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Obama hails Burma leader on US visit
President Barack Obama praises the leadership of Burma's Thein Sein after historic White House talks, but urges his visitor to halt violence against Muslims.
Muslims jailed over Burma clashes
Six Muslim men are jailed for their involvement in religious clashes in the Burmese town of Meiktila that left more than 40 people dead.
North Koreans free Chinese crew
A Chinese fishing crew seized by unidentified North Koreans two weeks ago is freed along with their boat, reports say.
US and China leaders to hold summit
The US and Chinese presidents, Barack Obama and Xi Jinping, announce they will hold their first summit in California in June.
Indonesia mine death toll reaches 21
The death toll at Indonesia's Freeport gold and copper mine rises to 21 after another four bodies are recovered, the mine operator says.
India cricketers due in court soon
Three cricketers, arrested last week over allegations of spot-fixing in the Indian Premier league, are due in court soon.
Karzai to push for India defence aid
Afghan President Hamid Karzai is in India to press for more military aid, ahead of the planned withdrawal of Nato-led forces from Afghanistan in 2014.
IT firm sacks Indian chief executive
The Indian CEO of outsourcing firm iGATE, Phaneesh Murthy, is sacked after an internal investigation "for not disclosing a relationship with a subordinate".
China 'state hackers renew attacks'
State-sponsored hackers are renewing their attacks on the US after a three-month hiatus, according to the New York Times.
PTI 'wins revote' in tense Karachi
Imran Khan's party wins its first National Assembly seat in the Pakistani city of Karachi after a partial re-run of voting, unofficial results show.
Chen issues plea for relatives
Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng tells the BBC he thinks Washington should do more to protect his relatives, a year after he fled China for the US.
India and China pledge on border row
Visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang says India and China must "improve mechanisms" to settle a long-running border dispute.
VIDEO: Getaway of blind activist retraced
The family of Chen Guangcheng are 'paying for his activism' back home according to the Chinese dissident
VIDEO: Record breaking demolition of viaduct
A two-mile viaduct in the Chinese city of Wuhan has been demolished, breaking a record for the longest reinforced concrete bridge ever blown up in the country.
VIDEO: China film censorship 'terrible'
Film director Sir Alan Parker says he is appalled at how blockbuster films like Titanic and Ironman are being edited to satisfy Chinese censors.
VIDEO: Ai Weiwei makes art from milk tins
Artist Ai Weiwei has created a map of China made entirely out of tins of formula milk, to highlight tensions over tainted baby food.
VIDEO: Chinese leader on visit to India
China's Premier Li Keqiang is visiting India on the first stop of his maiden foreign trip since taking office.
VIDEO: Deadly floods sweep southern China
Deadly storms are sweeping across southern China, killing more than 50 people and leaving 14 missing
VIDEO: Collapse at Cambodia shoe factory
Part of a shoe factory has collapsed in Cambodia, leaving at least two people dead, officials say.
VIDEO: Is Japan's green tea blossoming?
Farmers in Japan's key tea-growing region are hoping to turn their fortunes around following the Fukushima nuclear disaster two years ago.
Warner charged over Twitter comments
Opening batsman David Warner is asked by Cricket Australia to explain why abusive messages to journalists are on his Twitter account.
China media: North Korea warned
State media warn Pyongyang against detaining fishing boats amid public anger over the "kidnapping" of fishermen by unidentified captors.
Deadly floods sweep southern China
Flooding and landslides across nine southern Chinese provinces leave more than 50 people dead and 14 missing, officials say.
Chinese man detained in Kashmir
A Chinese man in Pakistani-administered Kashmir is taken into protective custody after he was accused of desecrating the Koran, officials say.
Indian media: Ties with Beijing
Media in India focus on Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's talks with PM Manmohan Singh and the impact of spot-fixing allegations on the Indian Premier League tournament.
In pictures: Indian cinema turns 100
Images from 100 years of Indian cinema.
In pictures: Rare 19th Century pictures of India
A selection of rare 19th century pictures of India taken by legendary photographer Raja Deendayal.
Leaders vote due in Vietnam congress
Vietnam's National Assembly begins a month-long congress, where an unprecedented confidence vote will be held for the country's top leaders.
N Korea urged to end missile tests
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urges Pyongyang to end its missile tests as a fourth short-range weapon is launched from North Korea's east coast.
Taiwan holds drills near Philippines
Taiwan conducts military exercises near the Philippines following a diplomatic row over the death of a Taiwanese fisherman.
Musharraf given bail in Bhutto case
Pakistan's former military ruler, Pervez Musharraf, is granted bail in the case of the assassination of the former prime minister, Benazir Bhutto.
Deadly suicide bomb in Afghanistan
A suicide attack in Afghanistan's Baghlan province kills at least 14 people, including a senior local politician opposed to the Taliban.
Deadly suicide attack in Kabul
A suicide bomber has targeted a convoy of foreign military vehicles in the Afghan capital Kabul, killing at least 15 people, officials say.
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China 'can't be free rider on trade'
China cannot be a "free rider" on global trade, EU warns
In pictures: India's fading trams
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The world's largest camel herd - in Australia
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Chinese web activists see new pressure from censors
China's activists see tighter web controls under new government
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