China's exports fell in January, the first decline in more than two years, raising fresh…
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Saudi detained in Malaysia for insulting Prophet tweet
Malaysian police have detained a Saudi journalist accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad in a…
Pakistan top court rejects PM Gilani’s contempt appeal
Pakistan's Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by PM Yousuf Raza Gilani against a contempt…
Lenovo posts a 54% rise in profits as sales jump
Lenovo, the world's second-largest maker of PCs, has reported a 54% rise in profits on…
India toxic alcohol toll rises in Orissa
The number of people who have died in the Indian state of Orissa after drinking…
China’s inflation rate rises to 4.5%
China's rate of inflation unexpectedly accelerated in January for the first time since it peaked…
India ministers in Karnataka quit amid pornography row
Two ministers in the Indian state of Karnataka have resigned after they were accused of…
Rumours swirl as top Chinese policeman ‘goes on leave’
A top Chinese policeman - in charge of a major crackdown on organised crime -…
US drone strike ‘kills 10’ in Pakistan
A missile attack by an unmanned US drone aircraft in north-west Pakistan has killed 10…
Suu Kyi campaigns for Burma polls as US eases sanctions
Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is travelling outside her home town for the…