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19 June 2013 Last updated at 01:07 ET

Attack follows news of Afghan talksBagram air base (file picture from 2002)

Four US soldiers have been killed at Bagram airbase in Afghanistan, hours after the US announced direct talks with the Taliban.


An Indian army personnel carries a stranded woman pilgrim to a safer area in Chamoli district, in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, India, Tuesday, June 18, 2013Army leads north India flood rescue

Military helicopters lead rescue operations in India's flood-hit northern states, where 130 people are now known to have died.

Jill MeagherAustralian jailed for Meagher murder

Australian Adrian Bayley is jailed for the rape and murder of Irish woman Jill Meagher, with a minimum jail term of 35 years.

Damian Grammaticas, China correspondent Article written by Damian Grammaticas Damian Grammaticas China correspondent

Snowden a boon and burden for China

For China, Edward Snowden's sudden arrival in Hong Kong brings both a gift and a dilemma, says the BBC's Damian Grammaticas.

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Soutik Biswas, Delhi correspondent Article written by Soutik Biswas Soutik Biswas Delhi correspondent

Why India's main opposition alliance is in disarray

The break-up of India's main opposition alliance points to divisions over Narendra Modi's elevation in the BJP.

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Kim Jong-unInside North Korea

Latest developments as North Korea threatens to attack the US and South Korea

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  • Mr Snowden's allegations have sparked protests outside the G8 summit venueChina media

    Have Snowden's revelations overshadowed the G8 summit?


  • Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is leading the BJP's poll campaign strategyIndia media

    Election strategies of the two main parties assessed


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