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New Maldives leader pledges order Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:20:09 GMT New Maldives President Mohammed Waheed Hassan vows to uphold the rule of law following the dramatic resignation of Mohamed Nasheed.

Chinese workers released in Sudan Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:51:20 GMT A group of Chinese workers kidnapped by rebels in Sudan last month has been freed and flown to Kenya, officials from both countries say.

Canada PM in China to discuss oil Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:27:09 GMT Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper visits China for talks focussing on oil sales, energy and other economic ties.

Search on for Philippine missing Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:12:24 GMT Search and rescue teams look for survivors of a 6.7 magnitude quake that shook the central Philippines on Monday, leaving dozens dead or missing.

Afghan police 'poisoned and shot' Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:48:08 GMT At least five Afghan policemen are poisoned and then shot dead at a checkpoint in the southern city of Kandahar, intelligence officials say.

Tigress 'terrorises Sundarbans' Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:00:52 GMT A rogue female tiger with cubs is believed to have killed eight people in a spate of attacks that has terrorised villagers in south-west Bangladesh.

Teams scour Lahore collapse site Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:55:34 GMT Rescuers who worked overnight on Monday are still frantically trying to remove debris from a factory that collapsed in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore.

Suu Kyi campaigns for Burma polls Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:23:34 GMT Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi campaigns as an official election candidate, as the US eases one of its sanctions.

Cricket 'tobacco' adverts pulled Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:04:54 GMT Cricket Australia withdraws Hindi advertisements displayed during recent games with India after warnings they could be illegally promoting tobacco.

Indian aviation rescue unveiled Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:00:40 GMT India sets out plans to allow aviation firms to import jet fuel directly, part of a package to bolster the ailing air industry.

Uttar Pradesh set for key polls Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:18:45 GMT Crucial assembly elections are set to get under way in India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh.

Japan refinery tunnel collapses Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:22:22 GMT Five workers are missing after an undersea tunnel collapses at one of Japan's biggest oil refineries, emergency services say.

VIDEO: Woman found alive in Lahore rubble Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:08:38 GMT Rescue workers in Pakistan have found a 65-year-old woman alive in the rubble of a Lahore factory, 31 hours after the building collapsed.

VIDEO: Afghans donate to renovate landmarks Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:34:13 GMT Kabul's mayor sets up a mobile donation fund to collect money in order to save the city's historical sites.

VIDEO: Evacuation from Queensland floods Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:17:30 GMT Floods continue to threaten Queensland in eastern Australia, with the town of St George expected to be worst hit.

VIDEO: Pakistan factory explosion Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:48:42 GMT Many people are feared trapped in the rubble of a three-storey factory in the Pakistani city of Lahore following a gas explosion.

VIDEO: Film makers killed in helicopter crash Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:09:25 GMT Two renowned film makers who worked with James Cameron have died in a helicopter crash just outside Sydney.

VIDEO: How safe are tourist boats in Vietnam? Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:36:39 GMT A year after 12 people died on a sinking tourist boat, Carmen Roberts asks if Vietnam's Ha Long Bay is any safer for visitors.

VIDEO: Trade hurdles for EU-India talks Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:25:32 GMT Officials from the European Union and India will meet later this week for a summit as they try to make progress towards a free trade deal.

VIDEO: Sri Lankan concern over Iran oil Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:17:57 GMT People in Sri Lanka are growing increasingly worried about the effect on their economy of US-led sanctions against Iran.

Pakistan seal England whitewash Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:08:19 GMT England slump to a 71-run defeat in the third Test in Dubai to suffer a series whitewash by Pakistan for the first time.

China media: Syria veto Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:20:38 GMT Morning newspaper round-up: Coverage continues of Beijing's veto of the UN resolution on Syria.

Citi to launch China credit cards Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:15:27 GMT The Chinese unit of Citigroup wins approval to launch credit cards in China, the first non-Asian bank to do so.

China drives growth for KFC owner Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:10:17 GMT The owner of restaurant brands KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell reports another set of strong figures, helped by growth in China.

