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The US drops a probe of China's currency policy, averting a trade row.

Kevin Pietersen is omitted from England's limited overs series against Pakistan, with the England batsman announcing the news via Twitter.

The England team believes the Pakistan players named in the betting probe that has engulfed the tourists should sit out the rest of the tour.

The US government prepares to decide on Tuesday whether to escalate a dispute with China over its currency policy.

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One community that has seen first hand the effects of expansion is Mumbai's fishermen.

Five American soldiers are killed in three separate bomb attacks in Afghanistan, Nato says.

India's economy grows at its fastest rate for more than two years in the last quarter, according to official data.

Following tough action against Blackberry, security forces in India turn their attention to Google and Skype.

A Chinese court for the first time accepts a case from a man alleging employment discrimination because he has HIV, state media says.

Ichiro Ozawa confirms he will challenge PM Naoto Kan for the ruling party leadership, despite talks aimed at avoiding a potentially damaging split.

Children are bearing the brunt of an increase in water-borne illnesses, as Pakistan's floodwaters begin to drain away to the Arabian Sea.

Japan Airlines, which entered bankruptcy protection this year, announces plans to cut 16,000 staff and 40% of its aircraft.

India's upper house of parliament approves a controversial law that opens its nuclear power market to private investment.

An announcement in Burma's state-run media from leader Than Shwe dispels rumours he had stepped down ahead of November polls.

South Korea makes its first offer of aid to flood-hit North Korea since it accused Pyongyang of sinking a South Korean warship in March.

Japan stocks fall after BOJ's attempts to curb the rising yen.

Shares in the iPhone manufacturer Foxconn International fall almost 8%, a day after the company reported heavy losses.

There are some cities in Europe which feel as though they have a sushi restaurant on almost every corner.

As vote-counting continues, Australia's PM Julia Gillard rejects idea of a new vote and promises stable government.