Burma is inviting the United States and the European Union to send observers for its…
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India railways: Mukul Roy sworn-in as new minister
Mukul Roy has been sworn in as India's new railway minister after his predecessor resigned…
‘Sharp drop’ in India poverty due to welfare programmes
Poverty in India has dropped sharply, the country's Planning Commission has said.
China raises fuel prices for second time in a month
China has raised the price of petrol by about 6% and diesel about 7% for…
Burma frees ethnic Karen rebel leader
One of the leaders of the Karen rebel group in Burma has been pardoned by…
India Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi resigns
India's Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi has resigned after his party protested against his decision to…
Five suspects killed in Bali anti-terror raids
Indonesian police have shot dead five suspected militants on the island of Bali, officials say.
Lagarde says China must reform economy and yuan
International Monetary Fund (IMF) head Christine Lagarde has said that China must stop its economy…
East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta admits poll defeat
East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta has admitted defeat and congratulated his rivals after the first…
Former Mr. Universe turns 100 in India
KOLKATA, India (AP) — A former Mr. Universe who has just turned 100 said Sunday…