Seven People Killed in Kashmir Violence Violence began when Indian troops attacked suspected militant hideouts near Mendhar in Poonch district of Indian administered Kashmir
Blast in China Kills 13 Officials say an abandoned kiln exploded while being used illegally to produce fireworks
Pakistan Reviews Indian File on Mumbai Attacks Evidence India has handed over to substantiate the charge includes material from the interrogation of a gunman who India says is a Pakistani citizen
Asia Stocks Open Higher in 2009 Analysts say the gains came from optimism that US and Asian economic stimulus packages will ease the global recession
Thailand's Southern Insurgency Passes Five-Year Mark Authorities concerned insurgents have changed tactics with growing trend of car bombings; new government must gain confidence of Muslim communities to make further progress toward peace