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India readies ‘contingency plan’ for new scenario in Maldives

As Maldives finds itself caught up in a crisis, India has updated a “contingency plan” to address fallout of the new scenario unfolding in the Indian Ocean cluster islands. Jayanth Jacob and Rahul Singh report.

Nepal revokes legalization of civil war land ‘deals’

Under pressure from opposition, Nepal’s Maoist-led government Thursday revoked its decision to legalize land deals made by Maoists during the civil war.

Krishna's low-key but crucial visit to China

Foreign minister SM Krishna flew out of Beijing today after a day of low-key but important meetings through Wednesday with some among the Chinese leaders and diplomats who have a say in the country's foreign policy and strategic thinking.

Iraq's Sadr calls for unity

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Tense calm in Maldives

UN-Arab League mission possible in Syria: Ban

Nasheed 'gunpoint' remark irks supporters

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Hindu doctors gunned down in Pakistan

Four Hindu doctors have been gunned down in Pakistan's southern Sindh province sparking fears and panic among the minority community. The doctors were gunned down on Monday at their clinic in Chak town.

Family of Maldives' ex-president flee to Sri Lanka

The wife and daughters of former Maldives' president Mohamed Nasheed have fled to Colombo as violence worsens, a presidential spokesman in Sri Lanka and a family member said today.