President Kumaratunga says she is proud to start national reconstruction project
Analysts say both reconstruction and resumption of peace efforts have been held up by one of parties in ruling coalition
Bangladeshi authorities say 15 suspects are members of either Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh, or Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen, two radical Is
Forum intended to find new ways improve trade, alleviate poverty, combat terrorism
Rebels dismiss election as meaningless, despite widely held view that its outcome could determine future of peace process
Sri Lankan government refused UN secretary-general's request to visit regions under Tamil rebel control
Facing many challenges, Sri Lankans say they need more help from the government if they are going to restart their lives
VOA correspondent Patricia Nunan Patricia Nunan visited some balloting sites in Puli Alam, Logar Province
In one area, workers trying to reach some 100 people buried under landslide, but hopes fading that anyone will be found alive
For second day, Iraqi newspapers carry photos of former President Saddam Hussein in US custody - this time, wearing traditional robe
Prayers, special ceremonies held across Sri Lanka to mark first anniversary of deadly Indian Ocean tsunami, which killed more than 30,0
Many lost boats when waves pounded the shores; others now afraid of ocean that brought such devastation to their community
Indian foreign secretary says his country is concerned about recent violence in Bangladesh, where meeting is due to take place
Human rights groups in Nepal say they are going to protest King Gyanendra's takeover of government with a non-violent demonstration lat
