One of Sri Lanka's governing parties has called for the prosecution of a leading bishop after he condemned the government's human rights record.
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Afghanistan avalanche kills 39 in Badakhshan
At least 39 people and many are missing after an avalanche in Afghanistan's north-eastern Badakhshan province.
Nissan to build new car in Sunderland
Nissan is to build a new compact model, called the Invitation, at its Sunderland factory.
Congress setback in key India Uttar Pradesh polls
India's governing Congress party has suffered a major setback as votes are counted in the politically crucial state of Uttar Pradesh.
India bans all cotton exports with immediate effect
India has banned all exports of cotton with immediate effect, the government has said, amid a decline in production.
China’s Premier Wen opens National People’s Congress
Premier Wen Jiabao cut China's economic growth target as he opened the last parliament session under the current leadership.
Pakistan Taliban removes deputy head Maulvi Faqir Mohammad
The head of the Pakistani Taliban has removed his deputy commander, the militant group confirmed to the BBC, in a sign of a growing power struggle.
Hong Kong exchange extends trading hours amid protests
Traders on the Hong Kong stock exchange will see their lunch break trimmed from 90 minutes to an hour from Monday.
Birmanie: Aung Sun Suu Kyi triomphalement accueillie à Mandalay
La campagne électorale de la principale figure de l’opposition birmane, Aung San Suu Kyi, mobilise des foules considérables dans la seconde ville du pays, Mandalay. Plus de 100 000…
Pakistan: l’ancien président Perwez Musharraf poursuivi pour le meurtre de Benazir Bhutto
Interpol devrait lancer, à la demande du gouvernement du Pakistan un mandat d'arrêt contre l'ancien président Perwez Musharraf pour la mort de Benazir Bhutto, assassinée le 27 décembre…