Police in India's Rajasthan state have arrested and bailed a couple suspected of selling their new-born baby boy for $722 (£462) to pay for the treatment of their…
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Pepsi to re-enter Burma with new distribution agreement
PepsiCo, one of the world's largest drinks makers, has announced plans to re-enter Burma as the country opens up its markets after various sanctions against it were lifted.
Afghanistan civilian casualties fall, says UN
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan have fallen for the first time in five years, the latest UN figures show.
China inflation rate dips to a 30-month low in July
China's inflation dipped to a 30-month low in July, giving policymakers a bigger cushion to boost stimulus measures to spur economic growth.
India’s parliament begins monsoon session
The Indian parliament has begun its monsoon session where a number of key issues are to be debated.
Pakistan PM Raja Pervez Ashraf summoned over corruption case
Pakistan's Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has been summoned before the Supreme Court for failing to reopen corruption cases against the president.
La côte est de la Chine se prépare à l’arrivée du typhon Haikui
La côte est de la Chine et Shanghaï sont touchés depuis mardi 7 août par un typhon, avec des rafales de vent dépassant les 100 km/h. Par précaution,…
Eleven Afghan police defect to Taliban in Helmand province
Eleven Afghan policemen have defected to the Taliban in the southern province of Helmand, officials say.
Indonesia’s economy: Domestic demand boosts expansion
Indonesia's economy expanded more than expected in the second quarter as domestic consumption helped offset a decline in demand for exports.
Fresh violence in India’s Assam state
The death toll in the violence in India's Assam state has risen with the death of three more people.