A well-known Afghan politician and around 20 other people have been killed in a suicide…
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Kazakhstan: UN’s Pillay urges Zhanaozen riot inquiry
UN human rights chief Navi Pillay has called for an independent investigation into deadly riots…
Asean nations fail to reach agreement on South China Sea
South-east Asian countries have failed to reach an agreement on how to deal with China's…
South Korea may reconsider scientific whaling plans
South Korea has said it may reverse a controversial plan to resume whaling for "scientific…
Asian share markets fall after central bank actions
Asian shares have fallen after South Korea unexpectedly cut interest rates while the Bank of…
Burma sanctions: Obama lifts restrictions on US firms
US President Barack Obama has announced that US companies will now be allowed to "responsibly…
Pakistan judges give PM two weeks to pursue Zardari case
Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered new Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf to pursue corruption cases…
Sudan opens Africa’s largest sugar plant
Sudan on Wednesday opened what it billed as Africa's largestsugar refinery, hoping to boost exports after…
Sri Lanka dengue workers on strike over murder
Public health inspectors in Sri Lanka have held a one-day strike in protest at the…
DR Congo, UN troops reinforce Goma from rebel attack
UN and Democratic Republic of Congo troops are reinforcing a key city in the east of the…