At least 39 people and many are missing after an avalanche in Afghanistan's north-eastern Badakhshan…
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Nissan to build new car in Sunderland
Nissan is to build a new compact model, called the Invitation, at its Sunderland factory.
Congress setback in key India Uttar Pradesh polls
India's governing Congress party has suffered a major setback as votes are counted in the…
India bans all cotton exports with immediate effect
India has banned all exports of cotton with immediate effect, the government has said, amid…
China’s Premier Wen opens National People’s Congress
Premier Wen Jiabao cut China's economic growth target as he opened the last parliament session…
Pakistan Taliban removes deputy head Maulvi Faqir Mohammad
The head of the Pakistani Taliban has removed his deputy commander, the militant group confirmed…
Hong Kong exchange extends trading hours amid protests
Traders on the Hong Kong stock exchange will see their lunch break trimmed from 90…
Blast at Brazzaville arms depot kills hundreds
BRAZZAVILLE/KINSHASA (Reuters) - Up to 200 people were killed on Sunday when an arms dump exploded…
Indian surveys predict Congress blow in state poll
India's ruling Congress party have failed to make a breakthrough in recent elections in the…
Islamists want 30 mln euros to free Western hostages: source
An Al-Qaeda splinter group wants 30 million euros ($39 million) to free three European aid workers kidnapped…