ASIA-PACIFIC
Burma warned over cyclone delays
The UN's humanitarian chief urges Burma to reconsider its attitude towards allowing aid teams into the country.
N Korea hands in nuclear records
North Korea hands thousands of pages of documents on its nuclear programme to a US negotiator.
Japan backs space weapon reforms
MPs in Japan vote to abolish restrictions on using military technology in space, despite the country's pacifist status.
Australia launches abuse probe
The Australian army says it is probing allegations that its soldiers mistreated prisoners in Afghanistan.
Manhunt nets abuse suspect
A man suspected of sexually abusing boys in South East Asia is arrested in the US after a rare Interpol appeal.
Burma cyclone raises rice prices
Rice prices rise for a sixth straight day as supplies continue to be stretched after cyclone damage in Burma.
Malaysian woman can leave Islam
In a landmark ruling, a religious court in Malaysia decides that a Muslim convert can leave the faith.
China hosted 'frank' Tibet talks
A spokesman for the Dalai Lama says talks with Chinese officials last week were "open and frank".
Platypus genetic code unravelled
The genetic blueprint of one of the world's strangest mammals is deciphered.
Cricket: NZ chief to quit next year
Gloucestershire say they want to bring their former coach John Bracewell back to the county when he steps down as coach of New Zealand.
Chinese orchestra plays for Pope
The China Philharmonic performs for the Pope, in a sign of rapprochement between Beijing and the Vatican.
Japan tourists 'freed in Yemen'
Two female Japanese tourists are released in Yemen hours after they were seized by gunmen, officials say.
Toyota predicts falling profits
Toyota predicts its first annual profit fall for seven years as the US slowdown takes its toll.
Olympic flame lit at Everest peak
Chinese climbers bearing the Olympic flame reach the summit of Mount Everest, shown live on Chinese TV.
China-Japan deal agreed
China and Japan sign a historic accord agreeing a "new starting point" in relations with each other.
