India has banned all exports of cotton with immediate effect, the government has said, amid…
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China’s Premier Wen opens National People’s Congress
Premier Wen Jiabao cut China's economic growth target as he opened the last parliament session…
Pakistan Taliban removes deputy head Maulvi Faqir Mohammad
The head of the Pakistani Taliban has removed his deputy commander, the militant group confirmed…
Hong Kong exchange extends trading hours amid protests
Traders on the Hong Kong stock exchange will see their lunch break trimmed from 90…
Indian surveys predict Congress blow in state poll
India's ruling Congress party have failed to make a breakthrough in recent elections in the…
Official: Mistakes led to Afghan Quran burnings
A series of mistakes led to the burning of Qurans at a U.S. military base…
International smuggling rings busted, says US officials
The US authorities say they have smashed several major international smuggling rings stretching from the…
Pentagon commander says US special forces in India
US special forces are present in five South Asian countries, including India, a top Pentagon…
India asks court to clarify telecoms ruling
India's government has sought clarification from the Supreme Court on its landmark judgement to cancel…
Ex-minister Laloo Prasad Yadav charged in ‘fodder scam’
A court in India has framed charges against former minister Laloo Prasad Yadav in a…