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Police investigate Pakistan heart drug deaths
At least 36 people with cardiovascular problems have died in a Lahore hospital over the past three weeks because of faulty drugs, Pakistani officials say.
Japan posts first annual trade deficit in 30 years
Japan has announced its first annual trade deficit in more than 30 years, a setback for a country known for its exports including cars and electronics.
Sri Lanka jail riot ‘injures 31’ in Colombo
At least 31 people have been injured in clashes between guards and rioting inmates at a prison in the Sri Lankan capital, hospital officials say.
China says one Tibetan killed in second Sichuan clash
China has confirmed that a Tibetan was shot dead in Sichuan province, the second violent clash with security forces this week.
L’Otan satisfaite de son bilan annuel en Afghanistan
C'est un bilan 2011 plutôt optimiste que livrent ce mardi 24 janvier 2012 les forces de l'Otan présentes en Afghanistan. Un rapport qui énumère tous les succès accomplis…
‘World’s cheapest car’ tag backfires for India’s Nano
When India's Tata Motors' Nano went on sale in 2009, the concept of the "world's cheapest car" in one of the world's fastest growing auto markets seemed pre-destined…
Gunmen in southern Philippines kill 15 fishermen
At least 15 men were killed in the southern Philippines when gunmen opened fire on three boats, in what military officials say was fishing turf rivalry.
Big Tokyo earthquake likely ‘within the next few years’
The 2011 quake caused massive destruction on Japan's north-eastern coastline
Les agents norvégiens au Pakistan ne sont plus si secrets
C'est "la gaffe monumentale" de ce début d'année, comme l'écrivent les médias norvégiens, le dérapage incontrôlé qui a coûté, jeudi 19 janvier, son poste à Janne Kristiansen, la…