A suicide bomber has driven a car packed with explosives into police offices in Khujand, Tajikistan, injuring 25 people.

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.

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

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

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

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.

BBC Burmese marks 70 years of broadcasting

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

A new deal will ban Australian imitation champagne and sherry from the EU - but Australia welcomes simplified wine labels.

The Chinese navy begins artillery exercises in the Yellow Sea, days before the US and South Korea hold similar manoeuvres there.

Julia Gillard wins support from the Greens in her bid to form the next Australian government, but all eyes remain on the key independents.