The army has gained the upper hand, but insurgents in South Waziristan continue to make their presence known.
Pakistan Army Digs in on Turf of the Taliban
Asia Pacific Mrz 12, 2010
In Taliban’s Heartland, Pakistani Army Digs In
Asia Pacific Mrz 12, 2010The army has gained the upper hand, but insurgents in South Waziristan continue to make their presence known.
India embraces Russia arms
Asia Pacific Mrz 12, 2010New Delhi signs five deals, buying fighter jets, an aircraft carrier and nuclear reactors.
India signed five deals Friday to purchase more than $7 billion in hardware and expertise from Russia, including an aircraft carrier, a fleet of MIG-29 fighters, defense and space technology and at least 12 civilian nuclear reactors.
India shops Russian arms
Asia Pacific Mrz 12, 2010New Delhi signs five deals, including the purchase of fighter jets and an aircraft carrier.
India signed five deals Friday to purchase over $7 billion in hardware and expertise from Russia, including an aircraft carrier, a fleet of MiG-29 fighters, defense and space-technology agreements and at least 12 civilian nuclear reactors.
Pakistani Offensive Turns Into a Test of Wills
Asia Pacific Mrz 12, 2010The army has gained the upper hand, but insurgents in South Waziristan continue to make their presence known.
Thai anti-government protesters begin to mass for rally
Asia Pacific Mrz 12, 2010Anti-government protesters massed around Thailand on Friday ahead of a march they hope will paralyze the capital and force Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to call new elections. Authorities mobilized 50,000 security officers and set up checkpoints around Bangkok.
Japan arrests whaling activist for boarding ship
Asia Pacific Mrz 12, 2010Japan’s coast guard arrested an anti-whaling activist from New Zealand on Friday for illegally boarding a whaling ship last month in the latest incident in the ongoing battle over Japanese whaling.
Bombs kill 45 in Pakistani city
Asia Pacific Mrz 12, 2010Twin suicide bomb attacks on the Pakistani city of Lahore kill 45 people, before other, smaller blasts cause confusion. more …
IPL under way amid security fears
Asia Pacific Mrz 12, 2010The third season of the Indian Premier League cricket tournament is under way amid heavy security in Mumbai. more …
Russia signs India nuclear deal
Asia Pacific Mrz 12, 2010Russia’s state-owned nuclear company says the country will build at least 12 nuclear reactors in India. more …