A key Tamil opposition politician in Sri Lanka says he fears for the safety of dozens of people arrested in a fresh round-up of Tamil Tiger suspects.
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Nepal PM seeks unity cabinet to agree new constitution
Nepal's Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai is working to form a unity government as part of efforts to agree a new constitution by the end of May.
Bangladesh teacher ‘burns’ legs of girl pupils
Police in Bangladesh are looking for a teacher from a Muslim religious school who allegedly placed burning hot iron rods on the legs of her students for failing…
Pakistan bus accident ‘kills 17’ in Kohistan
At least 17 people have been killed and 19 injured in a bus accident in the northern Pakistani region of Kohistan, officials say.
India: Rare Buddhist manuscript Lotus Sutra to be released
A rare Buddhist manuscript, discovered by cattle grazers in 1931, is set to be released in a book form in India on Thursday.
Weetabix bought by China’s Bright Food
China's Bright Food Group has bought a 60% stake in Weetabix
Lost parakeet tells Tokyo police its address
A lost pet parakeet has been returned safely to its owner in the Japanese capital Tokyo after it told the police its home address.
Венгерско – Азиатское Общество (ASHU) начало активную деятельность
Будапешт - общественная организация, созданная в ноябре прошлого года, представилась дипломатам азиатских стран, аккредитованных в Будапеште,.
Début des activités significatives de l’organisation Asie-Hongrie (ASHU)
Budapest - L'ONG formée en Novembre dernier s’est présenté aux diplomates asiatiques accréditées à Budapest. L’événement avait eu lieu le 18 Avril et à cette occasion, avaient pris…
ASHU meeting in the Seoul Times
Budapest, Hungary — The ASHU, one of the latest Hungarian NGO presented itself to Asian diplomats and Newspapers accredited in Budapest on April 18, 2012. Representatives of 16…