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Earthquake hits south New Zealand


A state of emergency is declared in Christchurch after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes New Zealand's South Island, injuring two people seriously.

Japan imposes new Iran sanctions


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

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.

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.

Japan charges jewel gang 'thief'


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


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


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'


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


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


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


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

School in gay kookaburra song row


An Australian head teacher is under fire after removing the word gay from the famous song Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree.

Facial cancer hits Tasmanian Devil vaccine hope Cedric


A Tasmanian Devil who experts hoped was immune to a facial cancer that threatens the marsupial species is euthanised after developing tumours.

US and China manufacturing grows


Positive data eases concerns over the strength of the global economic recovery.

US drops China currency inquiry


The US drops a probe of China's currency policy, averting a trade row.

Yen worries hit Japanese stocks


Japan stocks fall after BOJ's attempts to curb the rising yen.

Wallabies lose after leading S Africa


Australia lose thrilling Tri-Nations match in Pretoria

Webber takes pole for Belgian GP


Championship leader Mark Webber starts the Belgian Grand Prix from pole position after a rain-affected qualifying session in Spa.

Australia


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Brunei


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Burma


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Cambodia


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China


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East Timor


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Fiji


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Indonesia


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Japan


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Kazakhstan


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Kiribati


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North Korea


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South Korea


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Kyrgyzstan


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Laos


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Malaysia


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Marshall Islands


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Micronesia


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Mongolia


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Nauru


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New Zealand


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Palau


An overview of Palau including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Papua New Guinea


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Philippines


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Samoa


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Singapore


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Solomon Islands


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Taiwan


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Tajikistan


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Thailand


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Tonga


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Turkmenistan


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Tuvalu


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Uzbekistan


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Vanuatu


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Vietnam


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Cook Islands


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French Polynesia


An overview of French Polynesia, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Guam


An overview of Guam, including key facts, political leaders and the media

Hong Kong


An overview of Hong Kong, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Macau


An overview of Macau, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

New Caledonia


An overview of the Pacific territory, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Niue


A profile of the South Pacific island - the world's smallest self-governing territory

Northern Marianas


A profile of the US commonwealth territory in the north-west Pacific

Tibet


An overview of Tibet, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Tokelau


A profile of the three-island territory in the South Pacific

Xinjiang


An overview of Xinjiang, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

New traffic jam halts China highway


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

Tropical hotspot


Why tensions are rising in the South China Sea

'Lifeline service'


BBC Burmese marks 70 years of broadcasting

'Dear Leader'


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

In pictures


Kazakh artwork on show outside Central Asia for the first time

In pictures


Weddings, yurts and felt hats - life in remote Tajikistan