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Asia-Pacific

India rupee falls historic low 2012 05 23

Jason Overdorf - May 24, 2012 15:03

COIMBATORE, India — Combating charges of “policy paralysis,” Prime Minister Manmohan Singh raised India's gas prices by the steepest amount ever on Wednesday, in an effort to woo back foreign investors and slow the fall of the plummeting rupee. But the sudden, bold, and much needed move could well put an end to hopes of a third term for his United Progressive Alliance coalition — and could also lead to a call for early polls.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Violence raises fears of civil war

NATO members talk withdrawal in Chicago. Afghans talk civil war.

Chinese TV’s ‘foreign bitch’ problem

The "reasonable" face of China's state-run TV unleashed a rant against foreigners, and his comments went unpunished.

India: Stasis or crisis?

Why you should care about the plummeting Droopee.

The State of the Occupation

Occupy-style protests have erupted all over the world. From London to West Papua, here’s a look at how the movements are faring.

Gay OK at Disneyland, but not elsewhere in Japan

Protection of LGBT rights in Japan is flimsy. By comparison, the Tokyo theme park is an island of tolerance.

India: Why not publish evidence against Hafiz Saeed?

Pakistan demands more evidence to prosecute alleged terrorist Hafiz Saeed, and the US promises $10 million for the proof needed to convict him. So why doesn't India dish the dirt?