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Bribery allegations, Shah Rukh Khan banning and raves: is the IPL losing its charm?

Bollywood star and co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders Shahrukh Khan (in black) celebrates after his team won the IPL Twenty20 first playoff cricket match between Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders at Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium in Pune on May 22, 2012. RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. MOBILE USE WITHIN NEWS PACKAGE AFP PHOTO/Indranil MUKHERJEE *** Local Caption *** 580165-01-08.jpg

The fifth edition of the Indian Premier League has been mired in string of controversies. As a result, cricket's richest tournament is turning out to be a fatal attraction, Samanth Subramanian, Foreign Correspondent, reports. Read Article Bribery allegations, Shah Rukh Khan banning and raves: is the IPL losing its charm?

US critical of Pakistan doctor's sentencing for helping CIA find bin Laden

A man reads a newspaper in Karachi which headlines the sentencing of the Shakil Afridi, the Pakistani surgeon recruited by the CIA to help find Osama bin Laden, to 33 years in prison for treason. Asif Hassan / AFP Photo

Pakistan says the conviction of Shakil Afridi for treason is in line with its legal procedures. Read Article US critical of Pakistan doctor's sentencing for helping CIA find bin Laden

Five militants killed by US drone in Pakistan say officials

A US drone strike on a militant compound early today killed five insurgents in northwest Pakistan's lawless tribal region near the Afghan border, officials said. Read Article Five militants killed by US drone in Pakistan say officials

British-Asian daughter abused daily before she died, sister tells UK court

Shafilea Ahmed died in 2003. Her remains were found five months later. Her parents, who both deny murder, were arrested in 2010. PA Archive

A couple originally from Pakistan killed their British-born, teenage daughter because they could not stand the "shame" of her westernised outlook on life, a court hears. Read Article British-Asian daughter abused daily before she died, sister tells UK court

Pakistan doctor jailed for treason for helping the CIA find bin Laden

Pakistani authorities have sentenced a doctor who allegedly helped the CIA find Osama bin Laden to 33 years in jail on charges of treason, a move almost certain to further strain ties between Washington and Islamabad. Read Article Pakistan doctor jailed for treason for helping the CIA find bin Laden

Hunters become the hunted in battle to stop tiger poachers

The western Indian state of Maharashtra has declared war on animal poaching by sanctioning its forest guards to shoot hunters on sight. Read Article Hunters become the hunted in battle to stop tiger poachers

US climber describes the deadly congestion on Mount Everest

An American adventurer who helped rescue four climbers from Mount Everest last weekend has told of how a crowded push for the summit and bad weather creates deadly conditions. Read Article US climber describes the deadly congestion on Mount Everest

US-Pakistan tensions on edge with more drone strikes

A US drone fired two missiles at a compound in north-west Pakistan killing four suspected militants in an attack that comes as Washington is running out of patience over Islamabad opening Nato supply routes. Read Article US-Pakistan tensions on edge with more drone strikes

Ancient stone anchor may offer clues to Indo-Arabian maritime trade

Archaeologists find an Indo-Arab stone anchor off the coast of Gujarat state which could be the oldest ever found and may offer insight into trade more than 2,000 years ago. Read Article Ancient stone anchor may offer clues to Indo-Arabian maritime trade

Indian train crash death toll rises

A train collision in the town of Penukonda, in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, has killed at least 18 people and injured more than 30 passengers. Read Article Indian train crash death toll rises

Heroic housewives — India's unlikely pageant event

The often overlooked heroes that run the house were recognised at the inaugural Housewive's Award in New Delhi. Suryatapa Bhattacharya reports. Read Article Heroic housewives — India's unlikely pageant event

Pakistan Islamists launch 'reconciliation commission' to stem sectarian violence

Critics say a move by Islamist politicians and clerics to set up an "apolitical" bloc called the Islamic Solidarity Council has little chance of success. Read Article Pakistan Islamists launch 'reconciliation commission' to stem sectarian violence

'I prefer my 30-year-old Kalashnikov to an M16'

With Afghanistan topping the agenda at a gathering of Nato leaders in Chicago, Afghan army officers and enlisted men in Logar and Paktia provinces are sending a mix of messages. Read Article 'I prefer my 30-year-old Kalashnikov to an M16'

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