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Thailand's interim Prime Minister Niwatthamrong speaks during a news conference at the Permanent Secretary of Defence in Bangkok

Thai Protest Leader Promises Final Push for Alternative PM

Anti-government protesters in Thailand are to stage mass rallies in coming days to try to get a new prime minister installed, but their leader said if this final push in a six-month fight did not succeed, he would surrender to the authorities on 27 May. May 17, 2014
Obama Allies Revive Push for Obamacare CEO

Obama Allies Revive Push for Obamacare CEO

A group of healthcare experts close to the White House is urging the Obama administration to appoint a new CEO to oversee Obamacare's online health insurance exchanges and safeguard the next open enrollment period that begins in six months. May 17, 2014
An employee counts rupee notes at a cash counter inside a bank in Kolkata.

Rupee Sees Best Week in Eight Months; Hits 11-month High

The rupee strengthened to its highest level in 11 months on Friday and posted its best weekly gain in eight months as the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies headed towards an overwhelming majority in the country's elections, sending shares to record highs. May 17, 2014
Narendra Modi

Election Landslide to Embolden Modi on World Stage

If prime minister-elect Narendra Modi can revive a faltering economy, as his people clearly believe he can, India may finally be able to deal with overseas allies, foes and rivals from a position of strength. May 17, 2014
Narendra Modi - Barrack Obama

Obama Invites Modi to Visit U.S. Despite Past Visa Ban

U.S. President Barack Obama congratulated Narendra Modi on his election victory on Friday and invited him to the White House, even though he was barred from the country less than 10 years ago over massacres of Muslims. May 17, 2014
A supporter of BJP waves the party flag during celebrations after learning of initial poll results outside the party headquarters in New Delhi

Five Challenges for Modi's New Government

A landslide election victory for Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has created euphoria in India's financial markets, driving shares to life-time highs and the rupee to its strongest level against the dollar in 11 months. May 17, 2014
Narendra Modi

Modi Wins Election by a Landslide

Opposition candidate Narendra Modi will be the next prime minister of India, with counting trends showing the pro-business Hindu nationalist and his party headed for the most resounding election victory the country has seen in thirty years. May 16, 2014
Voting agents from various political parties make notes as polling officials count votes at a counting centre in Allahabad

BJP-led Alliance Ahead in 324 Seats, BJP in 272 Seats

Results in the general election put opposition leader Narendra Modi on course for a landslide victory on Friday, handing him an unfettered mandate to launch his agenda to revive growth and create jobs. May 16, 2014