India growth 'to fall below 7%' Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:18:36 GMT India's economic growth is likely to dip below 7% for the 2011-12 financial year, new government statistics show.

India miners face licence repeal Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:35:19 GMT A panel appointed by India's Supreme Court recommends that the licences of as many as 49 iron ore miners should be cancelled.

Gandhi convoy row sparks denial Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:29:30 GMT The Election Commission denies the transfer of a poll official is linked to his role in halting a Gandhi family convoy in Uttar Pradesh state.

Qantas CEO warns on airline laws Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:43:21 GMT The chief executive of Qantas says the airline would be forced to cut services and jobs should pro-Australia airline bills be passed.

More floods threaten Queensland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:36:29 GMT Floods continue to threaten Queensland in eastern Australia, with 3,000 evacuated and the town of St George expecting to be worst affected.

Fears grow for PNG ferry missing Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:13:31 GMT The search continues for more than 100 people still missing after a ferry sank off Papua New Guinea, amid fears they were trapped inside.

Pakistan PM Gilani in Qatar talks Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:57:26 GMT Pakistani PM Yousuf Raza Gilani is travelling to Qatar where officials indicate he will discuss peace efforts in Afghanistan.

Deaths in Lahore factory collapse Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:07:27 GMT An illegal medicine factory collapses in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, killing at least 13 people and leaving many trapped, officials say.

Afghan car bomb attack kills nine Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:47:49 GMT At least nine people are killed in a car bomb attack on police headquarters in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, officials say.

Afghanistan - Country profile Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:02:09 GMT Key facts, figures and dates.

Australia country profile Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:08:44 GMT Provides an overview of Australia, including key facts and events

Country profile: Bangladesh Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:54:57 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Country profile: Bhutan Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:05:50 GMT Key facts, figures and dates.

Brunei profile Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:52:40 GMT Provides an overview of Brunei, including key events and facts.

Burma profile Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:52:23 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Cambodia profile Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:04:51 GMT Provides an overview of Cambodia, including key events and facts.

China profile Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:29:16 GMT Provides an overview of China, including key events and facts.

Cook Islands profile Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:12:33 GMT Provides an overview of the Cook Islands, including key events and facts.

East Timor country profile Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:17:02 GMT Provides an overview of East Timor, including key events and facts about this former Portuguese colony which won independence from Indonesia in a long civil war

Fiji country profile Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:02:26 GMT Provides an overview of Fiji, including key events and facts about this tropical island and ethnically diverse former British colony in the Pacific.

French Polynesia profile Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:20:35 GMT Provides an overview of French Polynesia, including key events and facts

Regions and territories: Guam Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:44:31 GMT An overview of Guam, including key facts, political leaders and the media

Regions and territories: Hong Kong Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:46:31 GMT An overview of Hong Kong, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Country profile: India Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:12:04 GMT Details of the key facts, figures and dates.

Indonesia profile Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:42:49 GMT Provides an overview of Indonesia, including key events and facts about the world's fourth most populous nation

Japan country profile Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:49:13 GMT Provides an overview of Japan, including key events and facts about this earthquake-prone country on the western rim of the Pacific.

Kashmir profile Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:55:58 GMT An overview of the former princely state of Kashmir, which has been partitioned between India and Pakistan since 1947.

Kazakhstan profile Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:11:55 GMT Provides an overview of Kazakhstan, including key events and facts about this vast, mineral-rich Central Asian country.

Kiribati profile Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:59:25 GMT Provides an overview of Kiribati including key events and facts.

North Korea country profile Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:45:47 GMT Provides an overview of North Korea, including key events and facts.

South Korea profile Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:06:23 GMT Provides an overview of South Korea, including key events and facts

Kyrgyzstan profile Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:02:41 GMT Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news about Kyrgyzstan

Laos profile Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:58:17 GMT Provides an overview of Laos, including key events and facts

Regions and territories: Macau Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:49:11 GMT An overview of Macau, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Malaysia profile Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:58:39 GMT Provides an overview of Malaysia, including key events and facts.

