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Dalai Lama urges Chinese contacts Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:49:46 GMT The Dalai Lama asks Tibetan exiles to improve contacts with ordinary Chinese, but warns that their leaders remain a threat.

Apec leaders make free-trade vow Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:49:11 GMT Leaders from Asia-Pacific nations meeting in Peru pledge not to raise trade barriers in the face of the worldwide financial crisis.

Thai protesters in 'final battle' Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:37:11 GMT Thousands of protesters gather in the Thai capital for what they call a "final battle" to oust the government.

Arrest over Japan ministry murder Sun, 23 Nov 2008 06:16:06 GMT Japanese police arrest a man for weapons possession after he confesses to murdering a former health vice-minister.

Powerful earthquake off Sumatra Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:41:04 GMT A strong earthquake measuring up to 6.8 has struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra, reports say.

Panda attacks man in Chinese zoo Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:50:19 GMT A man has been attacked by a panda at a zoo in China after he climbed into its pen hoping to cuddle the creature.

Arroyo husband falls ill on plane Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:50:57 GMT The husband of Philippines President Gloria Arroyo is taken ill on a plane, forcing a diversion to Japan.

Burma comic jailed for 45 years Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:48:18 GMT Popular Burmese comedian and activist Zarganar is sentenced to 45 years in jail in the latest of a string of imprisonments.

Japan carmakers slash production Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:25:21 GMT Leading Japanese auto manufacturers Honda and Toyota cut production and staff as they try to respond to falling sales.

Malaysian clerics outlaw 'corrupting' yoga for Muslims Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:37:48 GMT Malaysia's top Islamic body has banned Muslims from practising yoga, saying it contains corrupting elements of Hinduism.

Shop till you prop up the economy, Taiwan residents told Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:44:51 GMT Taiwan's prime minister announces a cash handout for all residents in a bid to try to stave off economic crisis.

Kiwis stun Australia to win World Cup Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:01:00 GMT New Zealand stun Australia to win the Rugby League World Cup for the first time after a thrilling game rich in drama and controversy.

Katich digs in to rescue Aussies Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:11:26 GMT Simon Katich's half century helps Australia to 131-6 at the end of day two against New Zealand, a lead of 189.

Democratic deficit Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:50:50 GMT Lord Patten on China's 'threat to democracy'

Reynolds' China Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:05:17 GMT Is democracy set on a course for China?

Star turn Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:08:54 GMT Celebrities are the new weapon in Indonesian politics

Tibet debate Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:54:35 GMT Gossip and harsh reality in 'Little Lhasa'

Nick Bryant's blog Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:33:42 GMT Australian navy's two-month leave causes a storm

Crucial partner Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:18:49 GMT China's trade ties with Latin America are on the rise

'Holocaust denier' free from jail Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:15:20 GMT An Australian "Holocaust denier" is freed from jail after Germany abandons efforts to have him extradited from the UK.

Man found guilty of Sydney murder Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:23:42 GMT A British-born man is found guilty in an Australian court of throwing his lover to her death at a notorious suicide spot in Sydney.

China names 19,000 May quake dead Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:23:20 GMT Chinese authorities name more than 19,000 people killed in a big quake in May, but deny reports they were all students.

US global power 'set to wane' Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:38:30 GMT US dominance is likely to weaken by 2025 as India and China grow stronger, a new Washington intelligence report says.

China woman loses fight for home Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:18:39 GMT Workers tear down the home of Chinese activist Ni Yulan, now in detention after fighting for six years to save it.

China fears grow over job losses Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:45:07 GMT Beijing says its employment outlook is "grim", amid concerns of increasing social unrest caused by economic problems.

Daewoo leases African plantation Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:16:10 GMT South Korean firm Daewoo says it is leasing a vast tract of land in Madagascar, which will produce half of its corn supply by 2023.

China voices on financial crisis Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:58:30 GMT Workers discuss how financial crisis is affecting them

Burmese gloom one year on Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:51:24 GMT Burmese are pessimistic one year after protests

Anger over China milk scandal Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:51:51 GMT People in China voice their anger and concern over China's baby milk scandal

Crisis hits Chinese plants Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:44:22 GMT Chinese plants shut as global financial crisis hits

Peru hitches its wagon to China Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:22:12 GMT Peru hitches its wagon to China's economic motor

Ex-Khmer Rouge admirer sorry Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:28:20 GMT A Swedish former supporter of the Khmer Rouge returns to Cambodia with a message of contrition.