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Violent protests in Bangladesh over war crime trials
More than 3,000 protesters from the Jamaat-e-Islami party attack police with bombs and bricks.
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Modi wins backing of key BJP leader to run for India PM office
Senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha lends his backing to Modi as the party's next candidate for India premier.
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Sixth Delhi gang-rape accused to be tried as juvenile
He has been charged with rape but not with murder, will face a maximum prison term of three years.
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Russia fumes at 'childish' debate over Iran venue
New nuclear crisis talks are being delayed because of disagreements about where these should be held.
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Egypt opposition mulls response to Morsi dialogue call
Morsi calls for a national dialogue aimed at ending the crisis gripping the country.
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US senators unveil immigration reform deal
Under the plan, individuals fulfilling the requirements could eventually obtain a green card for permanent residency.
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Japan underestimated China in territorial row: Ex-envoy
The two countries have argued about the onership of the archipelago for decades.
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Pakistan-India bus, trade resume as tensions ebb
Recent flare-up along the Line of Control saw a total of five soldiers killed earlier this month.
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Balochistan coal mine accident kills eight: Official
The blast took place due to methane gas.
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Jihadis flock to Pakistan from more diverse backgrounds
Uprisings in Middle East have minimal effect on Arab presence in Pakistan, experts say.