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Taken for a ride

The Indo-US nuclear deal is becoming more about symbolism that substance, writes Brahma Chellaney.

 Why SAARC matters

 LTTE raid: India to blame?

 Beat retreat


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Aziz calls for action-oriented SAARC

The Pakistan Prime Minister has asked SAARC nations to leverage their strength and overcome common challenges.

 Quake hits Afghanistan; rocks Pakistan, India too

 Fresh Qaeda faces in Pak worry US



Bangladesh arrests 8 suspected Islamic militants

As part of an intensified crackdown on extremists, eight suspected militants, including a woman, were arrested in Mymensingh district.



Rajapaksa seeks SAARC drive against terror

The Lankan president has appealed to the SAARC nations to adopt a joint, multi-pronged approach to terror, reports PK Balachandran.



Give up weapons in seven days, Nepal warns Maoists

Nepal's unity Govt has sounded a seven-day ultimatum to Maoists and other groups to give up their weapons or face stern action.



Maldives for making SAFTA fully operational

Maldives called for making SAFTA fully operational even as it said the benefits of free trade should be more equitable and inclusive.



Bhutan for more economic cooperation

Bhutan advocated a well-coordinated approach to tackle terrorism, drug trafficking and the spread of HIV/AIDS at the SAARC Summit.



Myanmar slaughters birds amid new avian flu fears

Some 6,600 birds were slaughtered in the northern outskirts of Yangon after lab tests detected a possible outbreak of the virus.


Afghanistan is 8th member of SAARC

A declaration was adopted with acclamation by the other seven members welcoming the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan into the SAARC fraternity.

 Lack of jobs hurting Afghan war on Taliban

 8 dead as Afghan troops, Taliban clash


Japan calls South Asia 'growth region'

Japan has pledged to cooperate with SAARC to achieve better regional connectivity.
SAARC leaders call for bold steps to combat terror »
India to allow zero duty access to LDCs of S Asia »
Maoists finally capture power in Nepal »
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Secret of Lankan cricket's good health

The Sinhalese are quintessentially outdoor people who love sports, writes PK Balachandran.
Future tense: Children at a construction site in Myanmar
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