South Korea is proposing formal talks with the North over restarting operations at the jointly-run…
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China agrees $8bn Airbus plane deal
China has agreed to buy 60 planes from European firm Airbus, in a deal worth…
Hungarian Trade and Cultural Centers are opening in Asia
Hungary, Budapest – In several Asian countries Hungarian Trade and Cultural Centers (HTCC) will be…
Pakistani Taliban deny role in Boston bombings
The Pakistani Taliban have denied any role in the bombings at the Boston Marathon that…
Iran struck by magnitude 7.8 earthquake
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has struck south-east Iran, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reports.
China ‘reveals army structure’ in defence white paper
China has revealed the structure of its military units, in what state-run media describe as…
China labour camp victim sues local authorities
A Chinese woman is suing a local authority who sent her to a labour camp…
Burma riots: Muslim gold shop workers jailed
A court in Burma has sentenced three Muslims to 14 years in jail for their…
Iran urged to boost nuke safety review after quake
The head of the Gulf states' main political bloc is urging Iran to join an…
China’s March imports rise in sign of recovery
China reported higher import growth in March in a possible positive sign for its economic…