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The US Afghan commander warns troops' lives will be at risk if a US church goes ahead with plans to burn the Koran, concerns echoed by the White House and Nato.

At least 16 people are killed as a car bomb explodes near a police base in north-west Pakistan, in the second deadly attack on police in as many days.

The Supreme Court in Sri Lanka paves the way for greater presidential powers to go before parliament without a referendum.

One of Britain's most prestigious think tanks calls for fundamental change to Western policy in Afghanistan.

Affluent but tiny Indian community hopes romance can stop decline

The UN makes a fresh appeal for Pakistan's flood victims as film star Angelina Jolie arrives in the country to highlight their plight.

As smart phones become more popular across India, the demand for apps is growing.

A 24-hour nationwide strike called by trade unions causes major disruption in parts of India.

Afghanistan's central bank follows its promise to back Kabul Bank by freezing the assets of leading investors.

A curfew is imposed in Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir, after four civilians are shot dead.

Should Islamabad surrender some sovereignty to save the country?

As officials race against time to get stadia and other facilities ready in Delhi for the Commonwealth Games, Shilpa Kannan takes a look at the allegations of mismanagement and corruption and the people affected.

Hundreds of thousands of people flee towns and villages threatened by fresh floods in Pakistan's deluged southern Sindh province.

The body of a prominent Afghan broadcast journalist is found near his home in the capital, Kabul, police say.

Nearly 20 people die as a suicide bomber rams an explosives laden pickup truck into a police station in north-west Pakistan.

The role of the gambling syndicates that can make millions from the outcome of a single game has been highlighted by the allegation that three Pakistani cricket players were involved in a betting scam.

Tiffin carriers in the Indian city of Mumbai learn English and basic computer skills to improve their business prospects.

Afghanistan's central bank promises to back scandal-hit Kabul Bank as customers continue to take out their savings.

Maoist rebels in the eastern Indian state of Bihar release three policemen they were holding hostage for eight days, police say.

Will Afghans elect a talent show star, comic and businesswoman?