NATO leaders agree on framework to wind down Afghanistan mission

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The strategy, built around the steady withdrawal of international troops through 2014, holds risks for Obama and could threaten the gains secured by U.S. forces.

Pakistani who helped CIA hunt bin Laden gets 33-year prison term

Pakistani who helped CIA hunt bin Laden gets 33-year prison term

Saying Shakil Afridi was a patriot, U.S. officials warned Pakistan of cuts in aid.

India raises gas price sharply

India raises gas price sharply

Controversial move, intended to stem falling currency, seen as likely problem for Singh’s government.

India’s Banerjee draws ridicule

India’s Banerjee draws ridicule

West Bengal’s chief minister said Marxists are plotting to kill her, aided by Maoists, foreign funds.

Behind Hashimoto, Osaka’s telegenic mayor, a sign of Japan’s discontent

Behind Hashimoto, Osaka’s telegenic mayor, a sign of Japan’s discontent

The country’s top rabble-rouser has a tea-partyish small-government philosophy — “creative destruction.”

NATO leaders agree on framework to wind down Afghanistan mission

NATO leaders agree on framework to wind down Afghanistan mission

The strategy, built around the steady withdrawal of international troops through 2014, holds risks for Obama and could threaten the gains secured by U.S. forces.

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.

China’s newly rich flaunt their money

China newly rich are spending their money on lavish goods.

Explosions shake Mumbai

Three blasts ripped through India’s financial hub, killing at least 17.

Yingluck Shinawatra, Thailand’s new PM

The sister of the exiled prime minister won his old office.

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.

Images from the Afghan war: Week of March 16, 2011

Continued photo coverage from the front lines.

Global nuclear debate heats up

Governments around the world are questioning the use of nuclear power.

Satellite photos of Japan

Aerial photos reveal the scale of the devastation.

Powerful quake, aftershocks rattle Tokyo

A massive earthquake and tsunami struck the eastern coast of Japan.

Women’s rights in Afghanistan

Advocates worry that programs aiding women are being rolled back.

Bhatti assassinated in Islamabad

Pakistan’s federal minorities minister gunned down.

Quake in New Zealand kills scores

The search for survivors continues after 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch.

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