A show of unity at Islamabad summit

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The leaders of Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan put on a display of unity Friday at a trilateral summit in Islamabad.

Afghan soldiers’ Pakistan ties eyed

Afghan soldiers’ Pakistan ties eyed

The order that soldiers must either move their families to Afghanistan or leave the army could inflame ethnic tensions and aggravate relations with Pakistan.

Afghan, Pakistani, Iranian leaders meet

Afghan, Pakistani, Iranian leaders meet

Talks among Karzai, Ahmadinejad and Pakistani officials, and the Taliban, show challenge of ending Afghan war.

Taliban detainees again transferred to Afghan custody

Taliban detainees again transferred to Afghan custody

Transfers resumed after inspections found human-rights abuses are no longer occurring in 12 prisons.

In N. Korea, foreign currency’s role grows

In N. Korea, foreign currency’s role grows

The acceptance of this new model marks a tacit admission that the centrally planned economy is broken.

India caught in middle between U.S., Iran

India caught in middle between U.S., Iran

India’s balancing act in its ties with the U.S. and Iran is proving hard to sustain.

Photos from around the region

Pakistan’s Mr. Popular

Imran Khan hopes to replicate his success on the cricket pitch in the field of Pakistani politics.

China’s newly rich flaunt their money

China newly rich are spending their money on lavish goods.

Explosions shake Mumbai

Three blasts ripped through India’s financial hub, killing at least 17.

Yingluck Shinawatra, Thailand’s new PM

The sister of the exiled prime minister won his old office.

India election sees change

After 34 years, world’s longest-serving democratically elected communist party loses power.

The art of Ai Weiwei

A collection of popular works of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, who was arrested by the Chinese police.

Images from the Afghan war: Week of March 16, 2011

Continued photo coverage from the front lines.

Global nuclear debate heats up

Governments around the world are questioning the use of nuclear power.

Satellite photos of Japan

Aerial photos reveal the scale of the devastation.

Powerful quake, aftershocks rattle Tokyo

A massive earthquake and tsunami struck the eastern coast of Japan.

Women’s rights in Afghanistan

Advocates worry that programs aiding women are being rolled back.

Bhatti assassinated in Islamabad

Pakistan’s federal minorities minister gunned down.

Quake in New Zealand kills scores

The search for survivors continues after 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch.

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