Libyan officials have condemned this week's U.S. operation that nabbed the alleged ringleader of the 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi. As VOA's Aru Pande reports, after the 2011 U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, the operation in Libya again raises questions of how far the United States can go to target terror suspects abroad.
Though he been called polarizing, efficient and autocratic - often in the same sentence - no Indian politician has generated so much attention and focus in recent years as India's next prime minister, and expectations are high
He’s been called polarizing, efficient and autocratic - often in the same sentence. No Indian politician has generated so much attention and focus in recent years as India's next prime minister, Narendra Modi, whose Bharatiya Janata Party swept India's parliamentary elections. VOA’s Aru Pande has more on the expectations surrounding Modi as he comes to power.
During India’s massive democratic exercise that wrapped up this week, political parties reached out to the country’s nearly 180 million Muslims in hopes of winning their vote. Many politicians sought the endorsement of imams who in turn could sway members of their community. VOA's Aru Pande and Shaikh Azizur Rahman talk to Muslims in the eastern state of West Bengal who went their own way when it came to casting their ballot.
Incident in eastern India highlights continued problem of sexual violence, also has led to increased scrutiny of councils and punishments they are said to dole out
Hamid Karzai's four-day trip, aimed at boosting investment, military support in his country, comes as he continues to delay signing a security agreement with the US
Group of 200 young women, many victims themselves, patrol streets of Lucknow in traditional red symbolizing danger, black for protest - ready to confront men who commit acts of sexual harassment, assault
Without much backing from the Indian government, organization provides financial support to young Olympic hopefuls
After coming in first in the 2008 poll, the Maoists won just 26 of 240 directly elected seats
Amid large turnout, Nepal wraps up balloting for new Constituent Assembly tasked with drawing up constitution to end years of political uncertainty
Many wonder whether Tuesday's balloting will end years of political paralysis that has hurt Nepal's already lagging economy
Safety deemed crucial to food program that is critical component of nation's strategy to combat high rates of malnutrition, boost school enrollment
Self-funded group provides food, medical care and vocational training for widows living in Vrindavan's government-run shelters
More than 100 killed on last day of Navatri festival as thousands of pilgrims packed bridge leading to temple in Madhya Pradesh state
At least 14 deaths have been reported so far and according to local reports, the death toll is likely to rise
As India nears its third year without a new case of polio, millions of those already infected struggle with the debilitating effects of the virus
Andhra Pradesh remains tense as demonstrations enter their fourth day; Indian government proposal to create a 29th state named ‘Telangana’ has set off protests
Rural areas return to traditional rainwater harvesting during monsoon season
Delhi residents worry about potential ramifications on India's already struggling economy
For Kashmiri people, uncertainty of their status still lingers, leading to resignation that it will not be resolved anytime soon
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