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Burmese 'waiting in the dark'

People in Burma talk about what life is like one month after the suppression of rare anti-government protests.

Read more : 23.10.2007 23:18:00

Burma's uncrowned opium king

A profile of the Asian warlord Khun Sa, who died this week after spending most of his life trafficking heroin and battling the Burmese government.

Read more : 31.10.2007 00:56:00

Estrada pardon: Filipinos' views

Readers from the Philippines discuss what's behind the pardon of the ex-Philippine President Joseph Estrada after he received a life sentence for corruption.

Read more : 02.11.2007 14:43:00

Asean deals with Burma question

Asean leaders gathering for a summit in Singapore face the thorny question of what to do about military-ruled Burma.

Read more : 20.11.2007 11:40:00

Khmer Rouge trial raises hopes

Cambodians hope a UN-backed genocide tribunal set up to try surviving Khmer Rouge leaders will provide justice.

Read more : 20.11.2007 22:35:00

Japan opposition wins Iraq vote

The upper house in Japan votes to end the air mission to Iraq, but the lower house looks set to halt the move.

Read more : 28.11.2007 19:10:00

Mass tree-planting in Indonesia

Indonesia is trying to plant nearly 80m trees in a single day, to try to deflect criticism about deforestation.

Read more : 28.11.2007 20:19:00

Scores charged over Hindu rally

At least 80 ethnic Indians are charged with illegal assembly for taking part in street protests in Malaysia.

Read more : 28.11.2007 21:32:00

S Korea probes 'cell phone death'

South Korean authorities probe reports a man may have been killed by an exploding mobile phone battery.

Read more : 28.11.2007 23:05:00

US protest at China navy refusal

The Pentagon protests to China over its refusal to allow US ships to dock in Hong Kong at Thanksgiving.

Read more : 29.11.2007 09:27:00

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