South Asia
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Christian Families Flee Pakistani Village After Blasphemy Accusations
Islamabad — More than two dozen Christian families were forced to flee their homes in Pakistan’s Punjab province after blasphemy…
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Death Toll From Sri Lanka Prison Unrest Rises to 25
Colombo– The death toll from unrest at Negombo prison in Sri Lanka has risen to 25, local media reported Monday,…
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India Urges Pakistan to Repatriate 188 Fishermen, Civilian Prisoners
New Delhi– India on Wednesday urged Pakistan to expedite the release and repatriation of 188 Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners…
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U.S. Delivers $4 Million Maritime Communications System to Sri Lanka
Washington — The United States has delivered a $4 million satellite communications system to the Sri Lanka Navy, strengthening the…
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Bangladesh Measles Death Toll Crosses 650 After Four More Children Die
Dhaka — Four more children have died with measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected…
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Eight Killed, 16 Injured After Bus Plunges Off Road in Nepal
Kathmandu — At least eight people were killed and 16 others injured after a passenger bus plunged off the road…
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Report Accuses Xi Jinping of Deepening Authoritarian Control in Tibet Through Surveillance and Assimilation Policies
BRUSSELS — Chinese President Xi Jinping has intensified efforts to consolidate Beijing’s control over Tibet through expanded surveillance, cultural assimilation…
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Bangladesh Government Reviewing U.S. Trade Deal Signed by Interim Administration
NEW DELHI — Bangladesh’s government is reviewing a trade agreement with the United States that was signed by the country’s…
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Two Indian Climbers Die While Descending Mount Everest
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Two Indian mountaineers died while descending Mount Everest after reaching the summit, a senior official with Nepal’s…
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Nepal Seeks Delay in U.N. Graduation From Least Developed Country Status
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal has asked the United Nations to postpone its planned graduation from the Least Developed Country category…
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