NATO leaders agree on framework to wind down Afghanistan mission
(John Minchillo / AP)
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.
India’s telecom revolution hits snag
India’s dysfunctional systems of governance threaten to undermine a private-sector success story.
India’s manufacturing hits brick wall as economy slows
India’s government is desperate to grow its manufacturing sector, but critics fault its policies.
Ex-Beijing mayor regrets Tiananmen
Chen Xitong, Beijing mayor at time of massacre, says in new book it was preventable and “a tragedy.”
U.S. denies N. Korea spy operation
U.S. military denied a report it has sent commandos into N. Korea to spy on underground military sites.
Pakistani spy chief puts off U.S. visit
Delay comes amid U.S. criticism of 33-year prison term for doctor who aided CIA in hunt for bin Laden.
Photo Gallery
Now and then in Japan
Images taken after the earthquake and tsunami struck, juxtaposed with scenes a year later.
Latest Headlines
- On first trip abroad in 24 years, Suu Kyi visits Myanmar refugees in Thailand who fled war
- SKorea begins building promised high-speed railway to site of 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics
- Panetta: Pentagon to shift warships to Pacific; 60 percent of fleet will base there by 2020
- Panetta reveals plan focusing on Pacific
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
- On first trip abroad in 24 years, Suu Kyi visits Myanmar refugees in Thailand who fled war
- SKorea begins building promised high-speed railway to site of 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics
- Panetta: Pentagon to shift warships to Pacific; 60 percent of fleet will base there by 2020
- Panetta reveals plan focusing on Pacific
Africa
Europe
- Pope to attend La Scala concert of Beethoven's Ninth on 1st day of events focused on families
- Ministry of Defense says British soldier shot dead in southern Afghanistan
- NATO-led troops exchange fire with Serbs in Kosovo's tense north, at least 6 injured
- Eurozone unemployment stays at record 11 percent; Spain, Greece worst off
