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China warships end Burma visit

The first visit of Chinese warships to Burma ends as top Burmese leader Than Shwe prepares to visit Beijing, highlighting the two country's close ties. Read More...

Posted Friday, September 03, 2010 1:01 AM from BBC News - Asia-Pacific | 0 Comments

Japan imposes new Iran sanctions

Japan imposes new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme but maintains its oil import schedule. Read More...

Posted Friday, September 03, 2010 12:35 AM from BBC News - Asia-Pacific | 0 Comments

Tropical hotspot

Why tensions are rising in the South China Sea Read More...

Posted Thursday, September 02, 2010 9:14 PM from BBC News - Asia-Pacific | 0 Comments

Chinese accused of honey smuggling

US authorities indict 11 German and Chinese executives for conspiring to illegally import $40m worth of honey from China. Read More...

Posted Thursday, September 02, 2010 12:24 PM from BBC News - Asia-Pacific | 0 Comments

Thousands stuck in China traffic

More than 10,000 vehicles are stuck in a 120km (75-mile) traffic jam on China's Beijing to Tibet motorway. Read More...

Posted Thursday, September 02, 2010 12:05 PM from BBC News - Asia-Pacific | 0 Comments

Typhoon Kompasu batters South Korean capital

Three people die as Seoul is hit by its strongest typhoon in 15 years, while storms continue to cause heavy rain and landslides in China. Read More...

Posted Thursday, September 02, 2010 10:56 AM from BBC News - Asia-Pacific | 0 Comments

'Lifeline service'

BBC Burmese marks 70 years of broadcasting Read More...

Posted Thursday, September 02, 2010 7:51 AM from BBC News - Asia-Pacific | 0 Comments

Manila in hostage coffin 'mix-up'

The Philippines vows to probe claims that coffins of three of Hong Kong's eight victims of last week's hijacking in Manila were wrongly labelled. Read More...

Posted Thursday, September 02, 2010 6:42 AM from BBC News - Asia-Pacific | 0 Comments

Reshuffle after Tajik jail break

Tajikistan's security chief is replaced following the escape of 25 prisoners, including several Islamic militants, from a Dushanbe jail. Read More...

Posted Thursday, September 02, 2010 5:14 AM from BBC News - Asia-Pacific | 0 Comments

Independent Wilkie backs Gillard

One of four key independent lawmakers endorses Australian PM Julia Gillard, leaving her two seats short of the majority needed to form a government. Read More...

Posted Thursday, September 02, 2010 3:21 AM from BBC News - Asia-Pacific | 0 Comments

Typhoon hits South Korean capital

Three people die and power lines are knocked down as Seoul is hit by its strongest typhoon in 15 years. Read More...

Posted Thursday, September 02, 2010 2:15 AM from BBC News - Asia-Pacific | 0 Comments

Deadly Maputo clash over prices

Six people are reported killed in Mozambique's capital Maputo in riots over rising food and fuel prices. Read More...

Posted Wednesday, September 01, 2010 11:39 AM from BBC News - Asia-Pacific | 0 Comments

EU presses China over fake goods

The EU urges China to curb smuggling to Europe, saying counterfeit cigarettes alone deprive the EU of 10bn euros (£8bn) in tax revenue annually. Read More...

Posted Wednesday, September 01, 2010 10:49 AM from BBC News - Asia-Pacific | 0 Comments

'Dear Leader'

Is North Korea's Kim poised to name his successor? Read More...

Posted Wednesday, September 01, 2010 8:59 AM from BBC News - Asia-Pacific | 0 Comments

Ancient reef uncovered in Pacific

An ancient reef may provide scientists with clues about what will happen to coral when sea temperatures rise. Read More...

Posted Wednesday, September 01, 2010 7:58 AM from BBC News - Asia-Pacific | 0 Comments