Gujarat region’s supposed economic success is center of Narendra Modi model for India
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Highly Controversial Burma Census Sets Crucial Vote
Dramatic political transformation of country can only be a start as Burma census violence shows
Historic Crossroads With Afghan Future at Stake in Vote
US departs and Karzai retires if all goes to plan for critical year in hazy Afghan future
Philippines Signs Peace Treaty With Muslim Rebels
Nation is hopeful as Philippines signs peace treaty to end decades of violence in south
India is Watching Closely as Atypical Kejriwal to Run for PM
Self-made politician Kejriwal to run for PM with his supporters and opponents equally engaged
China Killing Wrongfully Imprisoned Liu Xia by Denying Healthcare
Imprisoned Liu Xia’s crime is marrying her Nobel Prize winning activist husband Liu Jaibao
Mobile Revolution in Bhutan’s Ancient Kingdom
Ancient kingdom known for traditional nature of society unchanged for centuries has been catapulted into modern era through internet and mobile revolution in Bhutan
Brutal Death of China Activist is Blatant Repression
The prison system beating death of China activist Cao Shunli is end too familiar in giant nation
China Jails Leader of Village That Dared to Hold Elections
Rebel community that demanded local vote fear reprisals after China jails leader of village
India and Sri Lanka Frozen Ties Remain Regional Danger
Relations between India and Sri Lanka sour amid slip in freedoms on post-civil war island