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Elephant birth shocks Sydney zoo
An elephant in a Sydney zoo gives birth to a live calf, shocking vets who thought the baby had died in the womb.
Firm denies Fifa sweatshop claims
A Shanghai company denies it used sweatshop labour to produce World Cup mascots, as Fifa suspends its contract.
'Bali bomber' killed in Indonesia
Indonesia's President Yudhoyono confirms security forces killed Bali bomb suspect Dulmatin in raids in Jakarta on Tuesday.
China 'seeking end to Buddhism'
The Dalai Lama accuses China of trying to "annihilate Buddhism", as Tibet marks 51 years since a failed revolt against Beijing.
Cathay Pacific returns to profit
Cathay Pacific reports a return to full-year profit as cost cutting and bets on the price of fuel pay off.
World's largest meat-eating plant prefers to eat... droppings
The largest meat-eating plant in the world is designed not to eat small animals, but small animal poo, scientists discover.
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.
China's exports see big increase
China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.
Burma law bans Suu Kyi from poll
A new election law formally bars pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from taking part in elections planned in Burma.
Indonesia militant 'was killed'
Indonesia's President Yudhoyono confirms security forces killed terror suspect Dulmatin in raids in Jakarta on Tuesday.
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Raids 'kill Indonesia militants'
Indonesian security forces kill three alleged militants and investigate whether one is key Bali bomb suspect Dulmatin.
China denies Sweden Uighur spying
China denies it is spying on Uighur refugees in Sweden, after a Stockholm court jailed a Uigur for passing information to an agent.
Thailand invokes emergency laws
Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva says he will use emergency security laws to help cope with opposition rallies.
Japan confirms secret nuclear pact
Japan confirms the existence of a secret Cold War pact allowing nuclear-armed US vessels to call at its ports.
'Bottled ghosts' attract New Zealand auction buyers
Two glass bottles said to contain the ghosts are bought for NZ$2,000 in an online auction in New Zealand.
'Bottled ghosts' attract New Zealand auction buyers
Two glass bottles said to contain the ghosts are bought for NZ$2,000 in an online auction in New Zealand.
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
Burma outlines new election laws
Burma's military rulers will hand-pick the election commission, under newly-enacted poll laws, the government says.
