08 May 2009 Afghanistan Civilians killed in US airstrikes; Taliban attacks continue apace with attempts to overrun bases and headquarters likely to continue
08 May 2009 Afghanistan Holbrooke applies pressure to Islamabad; Kyrgyzstan airbase likely to remain open for US; UK will reduce combat role
08 May 2009 Afghanistan Karzai announces candidacy for August polls; Vice-Presidential running mate will hamper dialogue with international community
08 May 2009 Afghanistan Threats of new Taliban offensive credible; heightened risk in Kabul; international diplomats to be targeted; victory parade cancelled
08 May 2009 Pakistan Civilians flee as Army intensifies operations in Swat; wrangling over peace deal continues; US hand apparent, but worst fears overstated
08 May 2009 India Public disorder in Srinagar, coupled with rise in infiltration by militants and seizure of substantial arms cache
08 May 2009 India Army lorries stoned in Tamil Nadu, while Sonia Gandhi cancels her electoral engagements there; further incidents possible
08 May 2009 India Supreme Court orders fresh investigation into 2002 Gujarat riots, focus on Chief Minister’s role; Mumbai terrorist declared legal adult
