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'Lifeline service'

Thu, 2010-09-02 20:51
BBC Burmese marks 70 years of broadcasting

Manila in hostage coffin 'mix-up'

Thu, 2010-09-02 19:42
The Philippines vows to probe claims that coffins of three of Hong Kong's eight victims of last week's hijacking in Manila were wrongly labelled.

Reshuffle after Tajik jail break

Thu, 2010-09-02 18:14
Tajikistan's security chief is replaced following the escape of 25 prisoners, including several Islamic militants, from a Dushanbe jail.

Independent Wilkie backs Gillard

Thu, 2010-09-02 17:03
One of four key independent lawmakers endorses Australian PM Julia Gillard, leaving her two seats short of the majority needed to form a government.

Typhoon hits South Korean capital

Thu, 2010-09-02 16:57
Three people die as Seoul is hit by its strongest typhoon in 15 years, while storms continue to cause heavy rain and landslides in China.

US and China manufacturing grows

Thu, 2010-09-02 06:32
Positive data eases concerns over the strength of the global economic recovery.

EU presses China over fake goods

Wed, 2010-09-01 23:49
The EU urges China to curb smuggling to Europe, saying counterfeit cigarettes alone deprive the EU of 10bn euros (£8bn) in tax revenue annually.

'Dear Leader'

Wed, 2010-09-01 21:59
Is North Korea's Kim poised to name his successor?

Ancient reef uncovered in Pacific

Wed, 2010-09-01 20:58
An ancient reef may provide scientists with clues about what will happen to coral when sea temperatures rise.

Facial cancer hits Tasmanian Devil vaccine hope Cedric

Wed, 2010-09-01 19:41
A Tasmanian Devil who experts hoped was immune to a facial cancer that threatens the marsupial species is euthanised after developing tumours.

EU and Australia toast wine deal

Wed, 2010-09-01 19:30
A new deal will ban Australian imitation champagne and sherry from the EU - but Australia welcomes simplified wine labels.

China begins Yellow Sea exercises

Wed, 2010-09-01 17:57
The Chinese navy begins artillery exercises in the Yellow Sea, days before the US and South Korea hold similar manoeuvres there.

In pictures

Wed, 2010-09-01 17:17
Kazakh artwork on show outside Central Asia for the first time

Asylum seeker unrest in Australia

Wed, 2010-09-01 16:34
Dozens of asylum seekers briefly break out of a detention centre in the Australian city of Darwin to hold a protest against their treatment.

US drops China currency inquiry

Wed, 2010-09-01 06:48
The US drops a probe of China's currency policy, averting a trade row.

South Korea offers aid to North

Tue, 2010-08-31 17:56
South Korea makes its first offer of aid to flood-hit North Korea since it accused Pyongyang of sinking a South Korean warship in March.

Yen worries hit Japanese stocks

Tue, 2010-08-31 16:49
Japan stocks fall after BOJ's attempts to curb the rising yen.

Foxconn shares fall 8% on results

Tue, 2010-08-31 15:54
Shares in the iPhone manufacturer Foxconn International fall almost 8%, a day after the company reported heavy losses.

Enrolments boom at Sushi Academy

Tue, 2010-08-31 15:45
There are some cities in Europe which feel as though they have a sushi restaurant on almost every corner.

Australian PM rejects new vote

Tue, 2010-08-31 13:43
As vote-counting continues, Australia's PM Julia Gillard rejects idea of a new vote and promises stable government.