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Sri Lankan Minister Killed in Blast

Sunday, April 06, 2008 8:05:00 PM

Sri Lanka's highways minister and at least nine other people were killed on Sunday by a blast near Colombo that was blamed on Tamil Tiger rebels, a security official said.   Full Story

Afghan, NATO Forces Kill 15 Taliban, Says Government

Sunday, April 06, 2008 8:20:00 AM

Afghan and NATO forces have killed 15 insurgents in clashes in the violence-plagued south, the Afghan Defence Ministry said.   Full Story

Devastating Indian Chemical Fire Under Control

Friday, April 04, 2008 8:13:00 PM

After nine hours, firefighters finally brought a devastating fire under control in western India. The fire broke out at a chemical factory in India's western Gujarat Province.    Full Story

Three Bombs Go Off in Nepal Capital, No Injuries

Friday, April 04, 2008 8:13:00 AM

Three small bombs exploded in Nepal's capital late on Friday days before an historic election, but there were no casualties or damage, police said.    Full Story

China Jails Another Rights Activist Before Olympics

Thursday, April 03, 2008 8:10:00 AM

BEIJING—A Chinese dissident outspoken on Tibet and other sensitive topics was jailed for three-and-a-half years on Thursday, a conviction likely to become a focus of international rights campaigns ahe ...   Full Story

Bhutan Gets Opposition as MPs Withdraw Resignation

Wednesday, April 02, 2008 8:02:00 PM

NEW DELHI—Bhutan's only two opposition members of the national assembly dropped plans on Wednesday to resign their seats over allegations of an unfair election, saying they would play the role of ...   Full Story

India Soccer Captain Spurns Olympic Torch

Tuesday, April 01, 2008 9:17:00 AM

NEW DELHI—Indian soccer captain Bhaichung Bhutia has refused to carry the Olympic torch this month in protest against China's response to the recent unrest in Tibet, an Olympic official said on Tu ...   Full Story

North Korea Lashes Out at South's New President

Tuesday, April 01, 2008 8:25:00 AM

SEOUL—North Korea unleashed a torrent of insults on Tuesday at South Korea's new president, the latest in a series of moves where Pyongyang has lashed out against his government's tough stance ...   Full Story

Armed Indian Villagers Protest POSCO's Steel Plans

Tuesday, April 01, 2008 8:14:00 AM

BHUBANESWAR, India—Police in eastern India briefly detained hundreds of villagers on Tuesday as they protested against South Korean firm POSCO's plans to build a steel plant they say will force th ...   Full Story

Musharraf Swears in Pakistan Cabinet Full of Foes

Tuesday, April 01, 2008 8:10:00 AM

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf swore in 24 members of Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani's cabinet on Monday, six weeks after opposition parties won a general election.   Full Story

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