Gunmen have attacked a police station in north-western Pakistan, killing at least three policemen and…
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Yen hits seven-month low after Bank of Japan measures
The Japanese yen fell to its lowest level against the US dollar in seven months,…
India home ministry calls gay sex ‘immoral’
India's government has told the Supreme Court that homosexuality is immoral, "against nature and spreads…
US and North Korea hold nuclear talks
US and North Korean officials are meeting in Beijing for talks on Pyongyang's nuclear programme.
Philippines’ Gloria Arroyo pleads not guilty to fraud
She was escorted under tight security to court from a military hospital where she is…
Okinawa snow events halted after Japan radiation fears
Officials in Japan's Okinawa prefecture have been forced to cancel two children's snow events amid…
Italy marines to face Indian law, says minister
Two Italian marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen will be tried according to Indian…
Nepal talks after cabinet minister Gupta is jailed
A junior party in Nepal's coalition is to hold an emergency meeting following the conviction…
Seoul urges China on North Korea refugees
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak has asked China to deal with North Korean refugees "in…
Foreign correspondents’ club in China warns reporters
The Foreign Correspondents Club in China has issued a warning to members after three employees…