Decisively re-elected, Rouhani defies hardliners, pledges to open Iran
President Hassan Rouhani pledged on Saturday to open Iran to the world and deliver freedoms its people have yearned for, throwing down a defiant challenge to his hardline opponent.
Sat May 20 2017
Former Iran president Rafsanjani dies in blow to moderates
He had been described as "a pillar of the Islamic revolution". His pragmatic policies appealed to many Iranians but were despised by hardliners.
Sun Jan 08 2017
Jakarta governor fights blasphemy charges
The high-profile case against Basuki Tjahaja Purnama has captivated attention in Indonesia, and fanned concerns about hardliners pushing their agenda in the nation of 255 million.
Tue Dec 20 2016
Immigration hardliner says Trump team preparing plans for wall, mulling Muslim registry
Donald Trump's new administration could be rapidly pushing on construction of a US-Mexico border wall without seeking immediate congressional approval.
Wed Nov 16 2016
Jakarta governor Ahok questioned after violent hardline demo
Indonesian police Monday questioned Jakarta's Christian governor for allegedly insulting Islam, after the accusations sparked a violent mass protest by hardliners.
Mon Nov 07 2016
Rally turns violent in Jakarta as Muslim hardliners attack police
The ugly scenes -- just metres from the presidential palace -- marred an otherwise peaceful rally against governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, a Christian accused of insulting Islam.
Fri Nov 04 2016
Indonesia police make peace appeal ahead of hardliner rally
The much-hyped rally, planned for Friday, is expected to draw tens of thousands to the streets of the Indonesian capital in protest against governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama.
Thu Nov 03 2016
Jakarta on high alert as Muslim hardliners plan mass protest Friday
The protest was triggered by criticisms by Jakarta governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama of his opponents who cited a verse from the Quran to attack him previously.
Mon Oct 31 2016
Police, Hindu hardliners halt church wedding
A group of hardline Hindu activists and police stormed a church in central India and stopped a wedding midway after accusing the pastor of forcefully converting the bride to Christianity.
Thu Apr 28 2016
Suu Kyi aide confirmed as president nominee, while army picks hardliner
The combined houses are expected to vote between three candidates next week, with a new president set to replace outgoing President Thein Sein at the end of March.
Fri Mar 11 2016
Israel police kill Palestinian after attack on hardliner
The attack sent tensions in the city soaring to a new high, following months of almost daily clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police in Jerusalem's occupied eastern sector.
Thu Oct 30 2014
More deadly riots flare in Sri Lanka resort
More deadly violence flared in a Sri Lankan coastal resort where Buddhist hardliners set shops and homes alight for a second night,
Tue Jun 17 2014
Asian Muslims begin Ramadan, hardliners target 'sinful' bars
Muslims in much of Asia began celebrating the holy month of Ramadan Wednesday, with hardliners in Indonesia vowing to raid "sinful" bars after police steamrollered a mountain of alcohol and porn.
Wed Jul 10 2013
India hardliner Modi coy on prime ministerial hopes
Indian hardline nationalist politician Narendra Modi, tipped to be the opposition's prime ministerial candidate, refused on Saturday to be drawn into saying whether he wanted the top job.
Sun Mar 17 2013
India's Gandhi lagging behind hardliner Modi
India's ruling Congress party is headed for defeat in elections next year and barely one in five voters thinks Rahul Gandhi, its likely candidate, would be the best prime minister.
Fri Jan 25 2013