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Chemicals washed into China river Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:00:44 +0000 Rescue teams in north-east China are working to retrieve 3,000 barrels of chemicals washed into a major river, state media say.

Japanese tanker in damage mystery Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:45:34 +0000 Officials investigate damage to a Japanese oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, amid reports of a collision or an attack.

Thai provinces end emergency rule Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:43:43 +0000 Thai authorities lift a state of emergency in six more provinces, more than two months after ending anti-government protests in Bangkok.

China allows IMF report release Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:54:51 +0000 China allows the publication of an International Monetary Fund staff report on its economy for the first time since 2006.

China agrees Guinea mining deal Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:02:00 +0000 Mining giant Rio Tinto completes a deal with Chinese firm Chalco to enter a joint venture in West Africa.

N Korea minister in Burma visit Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:40:01 +0000 North Korea's foreign minister arrives in Burma, days after the US voiced concern about possible nuclear co-operation between the two states.

Firm accused on Indonesia logging Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:14:01 +0000 Greenpeace accuses Indonesian conglomerate Sinar Mas of ongoing destruction of peatlands and wildlife habitats by logging.

UN declares right to clean water Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:43:17 +0000 The UN declares that access to clean water and sanitation is a fundamental human right, in a non-binding resolution.

Japan hangs two death row inmates Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:29:10 +0000 The new Japanese government carries out its first executions - but the justice minister calls for debate on the death penalty.

Mekong catfish 'faces extinction' Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:53:49 +0000 The World Wildlife Fund warns that dams on the Mekong River could wipe out the giant catfish and other endangered fish species.

Oz marsupials 'began in Americas' Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:24:33 +0000 The characteristic koalas, kangaroos and wombats of Australia share a common American ancestor, according to genetic research.

Vietnam rejects French officer's ashes plea Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:53:00 +0000 Vietnam rejects a request by a French war hero to have his ashes scattered at the site of a defining battle.

China sales drive Peugeot profit Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:01:28 +0000 Peugeot reports a return to profit driven by Chinese demand.

LG profits hit by low phone sales Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:20:56 +0000 South Korean electronics firm reports a slump in profits.

Japan exports rise at slower pace Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:28:09 +0000 Slow rise in exports raises questions about the strength of recovery.

Winger Rokocoko recalled for NZ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:48:46 +0000 Rokocoko to become country's most-capped winger in Australia game

Australia lose Cooper ban appeal Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:11:52 +0000 Two-match ban for dangerous South Africa tackle 'too severe'.

Pakistan wrap up win over Aussies Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:00:15 +0000 Pakistan claim their first Test win over Australia for 15 years.

Australia Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:49:54 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Brunei Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:12:24 +0000 Key facts. figures and dates

Burma Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:40:07 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Cambodia Thu, 27 May 2010 14:57:49 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

China Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:13:14 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

East Timor Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:33:42 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Fiji Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:17:56 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Indonesia Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:05:09 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Japan Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:38:08 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Kazakhstan Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:10:18 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Kiribati Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:42:43 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

North Korea Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:10:35 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

South Korea Mon, 7 Jun 2010 09:47:52 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Kyrgyzstan Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:06:04 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Laos Tue, 9 Mar 2010 15:13:03 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Malaysia Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:07:32 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Marshall Islands Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:52:10 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Micronesia Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:26:11 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Mongolia Mon, 8 Mar 2010 15:34:36 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Nauru Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:08:07 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

New Zealand Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:43:48 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Palau Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:20:43 +0000 An overview of Palau including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Papua New Guinea Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:05:46 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Philippines Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:48:41 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Samoa Mon, 8 Mar 2010 09:36:18 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Singapore Thu, 4 Mar 2010 16:01:12 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Solomon Islands Thu, 4 Mar 2010 15:12:33 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Taiwan Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:25:22 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Tajikistan Wed, 3 Mar 2010 11:19:15 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Thailand Wed, 19 May 2010 13:57:07 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Tonga Thu, 4 Mar 2010 12:54:03 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Turkmenistan Thu, 4 Mar 2010 12:34:33 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Tuvalu Thu, 4 Mar 2010 12:27:01 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Uzbekistan Thu, 4 Mar 2010 12:14:44 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Vanuatu Thu, 4 Mar 2010 11:39:15 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Vietnam Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:21:45 +0000 Key facts, figures and dates

Cook Islands Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:24:55 +0000 Key facts, political leaders and notes on the media.

French Polynesia Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:52:29 +0000 An overview of French Polynesia, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Guam Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:55:37 +0000 An overview of Guam, including key facts, political leaders and the media

Hong Kong Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:07:32 +0000 An overview of Hong Kong, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Macau Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:51:23 +0000 An overview of Macau, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

New Caledonia Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:13:51 +0000 An overview of the Pacific territory, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Niue Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:28:24 +0000 A profile of the South Pacific island - the world's smallest self-governing territory

Northern Marianas Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:56:28 +0000 A profile of the US commonwealth territory in the north-west Pacific

Tibet Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:30:20 +0000 An overview of Tibet, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Tokelau Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:07:14 +0000 A profile of the three-island territory in the South Pacific

Xinjiang Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:43:34 +0000 An overview of Xinjiang, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Killing Fields survivor 'can't ever forget' Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:20:41 +0000 Former Khmer Rouge prison chief Duch has been found guilty of crimes against humanity by Cambodia's UN-backed war crimes tribunal.

The original Sinbad? Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:39:34 +0000 China goes in search of legacy of legendary mariner Zheng He

In pictures Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:55:10 +0000 Dozens hurt in factory blast in the Chinese city of Nanjing

New force Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:50:03 +0000 Will Australia's Greens hold the balance of power in the Senate?

Wealth in China Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:06:35 +0000 But many rich people still pay to move to the West

Silence please Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:27:15 +0000 Why Burma's leader does not expect criticism during India visit

Kung fu fighting Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:57:56 +0000 Jackie Chan on the real message behind martial arts

Olympic dreams Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:54:17 +0000 Vietnamese lifter carries weight of past failure