Many Indians believed it was only a matter of time before Hindu nationalism provoked the kind of bloodshed that exploded in New Delhi.
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Indian Police Sweep Through Riot Zone, Making More Arrests
The New Delhi force has been widely criticized for standing by during some of the worst religious violence in years. Its investigations, too, have prompted accusations of anti-Muslim bias.
As New Delhi Counts the Dead, Questions Swirl About Police Response
Did the police fail to act as the country descended into its worst spasm of religious violence in years? Witnesses say officers stood by when Hindu mobs attacked Muslims.
The Roots of the Delhi Riots: A Fiery Speech and an Ultimatum
A local Hindu politician told the police to evict a group of Muslim protesters or he and his men would. Now, 25 have died in some of the worst violence in years.
As New Delhi Violence Rages for 3rd Day, Modi Urges Calm
“I appeal to my sisters and brothers of Delhi to maintain peace,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said of the sectarian clashes that have rocked the city during President Trump’s visit.
New Delhi Streets Turn Into Battleground, Hindus vs. Muslims
As President Trump toured India’s capital, at least 11 people were killed in mob violence that upended a working-class neighborhood.
‘America Loves India,’ Trump Declares at Rally With Modi
President Trump was feted with music, dancers and more than 100,000 cheering attendees — if not the 10 million he says he was promised.
A Police State With an Islamist Twist: Inside Hifter’s Libya
Khalifa Hifter, the military ruler of eastern Libya, is trying to take over the entire country. To see what that would look like, we paid a rare visit to the part he already controls.
How China Tracked Detainees and Their Families
A leaked government document shows how people were monitored and selected for internment camps in Xinjiang.
U.S. Faces Tough ‘Great Game’ Against China in Central Asia and Beyond
The Trump administration sees former Soviet republics in the heart of Asia as critical battlegrounds in the struggle with China over global influence. But American policies could fall short.