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• Burma election laws a 'setback'
The US calls Burma's new election laws a setback for dialogue, as a UN envoy condemns 'gross' human rights violations.
• Taiwan official quits over death penalty
Taiwan's justice minister, Wang Ching-feng, steps down, days after saying she would not authorise executions.
• Siberian tigers die at China zoo
Eleven rare Siberian tigers die at a zoo in north-eastern China, raising fears over treatment of captive animals in the country.
• Thailand braces for 'red' protest
Thailand mobilises thousands of troops ahead of rallies in Bangkok by supporters of ousted former PM Thaksin Shinawatra.
• 'Militants killed' in Aceh clash
Indonesian police in Aceh say they have shot and killed two suspected militants, after several recent anti-terror raids.
• China oil demand is 'astonishing'
Oil demand in China rose by an "astonishing" 28% in January compared with a year ago, the International Energy Agency says.
• Japan arrests whaling activist
An activist from New Zealand who boarded a Japanese whaling ship last month is arrested by Japan's coastguard.
• China hits back at Obama on yuan
China has hit back at comments by US President Barack Obama that Beijing should change its currency strategy.
• Burma annuls 1990 Suu Kyi poll win
Burma's leaders formally annul the National League for Democracy's 1990 election win, as more details of new poll laws emerge.
• Peter Jackson's Wellywood sign faces challenge in New Zealand
Film director Peter Jackson may face legal action over his plans to install a version of the famous Hollywood sign in New Zealand.
• Atheists meet in Melbourne to celebrate lack of faith
More than 2,000 atheists from around the world meet in Melbourne, Australia, to celebrate their lack of religious belief.
• Clarke named in Aussie Test squad
Vice-captain Michael Clarke is named in the Australian Test squad despite recently returning home from New Zealand for personal reasons.
• Haddin ton sets up Australia win
Brad Haddin hits 110 off 121 balls as Australia beat New Zealand by six wickets in Hamilton to lead their one-day series 2-1
• Shopping spree
Man who bought gadgets for North Korea's Kim Jong-il
• Powered pedal
Beijing's silent invasion of electric bicycles
• Bryant's Australia
How Kevin Rudd's popularity slipped after Copenhagen
• Green dreams
Rain brings relief to parched Australian farming town
• Radically different
Homesick Andijan survivors amazed by life in Sweden
• Women's day
Stories of hardship - and hope - from Kyrgyzstan
• China billionaires 'second to US'
China has 64 billionaires, second only to the United States, Forbes magazine says in its annual list.
• Japan opens 98th national airport
Japan opens an airport in Ibaraki offering just one flight a day, sparking criticism over wasteful public spending.
• Japan protest over tuna ban plan
Japan voices opposition to a proposed ban on international trade in bluefin tuna, after the EU backs the plan.
• China inflation at 16-month high
Chinese inflation hit a 16-month high in February, leading to calls for the government to take measures to cool the economy.
• Japan's economic growth rate cut
Japan's economy grew by less than first estimated in the final quarter of 2009, revised government figures show.
• China to build Sri Lanka airport
China is to lend Sri Lanka just under $200m to build a second international airport in the south of the island.
• 'Bali bomber' killed in Indonesia
Indonesia's President Yudhoyono confirms security forces killed Bali bomb suspect Dulmatin in raids in Jakarta on Tuesday.
• China resumes iron ore talks
Tense times as China resumes iron ore price talks
• Daihatsu recalling cars in Japan
Carmaker Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota, is recalling 274,551 vehicles in Japan because of a number of possible defects.
• China's exports see big increase
China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.
• Child migrant's 'stolen life'
A child migrant on the trauma of being sent Down Under
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