Country profile: The Maldives Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:18:33 GMT Key facts, figures and dates.

Marshall Islands profile Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:18:24 GMT Provides an overview of the Marshall Islands, including key events and facts.

Micronesia profile Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:10:19 GMT Provides an overview of Micronesia, including key events and facts

Mongolia profile Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:28:37 GMT Summary: Provides an overview of Mongolia, including key events and facts.

Nauru profile Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:07:23 GMT Provides an overview of Nauru, including key events and facts about the world's smallest republic

Country profile: Nepal Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:17:31 GMT Key facts, figures and dates.

Regions and territories: New Caledonia Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:17:05 GMT An overview of the Pacific territory, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

New Zealand profile Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:56:15 GMT Provides an overview of New Zealand, including key events and facts

Regions and territories: Niue Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:38:11 GMT A profile of the South Pacific island - the world's smallest self-governing territory

Regions, territories: Northern Mariana Islands Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:51:21 GMT A profile of the US commonwealth territory in the north-west Pacific

Country profile: Pakistan Sat, 14 May 2011 12:25:48 GMT Key facts, figures and dates.

Palau country profile Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:56:17 GMT Provides an overview of Palau , including key events and facts about this tropical island nation in the northern Pacific.

Papua New Guinea profile Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:07:29 GMT Provides an overview of Papua New Guinea, including key events and facts

Philippines profile Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:18:12 GMT Provides an overview of Philippines, including key events and facts.

Samoa profile Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:39:21 GMT Provides an overview of Samoa, including key events and facts.

Singapore profile Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:21:22 GMT Provides an overview of Singapore, including key events and facts.

Country profile: Sri Lanka Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:24:47 GMT Key facts, figures and dates.

Solomon Islands country profile Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:48:24 GMT Provides an overview of Solomon Islands, including key events and facts.

Taiwan profile Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:47:13 GMT Provides key background, including facts and figures

Tajikistan profile Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:18:46 GMT Provides an overview of Tajikistan, including key events and facts about this mountainous Central Asian republic.

Thailand profile Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:18:53 GMT Provides an overview of Thailand, including key events and facts.

Regions and territories: Tibet Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:57:04 GMT An overview of Tibet, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Regions and territories: Tokelau Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:33:10 GMT A profile of the three-island territory in the South Pacific

Tonga profile Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:49:53 GMT Provides an overview of Tonga, including key events and facts.

Turkmenistan profile Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:02:19 GMT Overview of Turkmenistan, including key events and facts.

Tuvalu Profile Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:57:52 GMT Provides an overview of Tuvalu, including key events and facts.

Uzbekistan country profile Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:20:59 GMT Provides an overview of Uzbekistan, including key events and facts about the country.

Vanuatu country profile Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:36:48 GMT Provides an overview of Vanuatu, including key events and facts

Vietnam country profile Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:52:29 GMT Provides an overview of Vietnam, including key events and facts about this east Asian country

Regions and territories: Xinjiang Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:51:57 GMT An overview of Xinjiang, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Profits decline at BHP Billiton Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:56:08 GMT Anglo-Australian firm BHP Billiton reports lower profits

Theme parks help Disney profits Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:08:12 GMT Popular theme parks help Disney profits

Will 'Dalit queen' Mayawati win again in Uttar Pradesh? Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:25 GMT Will Mayawati return as leader of India's most-populous state?

Fall from grace for Maldives' democratic crusader Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:02:35 GMT How democratic crusader came unstuck in the Maldives

Is instability India's destiny? Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:08:43 GMT The complex challenges facing the Indian state

India's love affair with Charles Dickens Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:34:04 GMT India's love affair with Charles Dickens

'Europe is poor so should live within its means' Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:48:02 GMT Time to learn from Asia, says Mahathir Mohamed

Close encounters with Philippine witches Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:00:08 GMT Searching for witches on a tropical island

'Pink Vigilante' in India poll fight Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:34:58 GMT Poll fight for women's rights in India's badlands