ON THE AGENDA: Delhi rape verdict, U.S. abortion rights and a malaria breakthrough
From India's rape trial to the age-old prostitution debate to poverty and disease in Africa, take a look at what our correspondents will be reporting on this week
Floods have halved Pakistan's economic growth - expert
But changes like improving water storage and early warning systems and bringing in climate-resilient crops could help, researchers say
As elections approach, a move to reaffirm a shaky Afghan alliance
AFGHANISTAN-ELECTION/ (PIX):As elections approach, a move to reaffirm a shaky Afghan alliance
NATO air strike "killed civilians" - Karzai
President Hamid Karzai has condemned a NATO air strike that Afghan officials say may have killed up to eight civilians
Pakistan releases seven Afghan Taliban to further peace - Pakistan Govt
PAKISTAN-AFGHANISTAN/ (URGENT):Pakistan releases seven Afghan Taliban to further peace - Pakistan Govt