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U.S.-India Nuclear Deal on Course Ahead of President Bush Visit

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Talks between U.S. and Indian officials Friday over a landmark nuclear deal that would give India access to U.S. nuclear supplies and solidify relations between the two countries ended with an upbeat statement from the Indian Foreign Ministry.

India Says Pakistan May Be Tied to Deadly Weekend Bombings

By PBS News Hour

India's prime minister said Monday there were "indications" of Pakistani involvement in a string of bombings that killed at least 59 people and wounded more than 210 around the Indian capital of New Delhi on Saturday.

U.N. Appeals for Money to Help Quake Survivors

By PBS News Hour

U.N. officials said Friday that money will run out before aid can reach survivors of the Oct. 8 earthquake in Pakistani Kashmir unless the international community provides more assistance.

Massive Earthquake Kills Thousands in Pakistan and India

By PBS News Hour

Villagers in Pakistan continued to work desperately Sunday to find survivors in the rubble caused by a powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake originating near the border with India. The death toll ranged from 19,000 to 30,000.

Deadly Earthquake Kills Thousands in Pakistan and India

By PBS News Hour

A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake originating near the Pakistan-India border Saturday devastated villages, triggered landslides and flattened buildings, killing more than 18,000 in both nations.

China, India Alliance to End Longstanding Dispute

By PBS News Hour

In a landmark deal aimed at increasing cooperation between the two most populous countries in the world, India and China signed a strategic alliance Monday in New Delhi.

Gandhi Declines Post As Prime Minister of India

By PBS News Hour

Sonia Gandhi, whose Congress party won a landslide election, announced Tuesday she will not accept the post of prime minister of India. Gandhi made her decision following protests from Hindu nationalists over the fact that she was born in Italy.

Indian Prime Minister Resigns After Surprising Party Defeat

By PBS News Hour

Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee resigned in the wake of the crushing defeat of his governing Bharatiya Janata Party in India's general elections. Close to 380 million voters turned out for the elections held over three weeks.

India Outlines Steps to Improve Ties With Pakistan

India unveiled several proposals Wednesday aimed at improving relations with longtime rival Pakistan, and agreed to meet with members of the separatist movement in India's portion of Kashmir for the first time in 13 years.

Kashmiri Fighters Say Pakistan Has Closed Border, India Deploys Troops

Militant Kashmiri separatists accused the Pakistani government Friday of selling out their cause by closing the border with the disputed region of Kashmir.