Militants attack Pakistan air base
(AAMIR QURESHI / AFP/GETTY IMAGES)
Brazen raid by Taliban fighters armed with automatic weapons, suicide vests and rocket-propelled grenades leaves 10 dead.
U.S. helicopter crashes in Afghanistan
The crash in the southern Afghan province of Kandahar killed 11 people, including seven U.S. troops.
Australia upholds tobacco logo ban
Ruling by Australia’s High Court will force the world’s biggest tobacco companies to sell cigarettes in plain packaging.
Pakistani Hindus flee to India
The arrival of more than 250 Pakistani Hindus over the last two weeks poses a diplomatic quandary for New Delhi.
Chinese activists arrested by Japan after landing on disputed island group
The conflict is the latest in a string of blowups over disputed island territories in East Asian waters.
Breaking the rules by breaking the fast
This Ramadan, some sophisticates in Islamabad have noticed a more tenacious approach to enforcement.
Photo Gallery
Now and then in Japan
Images taken after the earthquake and tsunami struck, juxtaposed with scenes a year later.
Latest Headlines
- Chinese state media say senior North Korean holds talks with President Hu Jintao
- State media say senior North Korean holds talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao
- Lawyer says Chinese court to hand down verdict Monday in murder trial of politician's wife
- Thai police say fire sweeps through nightclub on southern resort island of Phuket, killing 4
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
- Chinese state media say senior North Korean holds talks with President Hu Jintao
- State media say senior North Korean holds talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao
- Lawyer says Chinese court to hand down verdict Monday in murder trial of politician's wife
- Thai police say fire sweeps through nightclub on southern resort island of Phuket, killing 4
Middle East
- Israel says 6 Palestinians wounded in West Bank firebomb attack; Jewish extremists suspected
- Egyptian TV presenter, chief editor to go on trial over insulting country's president
- U.N. council agrees to end observer mission in Syria
- Militants in Iraq strike with bombs and shootings, killing at least 59 and wounding over 100
The Americas
- In fight with UK over Assange asylum, Ecuador's president lays claim to moral high ground
- Tiny Cook Islands borrows SUVs as expected visit by Hillary Clinton puts squeeze on resources
- Mexico detains 8 suspects in killings of journalists in eastern Veracruz state
- Google using 3-wheeled bike to add panoramic views of Mayan ruins to 'Street View' feature
National Security
- Army had 26 suicides in July, its highest monthly total on record and double the June total
- Army general investigated over alleged lavish travel, hotel spending, faces possible demotion
- Army probes general’s alleged lavish spending
- With Romney and Ryan on the ballot, Republican ticket light on foreign policy experience
