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Critics dismiss Thai referendum
5 Sep 2008 at 4:53am
A national referendum proposed by the Thai prime minister to end the political deadlock is dismissed as a stalling tactic.

Protests in two Chinese cities
5 Sep 2008 at 11:10am
The Chinese government reportedly sends thousands of soldiers and police to quell unrest in Hunan province.

Envoys meet for North Korea talks
5 Sep 2008 at 3:18am
Envoys prepare to discuss deadlock over North Korea, amid initial moves by the country to reverse nuclear dismantling.

New governor general in Australia
5 Sep 2008 at 2:10am
Quentin Bryce is sworn in as Australia's governor general, the first woman to serve as Queen Elizabeth's representative there.
Taro Aso announces Japan PM bid
5 Sep 2008 at 12:08pm
Japan's former foreign minister Taro Aso formally announces his bid to succeed Yasuo Fukuda, who resigned as prime minister on Monday.

Russia tops Japan defence fears
5 Sep 2008 at 10:12am
Japan says the Russian military is becoming more active in areas close to its territory, in its annual defence white paper.

Malaysia deploys navy to Somalia
5 Sep 2008 at 7:50am
Malaysia sends three navy ships to the coast of Somalia to protect merchant vessels from piracy.

Global economy woes shake markets
5 Sep 2008 at 5:35pm
Worsening US job figures heighten fears of a global economic slowdown - undermining stock markets around the world.

China admits quake school defects
4 Sep 2008 at 6:50am
China admits there could have been construction problems with some schools that collapsed during the Sichuan earthquake.

Papua New Guinea 'WWII airman' turns out to be mossy branches
5 Sep 2008 at 12:10am
The suspected remains of a WWII airman discovered in the Papua New Guinea jungle are the moss-covered branches of a tree.

Elephant beats heroin addiction after stint in rehab
4 Sep 2008 at 6:59am
Elephant beats heroin addiction after stint in rehab

Why the Paralympics matter
5 Sep 2008 at 4:06am
BBC Sport pundits and Paralympians explain their love for the Games

Ford rules out New Zealand post
4 Sep 2008 at 4:39am
Kent coach Graham Ford dismisses speculation linking him with taking up a similar role with New Zealand.
Wheelchair life
5 Sep 2008 at 9:17am
Challenges facing China's disabled as Paralympics loom

Thai scenarios
5 Sep 2008 at 10:31am
As tensions heat up in Bangkok, what might happen next?