Chaplain killed in Afghanistan is 1st Army clergy killed in action since Vietnam

Army: Chaplain is 1st killed in action since ‘70

Hamas, though excluded from Mideast talks, is among most intractable issues

Hamas among intractable issues in Mideast talks

Afghan President Karzai says govt will guarantee deposits at troubled Kabul Bank

Karzai: Afghan govt will back Kabul Bank

KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghan President Hamid Karzai reassured nervous customers at the troubled Kabul Bank on Thursday, saying every penny of their deposits would be guaranteed by the government.

Afghan official: Afghan govt will guarantee deposits at troubled Kabul Bank

Afghan official: Afghan govt will back Kabul Bank

Main Paris mosque criticizes burger chain’s efforts to offer food tailored to Muslims

Paris mosque slams burger chain’s Muslim outreach

Few signs of impending run on Afghanistan’s Kabul Bank after top executives resign

Few signs of impending run on Kabul Bank

KABUL, Afghanistan — Larger than usual crowds gathered to withdraw funds from Afghanistan’s largest bank Thursday, but there was little sign that questions surrounding its viability had sparked a major panic.

Janmashtami celebrated with fervour in Delhi

NEW DELHI - Thousands of devotees Thursday gathered at temples across the capital to pay obeisance to Lord Krishna, one of the most revered gods of Hindus, on the occasion of Janmashtami.

Few signs of impending run on Afghanistan’s Kabul Bank as official seek to calm fears

Few signs of run on Afghanistan’s Kabul Bank

India partners Nepal to spread Krishna’s voice

KATHMANDU - The Bhagvad Gita - containing Lord Krishna’s teachings and regarded as the essence of the Hindu religion and philosophy - is one of the most influential books in the world, but not much is known about its sequel, the Anugita.

Joyous mood sweeps Braj bhoomi on Janmashtami

MATHURA - Temples across Braj Mandal, a large swathe of area around Mathura, are bustling with joy and fervour, celebrating Janmashtami — the birthday of Lord Krishna. — who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Drum beats wake up Mumbai, Govindas seek pot of luck

MUMBAI - Mumbaikars woke up to beating of drums on Janmashtami Thursday as Govindas got together at their venues to strategise and form human pyramids to reach ‘dahi handis’ — or pots of curd and luck — suspended high.

Delhiites throng temples on Janmashtami

NEW DELHI - Men, women and children of all ages Thursday thronged temples that were decked up in bright coloured lights, decorations and flowers across Delhi for Janmashtami which celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. Despite the hot and humid weather, crowds were large.