Tuberculosis which appears to be totally resistant to antibiotic treatment has been reported for the first time by Indian doctors.
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Nepal ex-minister Shyam Sundar Gupta held for kidnap
Police in Nepal have arrested an MP and former cabinet minister on suspicion of organising the kidnap of a prominent businessman in December.
Vietnam’s navy unveils first home-made warship
Vietnam's navy has taken delivery of its first locally-made warship, equipped with artillery and missile systems, local media report.
Pakistan: le Premier ministre sommé de comparaître par la Cour suprêm
La Cour suprême pakistanaise a accusé le Premier ministre Youssouf Raza Gilani d’outrage à la cour parce qu’elle estime qu’il n’a pas respecté ses décisions. Une accusation qui…
China village revolt leader named party boss
One of the men behind a rare revolt against local Communist officials has been named party head of a Chinese village whose protest against land grabs became a…
India and China to begin border talks
India and China are due to begin a fresh round of talks aimed at resolving a long-running dispute over their Himalayan border.
Kazakh president’s party crushes opposition
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (AP) — Election officials in Kazakhstan said Monday that three parties have won seats in the parliament, ending the total control once held by the president's…
Pakistan blast: Shias killed in Khanpur procession
At least 17 people have been killed and some 20 wounded in a bomb attack on a Shia religious procession in the central Pakistani city of Khanpur.
China angry at US sanctions on oil firm Zhuhai Zhenrong
China has criticised sanctions imposed by the US on a Chinese firm for selling refined petroleum products to Iran.
Birmanie: visite historique d’Alain Juppé à Rangoun
C'est la première fois depuis l'indépendance de la Birmanie en 1948 qu'un ministre français des Affaires étrangères se rend à Rangoun. Alain Juppé est venu « saluer les…