Tag: South and Central Asia

Millions celebrate Hindu Holi festival, approach of spring

Hindus across India and other South Asian countries, dressed mostly in white,…

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Military says death toll in Pakistan’s train hijacking rises to 31

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan officials confirmed Friday that 31 people, including 23 security personnel,…

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Author says ban on her book reflects Taliban’s repression of women

WASHINGTON — When Naveeda Khoshbo published her book of political analysis in 2019,…

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VOA Uzbek: Human rights group urges Uzbekistan to uphold reforms

Uzbekistan has made significant progress in eliminating widespread state-imposed forced labor, according…

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Afghanistan denies link to train attack in Pakistan

The Afghan Taliban have rejected Pakistans allegation that Tuesdays deadly hostage-taking of…

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UN chief in Bangladesh to visit Rohingya camps as he pushes for aid

DHAKA, BANGLADESH — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is getting a first-hand look at…

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VOA Uzbek: EU boosts its Central Asia strategy

As the U.S. seeks to strengthen ties with resource-rich Central Asia, the…

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Pakistani military rescues nearly 200 passengers after train attack

ISLAMABAD — Security sources said Wednesday a Pakistani military operation rescued 190 passengers…

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Eyewitnesses give harrowing account of Pakistan train attack

ISLAMABAD — Passengers of a Pakistani train held hostage in the restive Balochistan…

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Militants attack train, take hostages in Pakistan’s Balochistan province

ISLAMABAD — Militants attacked a cross-country passenger train Tuesday in Pakistans restive southwestern…

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