India
India: State elections portrayed as success for Communist Parties
‘Communists’ garner the votes of poor but policies are increasingly pro-business
Asia
Nepal
Nepal: Half a million people celebrate as the King reinstates Parliament
Demonstrations recede but political crisis will continue
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Bamb blast in Colombo points to war
On Tuesday, 25 April, a suicide bomber attacked the car in which the top Sri Lankan army commander was travelling.
Nepal
Nepal: King retreats. as does opposition leaders
Victory celebrations – will the masses go further?
Nepal
Nepal: General strike and mass protests
King threatened with insurrection.
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: London Embassy picket defends Shanyrak residents
Alma-Ata authorities feel pressure of worldwide protests
Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Tycoons hit the jackpot
End low pay
Malaysia
Malaysia: Court hangs fire on Socialist Party (PSM) appeal
Socialists and activists demand party’s registration
Thailand
Thailand: Premier Thaksin steps down
But political crisis persists
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: “Shanyrak in flames”
Police and bulldozers repelled by shanty town residents