Afghan peace process stalled by larger fears
An Afghan soldier is seen through the wreckage of a car after a suicide attack.
As the Taliban steps up attacks, the prospects for negotiated settlement to the conflict appear dim.
Activists bristle as India cracks down on foreign funding of NGOs
Government bars groups that oppose nuclear energy, human rights abuses from accepting overseas donations.
Without U.S. air support, Afghans struggle to save their wounded
More lives are at risk as the U.S. helicopters that the Afghan army has relied on to transport its injured leave.
Pakistan army chief meets incoming prime minister in ‘good omen’
Gen. Ashfaq Kayani, head of Pakistan’s powerful army, holds significant sway over civilian affairs.
Sibling spy intrigue puts spotlight on S. Korea’s wary eye toward defectors
Yoo Woo-sung made strides in Seoul. Then his sister told interrogators he was on a mission for the North.
N. Korea fires 3 missiles into the sea
The launch, reported by South Korea, tests the recent calm on the peninsula after a period of heightened tension.
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More images from inside North Korea
A rare visual tour of the reclusive and secretive country.
Latest Headlines
- Obama, China's Xi to meet earlier than expected, amid issues from North Korea to cyberspying
- Owner, Chinese state media say Chinese fishing boat, 16 crew released by North Korea
- Asian stock markets fall as traders await signals from Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke
- 4 more bodies recovered, bringing death toll from collapse at US-owned Indonesian mine to 21
Photos from around the region
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
- Obama, China's Xi to meet earlier than expected, amid issues from North Korea to cyberspying
- Owner, Chinese state media say Chinese fishing boat, 16 crew released by North Korea
- Asian stock markets fall as traders await signals from Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke
- 4 more bodies recovered, bringing death toll from collapse at US-owned Indonesian mine to 21
Africa
- Tunisian feminist arrested for 'provocative' appearance in holy city
- Islamist politician calls for ailing Algerian president to show self after 3 week absence
- South Africa's father figure: As frail Mandela fades, his image is still in political fray
- M23 rebels clash with soldiers in eastern Congo, forcing thousands to flee violence
Middle East
- Official: Palestinians holding off on UN agency membership, mainly to give US effort a chance
- Iraqi officials: 5 car bombs across Baghdad's Shiite neighborhoods kill 16
- A look at the deadliest attacks in Iraq since the 2011 US troop pullout
- Security beefed up in Egypt's Sinai after kidnapping of security personnel
Europe
- Church of Scotland takes step to allow gay clergy in compromise vote
- British debate over EU could complicate Irish ‘bandit country’
- Russian special forces say they killed 2 militants planning a terrorist attack in Moscow
- Czech president under fire after blocking academic who is a gay rights activist
The Americas
- Mexico's top soccer league bans ownership of multiple teams in move seen as blow to Slim
- Cheers greet Mexican soldiers relieving western town cut off from supplies by drug cartel
- Guatemala's top court overturns ex-dictator's genocide conviction, orders trial to resume
- Autopsy: Ex-Argentina dictator Videla died from injuries suffered in fall in shower, at age 87
National Security
- US missile test postponed in April due to North Korean tensions is now scheduled for Tuesday
- Kerry challenges Congress on security at US diplomatic missions, vows to boost protection
- Army general who served in Afghanistan is Pentagon pick to command US troops in South Korea
- VA says more than 10,000 disability claims workers must put in overtime
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