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Pakistan says it's ready to repair ties with India

The government wants to import electricity from India as part of its efforts to solve Pakistan’s energy crisis and encourage cross border investment.
Hot summer for Japan and China disputes

Prime Minister Abe made some pointed comments this week, highlighting Japan's determination not to yield to China on territorial issues.
As elections loom in Australia, prime minister shuts door on refugees

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced Friday that all refugees arriving by boat will be sent to Papua New Guinea – a hardline stance he hopes will win votes.
Kashmir locked down amid strikes, protests over deadly shooting

Police have arrested separatist leaders and imposed curfews throughout the region following the deaths of four protesters Thursday.
Italy eyes ex-CIA spook's extradition, complicating US ties

Panamanian authorities detained Robert Seldon Lady on request from Italy, which convicted him for the 2003 'rendition' kidnapping of a cleric in Milan.
As Kerry coaxes Israel toward peace, EU gives hard shove

As Secretary of State Kerry shuttled between the Israelis and Palestinians this week, the EU issued sanctions on Israeli activity in the Palestinian territories.
Qatari comedy with an Irish accent

Qatari stand-up comic Hamad al-Ameri borrows heavily from his upbringing – he grew up in Ireland – for his comedy routine.
Good Reads: From raising champions, to Norway’s slow TV, to making real friends

This week's round-up of Good Reads includes a profile of Olympian Missy Franklin, American sitcoms in Kyrgyzstan, a strange TV phenomenon in Norway, a 'slow friend' backlash to Facebook, and productive early risers.
Are US and UK 'turning a blind eye' as Ethiopia uproots natives?

California think tank issues double-barreled report alleging Washington, London are willfully ignoring gross violations.
Mandela and Africa in the American imagination

What Americans see in Africa often reveals more about our state of mind than it does about the realities on the continent.
Why did the Kremlin release Russian opposition activist Navalny? (+video)

Alexei Navalny's surprise release on bail may indicate government uncertainty, but others believe the move was more calculated.
Panama arrests former CIA station chief sought by Italy in rendition case

Robert Lady was the CIA station chief in Milan when wanted Egyptian cleric Nasr was pulled from the streets there and sent back to Egypt where his lawyer says he was tortured.
Difference Maker Award-winning musician practices forgiveness

Jean Paul Samputu lost his family during the genocide in Rwanda. But he overcame rage and resentment by learning to forgive – even for his father's killer.
Gay marriage: Britain, France in surprise contrast

Queen Elizabeth II signed into law a bill legalizing same-sex marriages in England and Wales on Wednesday. France has also legalized gay marriages, but after massive public protests.
Palestinians: Israel must agree on borders

Kerry has been shuttling for months in search of a formula to allow resumption of talks for the first time since 2008. Israeli settlements remain at the heart of the deadlock.
Did West ignore rape charges related to Ethiopia land grab?

USAID officials are accused of ignoring reports of profound human rights abuses by Ethiopia, a strategic ally in the Horn of Africa. They deny it.
Opposition leader Navalny joins growing roster of jailed opponents of Putin (+video)

The five-year sentence meted out to Alexei Navalny has deepened doubts among many about the Russian justice system.
Deadly school lunch: India's free meals program under harsh scrutiny

India's free lunch school program is the largest in the world, and until now, much lauded.
Study: African nations should give citizens a direct cut of their mineral wealth

Sometimes the most efficient solution to poverty alleviation is the simplest: give poor people more money to spend.
British Open: Zach Johnson of US leads in first round

British Open saw Americans Zach Johnson and Mark O'Meara play well in the first round, while Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy continued to struggle. Tiger Woods is only three shots back at the British Open.