”South Asia Studies” News

Indian students protest in Sydney again: report

SYDNEY (AFP) – Indian students protested in Australia's biggest city overnight for a second straight day against alleged racial attacks after earlier demonstrations turned violent, a report said. Police made two arrests as about 70 people gathered to again demonstrate against
06 15 2009 12:25PM (...more)

US works to determine how to deal with Maoists in Nepal

WASHINGTON - This month's surprising election victory for ex-rebels in Nepal could force the Bush administration to deal with a group it has considered a terrorist organization.
04 25 2008 12:09AM (...more)

Ties with India seen steady after Pakistan vote

WAGAH, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani labourers on the border with India unloaded tomatoes on Wednesday, the fruit of a tentative peace process between the old rivals that looks set to be sustained no matter who wins Pakistan 's elections.
02 14 2008 4:59PM (...more)

US prepares to deal with Maoists

WASHINGTON - This month's surprising election victory for ex-rebels in Nepal could force the Bush administration to deal with a group it has considered a terrorist organization.
04 25 2008 5:55PM (...more)

Bangladesh climate victims search for new land

KUTUBDIAPARA, Bangladesh (AFP) - Jafar Alam hammers a nail into a rickety wooden boat, repairing the vessel that will help his family earn a living.
09 8 2008 10:39AM (...more)

India, Pakistan sign security exchange pact

NEW DELHI (AFP) - India and Pakistan signed an agreement to exchange security information, officials said, opening up a new channel of communication between the two nuclear-armed rivals.
02 5 2008 4:49AM (...more)

India, Pakistan sign security exchange accord: officials

NEW DELHI (AFP) - India and Pakistan signed an agreement to exchange security information, officials said, opening up a new channel of communication between the two nuclear-armed rivals.
02 4 2008 9:52PM (...more)

Economic troubles await Bangladesh election winner

DHAKA (AFP) – The global economic crisis will present the biggest immediate challenge for whoever wins Monday's Bangladesh elections after two years of rule by an army-backed government, say analysts. The December
12 26 2008 8:43PM (...more)

Clinton's India ties may complicate Obama policy

WASHINGTON – The close ties with India that Secretary of State-nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton forged during her years as a U.S. senator and 12 6 2008 6:37PM (...more)

INSTANT VIEW - India, Pakistan say dialogue best course

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met Pakistani counterpart Yousaf Raza Gilani at a summit in 07 17 2009 1:06PM (...more)