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Cold Weather Kills Children in Afghan Refugee Camps (Feb 4)
In the past month, at least 22 Afghan children under the age of 5 have frozen to death in refugee camps in Kabul, prompting deep concerns among aid workers.




Obama Got Letter on Talks, Maybe From Taliban Leader (Feb 4)
The unsigned letter purporting to be from Mullah Muhammad Omar was sent last year and also pressed the president to release Taliban prisoners.




Afghanistan Civilian Deaths Hit Record, U.N. Says (Feb 4)
The majority of civilians died at the hands of the Taliban and other insurgents whose use of homemade bombs was more prevalent and whose suicide bombers killed more each time.




India Ink: Newswallah: Bharat Edition (Feb 4)
Top stories from across India this week from the regional press.




India Ink: Newswallah: Bollywood Edition (Feb 4)
Weekly round-up of news from the Bollywood industry.




India Ink: Image of the Day: February 3 (Feb 3)
Passenger train derailed following an accident in northeast India.




India Ink: A Virtual Tour of the India Art Fair 2012 (Feb 3)
Swiss curator Nadia Schneider on contemporary artists from India and Pakistan.




Historic Status Offers No Protection in Beijing (Feb 4)
The demolition of a historic house in the imperial city, once home to famous architects who championed historic preservation, is a cruel blow to conservationists.




In Myanmar, Karen Rebels Deny Signing a Cease-Fire (Feb 4)
The defiant stance of the rebels’ leadership appears to be a significant setback for the government’s efforts to end ethnic and civil conflicts that have divided the country for decades.




Looking Forward, Fiji Turns to Its Canoeing Past (Feb 4)
The traditional canoe is at the center of several projects aimed at reducing Fiji’s energy consumption, providing cheaper transport, keeping local traditions alive and giving a boost to tourism.