South Asia News and Features
India evacuates 1 million in flood-hit Bihar
Aug 29, 2008, 11:01 GMT
New Delhi - India on Friday carried out one of the biggest evacuation operations in its history, rescuing nearly 1 million people marooned in the flood-hit eastern state of Bihar, officials said. ... moreSouth Asia News
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Aerial attacks kill 22 militants in Pakistan (2nd Roundup)
Aug 29, 2008, 17:28 GMT
Islamabad - At least 22 pro-Taliban militants were killed as jet planes pounded insurgents' position, while four people died when troops foiled a car suicide bombing in north-west Pakistan, security officials said. ... more
EU provides humanitarian aid to India, Nepal flood victims
Aug 29, 2008, 15:04 GMT
Brussels - The European Commission said Friday it was providing more than 2 million euros (3 million dollars) in humanitarian aid to help the victims of floods in northern India and Nepal. ... more
Bangladesh announces talks to ease tensions ahead of polls (Roundup)
Aug 29, 2008, 14:28 GMT
Dhaka - The military-backed interim government in Bangladesh plans to hold talks beginning next week with major political parties to ease rising tensions ahead of the promised year-end general election, officials said Friday. ... more
Coalition: Around 2 dozen Taliban killed in Afghanistan (Roundup)
Aug 29, 2008, 14:12 GMT
Kabul - More than a dozen militants were killed after they attacked a US military base in southern Afghanistan, while up to 12 other militants were killed in a fight with coalition forces in an eastern region, the US military said Friday. ... more
50,000 Christian institutions in India shut down to protest attacks
Aug 29, 2008, 12:48 GMT
New Delhi - Nearly 50,000 schools, colleges and educational institutions run by Christian organizations and individuals across India shut down Friday to protest continuing violence against Christians in the eastern state of Orissa. ... more
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- India evacuates 1 million in flood-hit Bihar
- Dalai Lama admitted to hospital with stomach pains others available (Roundup)
- Call for freedom overtakes land row in Kashmir (News Feature)
- Two dead, 20 injured as Pakistani troops foil suicide attack (Roundup)
- Bangladesh overturns verdict against officers in prison massacre
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In photos: 'Flooding in India'
Aug 29, 2008, 16:47 GMT
We have added a new set of images from the event "Flooding in India." ... moreIn photos: 'India Kashmir Protests'
Aug 11, 2008, 15:11 GMT
We have added a new set of images from the event "India Kashmir Protests." ... more- In photos: 'German Bundeswehr takes over Quick Reaction Force from Norway'
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- Germany takes over Quick Reaction Force in Afghanistan
- Peace talks set off Taliban surge in north-west Pakistan
- Gunshots muffle Pashtu music in Pakistan's Swat valley