Several key Indian political parties announced an alliance to oppose the government Wednesday, a day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh won a confidence vote that paves the way for a landmark nuclear deal with the United States.
Nepal's ex-communists should spearhead the new government, political opponents said Wednesday, a day after the Maoists announced they had abandoned plans for leadership because their choice for president had been rejected.
Pakistan has warned a deal leading to increased Indian access to nuclear fuel could accelerate the atomic arms race between the rivals, according to a letter obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press.
