India caught in middle between U.S., Iran

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India’s balancing act in its ties with the U.S. and Iran is proving hard to sustain.

Report: Chinese hackers breach Nortel networks

Report: Chinese hackers breach Nortel networks

Hackers based in China are said to have executed a long-term breach at Nortel.

Pakistanis debate merits of hip-hop

Pakistanis debate merits of hip-hop

An effort to ban the music in schools turns into a lesson in tolerance.

Taboo questions about China’s president-in-waiting

Taboo questions about China’s president-in-waiting

As the Communist Party prepares for the ascent of Xi Jinping, the details of his father’s tumultuous political career are increasingly sensitive topics.

Pakistani prime minister to stand trial for contempt

Pakistani prime minister to stand trial for contempt

Yousuf Raza Gilani has defied court orders to reopen old corruption cases against Pakistan’s president.

Views from China’s vice president

Views from China’s vice president

A transcript of written answers from Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, as translated and provided to The Post by the Chinese government.

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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