Kyrgyzstan: Did Moscow Subvert a U.S. Central Asian Ally?
Members of the besieged government of Kyrgyzstan suspect that Moscow precipitated the violent upheaval that has swept the former Soviet republic in Central Asia.
Indian government promises strong response to Maoists
India's security forces have stepped up the search for Maoist rebels in the insurgency-hit eastern state of Chhattisgarh, following Tuesday's deadly attack that killed 76 policemen.
Anger at corruption and rising prices fuelled violence in Kyrgyzstan
Violent clashes between police and protestors broke out on Wednesday in Kyrgyzstan. The protests are in response to the country's endemic corruption and the rising cost of living.
Time to change the status quo
Through all the ups and downs of the past few weeks, one thing is clear: The dynamics of the US-Israeli-Palestinian axis have shifted.
Afghan election officials resign
The head of Afghanistan's election commission and his deputy quit following Western pressure over electoral fraud.
India, China sign agreement to establish hotline between PMs
In a significant step in taking their bilateral relations to a new level, India and China today signed an agreement to establish a hotline between Prime Ministers of the two countries.
Kyrgyz protests spread to capital
Riot police fire tear gas and stun grenades to disperse opposition protesters in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, reports say.
Kyrgyzstan: Bakiyev confronts political crisis
Kyrgyzstan, a Central Asian state that experienced the Tulip Revolution in 2005, is once again going through a bout of political instability, one with uncertain ramifications for President Kurmanbek Bakiyev’s administration.
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