Articles By Vasudevan Sridharan

Local elections

South Shields By-Election: Tories Pushed to Third Place as Labour Wins

Ukip finishes second with 24% vote while Lib Dems down to seventh place as its candidate loses deposit.

US-South Korea joint military drill

South Korea and US End Joint Military Drill amid Tensions

Although drill codenamed Foal Eagle ends, forces remain on high alert.

Syria fires missiles at a Russian passenger plane

Moscow Cancels Flights over War Zones after Syria 'Missile Attack'

Two ground-to-air missiles reportedly fired at Russian flight with 159 passengers.

UAE president's visit to the UK

UAE President to Arrive in UK amid Britons' Torture Claims in Dubai

Sheikh Khalifa al-Nahyan will be hosted by Queen at Windsor Castle while David Cameron promises to raise British prisoners' allegations.

Iran's nuclear programme

Iran to Build a New Nuclear Reactor: Energy Chief

Tehran says new research nuclear reactor will be 'harmless' and will be used for medical purposes.

Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah

Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah in Iran Amid Israel's Assassination Calls

Nasrallah held talks with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov before heading to Tehran.

Bangladesh building collapse

Bangladesh Building Collapse: Hopes for Rescue Fade

Dhaka officials unhopeful of finding any more survivors in Savar building collapse as rescue efforts enter sixth day.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Iran’s Ahmadinejad Hints at Progress on Nuclear Programme

Iranian leader promises an 'epic' despite Western sanctions.

Deadly blasts in Pakistan

Pakistan's North-West Rocked by Twin Blasts Killing Several People

Bombs, allegedly planted by Pakistan Taliban, target secular political forces.

Bangladesh building collapse

Bangladesh Building Collapse Triggers More Protests

Apart from Savar, where the building collapsed, protests rock Bangladesh capital Dhaka and the second biggest city Chittagong.