Japan's retail sales and household spending continued to rise in April, albeit at a slower…
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China fake parts ‘used in US military equipment’
Vast numbers of counterfeit Chinese electronic parts are being used in US military equipment, a…
Convicted Chinese businesswoman Wu Ying given reprieve
A Chinese businesswoman who originally received a death sentence for fraud has now been given…
Thailand sees growth rebound after devastating floods
Thailand's economy has rebounded sharply as factories boosted production recovering quickly from last year's floods.
Minister to meet Air India unions
India's aviation minister is due to meet the unions from national carrier Air India, where…
Tyrannosaurus dinosaur skeleton sold amid controversy
Tyrannosaurus Bataar is an Asian cousin of the meat-eating Tyrannosaurus Rex
Pakistan supply routes row hits Nato summit
A row between the US and Pakistan over supply routes to Afghanistan is threatening to…
South Korea urges North on ‘new path’ amid test fears
South Korea urged North Korea to take a ''different path to peace'', as three-way talks…
Pakistan blocks Twitter over Prophet cartoons
Pakistan blocked Twitter on Sunday, saying the website had refused to remove posts promoting a…
Mongolian becomes oldest to win first sumo title
Mongolian-born Kyokutenho on Sunday became the oldest wrestler in modern times to win his first…