakistan

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has long been known for his hard-line stance on Pakistan. It was a major part of the ...

September 22, 2016

The Latest: Pakistan says India can't wish away Kashmir rift

The latest on the high-level U.N. General Assembly meetings (all times local): 11 p.m. Pakistan's foreign ministry has ...

September 22, 2016

Ghana professors campaign for removal of new Gandhi statue

Professors at a university in Ghana's capital are campaigning for the removal of a new statue of Indian independence leader ...

September 21, 2016

World leaders rage against neighbors on 2nd day of UN debate

World leaders from Pakistan to Ukraine unleashed their regional grievances Wednesday, taking the stage of the U.N.

September 19, 2016

Pressure builds on India gov't to retaliate against Pakistan

India's prime minister came under increasing pressure Monday from within his own party, as many in the country demanded a ...

September 17, 2016

17 soldiers killed in attack at Indian army base in Kashmir

Suspected rebels using guns and grenades sneaked into a crucial army base in Indian-controlled Kashmir early Sunday and ...

September 16, 2016

Police arrest rights activist in Indian-controlled Kashmir

Police have arrested a prominent rights activist in Indian-controlled Kashmir a day after he was barred from leaving India ...

September 09, 2016

For immigrants in US, a soccer world cup of their own

During Bawitha Tling's tumultuous journey fleeing war and forced labor under Myanmar's dictatorship — first to a Malaysian ...

September 08, 2016

Obama: Americans will reject Trump's 'wacky' ideas

President Barack Obama said Thursday that Republican Donald Trump proves he isn't qualified to be president "every time he ...

September 07, 2016

AP Interview: Newly crowned Miss Japan proud of Indian roots

The newly crowned Miss World Japan is hardly a typical Japanese woman. Being half-Indian is only part of it.

September 02, 2016

Obama's Asian pivot leaves closer ties, new challenges

As Barack Obama embarks on what is likely to be his final trip to Asia as president, attention is returning to what is known ...

September 02, 2016

Workers strike across India to protest economic reforms

Millions of public sector workers across India went on strike Friday to protest economic reforms, saying the government's ...

August 31, 2016

Kerry extends India visit, to join Obama at G-20 in China

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is extending his stay in India and will join President Barack Obama in China for the G-20 ...

August 31, 2016

Monsoon rains, terrorism ad lib snag Kerry in South Asia

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's visit to South Asia this week has been filled with serious diplomatic meetings and ...

August 31, 2016

Indian-Americans, 'Horsetown USA' clash over building plans

The Southern California city of Norco markets itself as "Horsetown USA," and it's not unusual for cowboy hat-wearing ...