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Court decriminalises gay sex in India
An Indian court rules that homosexual intercourse between consenting adults is not a criminal act, overturning colonial law.
Afghan rebels capture US soldier
A US soldier is captured by militants in eastern Afghanistan, as the US launches a major anti-Taliban offensive in the south.
Developing world faces age crisis
Researchers predict a "population time bomb" in developing world nations because of their rapidly ageing populations.
Indian growth of 7% 'is possible'
Economic growth of 7% in India is possible this year, according to a report from the country's finance ministry.
US opens 'major Afghan offensive'
The US military says it has begun a large operation against the Taliban in the southern Afghan province of Helmand.
Deadly blast hits Pakistan army city
At least five people are killed in a suicide attack on a bus carrying government employees in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi.
Plea for Sri Lanka Tamil refugees
A grouping of eminent Tamil people in Sri Lanka pleas for Tamil refugees held in government camps to be given a timetable for their release.
Three die in Karnataka violence
Violent clashes between mobs of Hindus and Muslims in the southern Indian city of Mysore have kill three people.
Bangladesh ex-ruler has heart operation
Bangladesh's former military ruler, Gen Hussein Muhammad Ershad, is recovering in hospital after a heart operation, doctors say.
Asif fined after drugs incident
Pakistan's cricket authories fine bowler Mohammad Asif after he was found in possession of opium at Dubai Airport.
Long struggle
Gays in 'India's San Francisco' celebrate court ruling
Landmark ruling
Activists hail 'historic' India gay sex judgement
Tactical strike
How the US intends on seizing the Taliban's heartland
Migrant squalor
Afghans in Calais dream of Channel crossing to London
Red sun
India's Maoist rebels dig deep in West Bengal
On a mission
'Why we need powerful Islamic superheroes'
UK Afghan civilian death payments
The government has paid or is assessing compensation over 104 civilian deaths allegedly caused by the Army during operations in Afghanistan.
Pakistan elder killed by gunmen
A key pro-government tribal elder is shot dead along with two of his guards in Pakistan's tribal region of Khyber, officials say.
Thousands at Kashmir protest
Thousands of people take part in demonstrations in parts of Indian-administered Kashmir despite a government-imposed curfew.
Concern over Bhutan suicide rate
The authorities in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan say that they are increasingly worried about a recent spate of suicides.
Death threats to Sri Lanka paper
The boss of a Sri Lankan newspaper tells the BBC he is worried about his staff after threats made by a shadowy group.
UN begins Bhutto killing inquiry
A United Nations investigation into the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has begun.
Traffic jams halt India sea link
The first bridge to be built over the sea in India witnesses massive traffic congestion a day after it is opened to the public.
City could trademark Balti name
Curry restaurants outside of Birmingham could be banned from selling Balti dishes under council plans.
India's exports continue to fall
India's exports fell in May for the eighth month in a row as overseas demand for goods continued to shrink in the global recession.
Indian inflation turns negative
Inflation in India has turned negative for the first time in more than 30 years, official figures show.
