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Japan imposes new Iran sanctions Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:35:52 GMT Japan imposes new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme but maintains its oil import schedule.

China warships end Burma visit Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:01:57 GMT 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.

Independent Wilkie backs Gillard Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:03:09 GMT One of four key independent lawmakers endorses Australian PM Julia Gillard, leaving her two seats short of the majority needed to form a government.

Japan charges jewel gang 'thief' Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:01:24 GMT Japanese prosecutors charge an alleged member of the Pink Panther gang of international jewel thieves with stealing a tiara and other jewellery worth £2.2m in Tokyo in 2007.

Typhoon hits South Korean capital Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:57:50 GMT 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.

Thousands stuck in China traffic Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:05:23 GMT More than 10,000 vehicles are stuck in a 120km (75-mile) traffic jam on China's Beijing to Tibet motorway.

Manila in hostage coffin 'mix-up' Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:42:18 GMT 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.

Reshuffle after Tajik jail break Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:14:12 GMT Tajikistan's security chief is replaced following the escape of 25 prisoners, including several Islamic militants, from a Dushanbe jail.

Chinese accused of honey smuggling Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:24:40 GMT US authorities indict 11 German and Chinese executives for conspiring to illegally import $40m worth of honey from China.

EU presses China over fake goods Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:49:48 GMT The EU urges China to curb smuggling to Europe, saying counterfeit cigarettes alone deprive the EU of 10bn euros (£8bn) in tax revenue annually.

Facial cancer hits Tasmanian Devil vaccine hope Cedric Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:41:39 GMT A Tasmanian Devil who experts hoped was immune to a facial cancer that threatens the marsupial species is euthanised after developing tumours.

Chinese man buys van with years of loose change Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:01:05 GMT A man pays for a van in China with 100,000 yuan ($14,700; £9,500) in pocket change he gathered over years, state television reports.

US and China manufacturing grows Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:32:58 GMT Positive data eases concerns over the strength of the global economic recovery.

US drops China currency inquiry Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:48:39 GMT The US drops a probe of China's currency policy, averting a trade row.

Yen worries hit Japanese stocks Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:49:09 GMT Japan stocks fall after BOJ's attempts to curb the rising yen.

Wallabies lose after leading S Africa Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:49:22 GMT Australia lose thrilling Tri-Nations match in Pretoria

Webber takes pole for Belgian GP Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:55:38 GMT Championship leader Mark Webber starts the Belgian Grand Prix from pole position after a rain-affected qualifying session in Spa.

Australia Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:00:51 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Brunei Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:12:24 GMT Key facts. figures and dates

Burma Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:25:41 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Cambodia Thu, 27 May 2010 14:57:49 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

China Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:13:14 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

East Timor Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:33:42 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Fiji Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:17:56 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Indonesia Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:05:09 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Japan Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:38:08 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Kazakhstan Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:10:18 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Kiribati Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:42:43 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

North Korea Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:10:35 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

South Korea Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:53:31 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Kyrgyzstan Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:06:04 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Laos Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:13:03 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Malaysia Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:07:52 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Marshall Islands Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:52:10 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Micronesia Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:26:11 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Mongolia Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:34:36 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Nauru Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:08:07 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

New Zealand Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:43:48 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Palau Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:20:43 GMT An overview of Palau including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Papua New Guinea Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:05:46 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Philippines Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:48:41 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Samoa Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:36:18 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Singapore Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:01:12 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Solomon Islands Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:13:02 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Taiwan Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:25:22 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Tajikistan Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:19:15 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Thailand Wed, 19 May 2010 13:57:07 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Tonga Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:54:03 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Turkmenistan Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:34:33 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Tuvalu Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:27:01 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Uzbekistan Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:14:44 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Vanuatu Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:39:15 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Vietnam Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:21:45 GMT Key facts, figures and dates

Cook Islands Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:24:55 GMT Key facts, political leaders and notes on the media.

French Polynesia Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:52:29 GMT An overview of French Polynesia, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Guam Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:55:37 GMT An overview of Guam, including key facts, political leaders and the media

Hong Kong Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:07:32 GMT An overview of Hong Kong, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Macau Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:51:23 GMT An overview of Macau, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

New Caledonia Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:13:51 GMT An overview of the Pacific territory, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Niue Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:28:24 GMT A profile of the South Pacific island - the world's smallest self-governing territory

Northern Marianas Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:56:28 GMT A profile of the US commonwealth territory in the north-west Pacific

Tibet Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:30:20 GMT An overview of Tibet, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Tokelau Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:07:14 GMT A profile of the three-island territory in the South Pacific

Xinjiang Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:43:34 GMT An overview of Xinjiang, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

New traffic jam halts China highway Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:22:28 GMT More than 10,000 vehicles are stuck in a 120km (75-mile) traffic jam on China's Beijing to Tibet motorway.

Tropical hotspot Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:14:53 GMT Why tensions are rising in the South China Sea

'Lifeline service' Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:51:50 GMT BBC Burmese marks 70 years of broadcasting

'Dear Leader' Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:59:40 GMT Is North Korea's Kim poised to name his successor?

In pictures Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:17:09 GMT Kazakh artwork on show outside Central Asia for the first time

In pictures Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:32:42 GMT Weddings, yurts and felt hats - life in remote Tajikistan