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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…
Sri Lanka dengue workers on strike over murder
Public health inspectors in Sri Lanka have held a one-day strike in protest at the…
Parents of dead Sri Lankan Tamil prisoner ‘denied last rites’
The parents of a prisoner who died in obscure circumstances in Sri Lanka are locked…
Ozawa launches new Japan political party
Japanese political kingmaker Ichiro Ozawa on Wednesday launched a new party along with some 50…
North Korean economy grows 0.8% in 2011, report says
North Korea's economy expanded last year due to increased construction and a recovery in agriculture,…
Philippine, Macau and Australia tycoons to build casino
Macau gambling magnate Lawrence Ho and Australian tycoon James Packer are partnering Henry Sy, the…