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Suicide bomb in Sri Lanka capital
At least 10 people are killed in a suicide attack in the heart of Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo, the army says.
US aid 'failing to reach target'
The US Congress provides billions of dollars for Pakistan and Afghanistan but much of the money never gets there.
Pakistan 'protests' at US strike
Pakistan says it has protested over a missile attack in its tribal areas that was carried out by the US.
India sends doctors to Burma
A team of 50 Indian medical personnel is going to Burma to help cyclone victims, at the military regime's request.
India issues new suspect sketches
Police in India issue three more sketches of men whom they want to question for the attacks in the city of Jaipur.
Feuding rebels die in India clash
At least 12 separatists are killed in factional fighting in India's north-eastern state of Nagaland, police say.
Taleban free Pakistan troops
Pro-Taleban militants release six more Pakistani soldiers as part of peace moves with the new government.
More die in Uttar Pradesh storm
Officials in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh say the number of people killed in a storm on Wednesday has risen to 128.
More corruption charges in B'desh
A court in Bangladesh orders the arrest of six former cabinet ministers, on corruption charges.
Harbhajan banned from five ODIs
Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh is banned for five one-day internationals for slapping his team-mate Sree Santh.
India & Aussies to tour Pakistan
India, Sri Lanka and Australia will all tour Pakistan next year, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Police charges in Karachi burning
Pakistani police say they are seeking to bring charges against a mob after three thieves were set alight in broad daylight in central Karachi.
Pakistan battles power shortages
Pakistan is switching to daylight saving next month to help reduce the effects of power shortages.
Uttar Pradesh storm toll rises
The official death toll in Wednesday's storm in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh rises to 94.
Indian workers abducted in Sudan
The UN withdraws non-essential staff from Sudan's town of Abyei after government and ex-rebels clash.
Sharif clear to stand in election
Pakistani electoral authorities dismiss objections to former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif contesting a parliamentary by-election next month.
India issues blast suspect sketch
Police in India issue a photofit of a man whom they want to question in connection with deadly blasts in Jaipur.
'Fourteen killed' by Assam rebels
Separatist rebels in India's troubled north-eastern state of Assam say that they have killed 14 people in two separate attacks.
Missile 'strikes Pakistan house'
About 12 people die in a suspected missile strike on a house in north-west Pakistan, local residents say.
Rivals row over Kashmir ceasefire
India says Pakistani troops fired across Kashmir's Line of Control in a what would be a rare breach of a ceasefire.
Afghan police hit by bomb attack
At least five policeman and two civilians are killed by a female suicide attacker in western Afghanistan.
Pakistan in Taleban prisoner swap
Pakistan's army swaps prisoners with the Taleban and cuts troop numbers in a tribal area near Afghanistan.
Curfew imposed after India blasts
A curfew is imposed in the historic old city in Jaipur in western India after a series of bombings killed 63 people.
Balochistan 'troop numbers cut'
Pakistani troops backed by helicopter gunships kill at least 21 tribal rebels in Balochistan, officials say.
Zardari plays down Pakistan rift
The leader of the Pakistan People's Party Asif Zardari plays down a rift between his faction and its major ally.
Parliament attack appeal rejected
India's Supreme Court rejects a fresh appeal by a man convicted of involvement in the 2001 parliament attack.
Train crash at Bangladesh station
At least eight people are killed and others injured in a train crash in eastern Bangladesh, officials say.
Ferry sinks in Bangladesh storm
At least 40 people are killed after a ferry sinks during a storm in northern Bangladesh, officials say.
Taleban 'down US helicopter'
A US military helicopter makes an emergency landing in Afghanistan amid reports militants shot it down.
Government in turmoil in Pakistan
Ministers from one of Pakistan's main parties, the PML-N, resign, just months after elections.
Bharti African talks 'continue'
Indian mobile firm Bharti Telecom is in talks about buying South Africa's MTN, reports say.
Battle over new Bangalore airport
A row breaks out over Bangalore's new international airport, as it gets ready to open on 23 May.
Cyclone haunts Bangladesh
Cyclone Nargis missed Bangladesh before hitting Burma, but it still brought back terrible memories, writes the BBC's Mark Dummett
Profile: Binayak Sen
A profile of India's jailed human rights activist Binayak Sen.
Jaipur blast aftermath
Blast debris is cleared away and the injured are treated in hospital, as Jaipur tries to come to terms with the bomb attacks.
Free haircuts for India students
The government in the northern Indian state of Jharkhand decides to hire barbers to give students free haircuts.
How serious is Pakistan split?
The BBC's Shoaib Hasan in Islamabad examines the resignations in the Pakistan cabinet.
Life on an Indian levee
Hundreds of families displaced by floods in India's Bihar state are living on a levee for the past 25 years, Amarnath Tewary reports
Ex-Tamil Tigers eye power
BBC's Roland Buerk reports on former Tamil Tiger rebels' bid to win the provincial elections in eastern Sri Lanka
What to do with Pakistan's judges
The BBC's Barbara Plett looks at why Pakistan's new government is finding it so difficult to restore judges sacked last year.
Pakistani judges saga
The BBC's Ilyas Khan looks at the implications of the Pakistani government's decision to restore ousted judges.
Giant wrestler finds fame in India
A giant Indian wrestler who has taken the US by storm finds his popularity soaring in his homeland, reports Shantanu Guha Ray.
India's growing strides in space
Science journalist Pallava Bagla on the strides made by India's booming space programme.
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