India’s ruling Congress party ousted in two states
India’s ruling Congress party suffered a
political setback on Tuesday when it was ousted from power in two
northern states, amid mounting voter concern over rising inflation.
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Pakistan and US on diplomatic tightrope
The sensitive US-Pakistan alliance faces fresh
strain — and scrutiny — amid signs that Al-Qaeda is regrouping and
the Taliban plotting a new onslaught in Afghanistan, experts and
officials say.
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Arms dealer in Bofors scandal can’t be extradited: lawyer
An Italian businessman wanted in India in the
politically explosive Bofors arms scandal cannot be extradited from
Argentina, his lawyer said .
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