Topic: Jammu and Kashmir

Kashmir 101: Decoding Kashmir's conflict

For six decades, a piece of land about the size of Britain between Pakistan and India has been the source of major tension and fighting between the two. But recently, the nature of the lengthy conflict has changed. In India-controlled Kashmir, young people inspired by protests across the Middle East have intensified their push for independence – and they want the world to take note. Here is a quick primer about the conflict.
04/14/2011 10:41 am

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India defeats Pakistan in World Cup cricket match, in front of leaders and celebrities

India bested Pakistan in a World Cup cricket semifinal Wednesday. The Indians will meet Sri Lanka in the final this weekend.
03/30/2011 06:45 pm

Global News Blog India-Pakistan World Cup semifinals match goes way beyond cricket

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Yusuf Raza Gilani are watching the match together in what is being referred to as an example of 'cricket diplomacy.'
03/30/2011 07:19 am

In Pictures World Water Day 2011

Editor's Blog Natural events v. natural disasters

Nature is in constant motion. That has made a pleasantly habitable planet -- except when nature collides with the inhabitants.
03/21/2011 12:01 pm

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Diggin' It Do you know the Mardi Gras plant?

Common names for plants can be colorful and descriptive. Maybe you've heard of dooryard plant or hearts a bustin'.
03/05/2011 09:05 am

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Jay Leno: Hasty Pudding Man of the Year? Really?

Jay Leno: The comedian was named to be Harvard University's Hasty Pudding 2011 Man of the Year. Why was he chosen?
01/25/2011 12:09 pm

How the Afghanistan war became tangled in India vs. Pakistan rivalry

India-Pakistan tensions muddy US efforts in Afghanistan, where Pakistan's cooperation is needed. One key issue: Islamabad is wary of India's broadening regional role.
01/20/2011 04:04 pm

Major earthquake hits Pakistan early Wednesday morning

Wednesday's earthquake in southwest Pakistan is of a magnitude similar to a deadly 2005 temblor in northwest Pakistan. The earthquake was also felt in neighboring countries.
01/18/2011 05:08 pm

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In Pictures The twelve signs of the zodiac

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WikiLeaks cable accusing India of Kashmir abuses may rattle tense region

WikiLeaks released a US cable from India in which the International Committee of the Red Cross described routine torture at Indian detention centers.
12/17/2010 04:59 pm

In trip to India, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao takes cues from Obama

Like Obama on his November trip to India, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao is traveling with hundreds of executives and has business deals at the top of his agenda.
12/15/2010 10:11 am

Richard Holbrooke often struggled to be heard on Pakistan and Afghanistan

Richard Holbrooke's struggle to be heard amid competing US voices in the region has some suggesting that the office of special envoy should be shut down.
12/14/2010 01:02 pm

Pakistani papers duped by bogus WikiLeaks cables

Pakistani newspapers carried stunning claims yesterday about India, the country's long-time foe, wrongly sourced to the WikiLeaks data dump.
12/10/2010 04:19 pm

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