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Malaysian websites protest law on online content
Malaysian Internet users have protested an amended law that they fear will stifle online freedom of expression. Bird flu claims 9th victim in Indonesia this year
The Health Ministry says bird flu has killed a 37-year-old man in central Indonesia, marking the country's ninth fatality this year. Asia stocks kept in check by China, Japan slowdown
Asian stock markets fell Monday after a slowdown in Japan's growth gave investors another reason to worry about the health of the global economy. Pakistani Hindu pilgrims allowed to cross into India after detention
Pakistan officials have allowed a group of Hindu pilgrims who were detained at the border to cross into India. Court orders Occupy Hong Kong to leave HSBC
Occupy Central in Hong Kong, one of the last outposts of the global protests sparked by the Occupy Wall Street movement, has been ordered to clear its encampment outside one of the world's largest banks. South Koreans swim to disputed islands amid Japan row
More than 40 South Koreans have begun a relay swim of more than 200km (124 miles) to islands also claimed by Japan amid a serious diplomatic row between the two neighbours. China inflation rate dips to a 30-month low in July
China's inflation dipped to a 30-month low in July, giving policymakers a bigger cushion to boost stimulus measures to spur economic growth. Decades after end of Vietnam War, US begins Agent Orange clean-up
Nearly four decades after the end of the Vietnam War, the United States and Vietnam on Thursday began cleaning up the toxic chemical Agent Orange on part of Danang International Airport. Nepal women banned from Middle East over exploitation
Nepal has banned women under the age of 30 from going to work in Middle Eastern countries amid growing concerns that they are being exploited. Yoga guru holds anti-graft protest in India
An Indian yoga guru has begun a mass anti-corruption protest demanding the government bring back billions of dollars of illegal money stashed in foreign banks. Cambodian leader speaks to parliament for 5 hours
Asia's longest serving ruler has set what appears to be a personal record for his longest public speech: 5 hours and 20 minutes. Sikh shooting victim leaves grieving Indian family
For 16 years, Lokinder Kaur waited patiently for the day her husband would be reunited with her and their children. That dream died with him in a Sikh temple in Wisconsin. China blasts U.S. for sending 'wrong message' on South China Sea disputes
China blasted the United States on Saturday for its recent public criticism and urging of diplomacy to address territorial disputes in the South China Sea, saying the U.S. statement shows "total disregard for the facts" and sends "a seriously wrong message." U.N. envoy warns of 'serious' human rights situation in Myanmar
Sectarian violence has sparked a "serious" human rights situation in western Myanmar, a U.N. envoy said. Flooding brings chaos to Philippine capital
Fueled by seasonal monsoon rains and a nearby tropical storm, widespread flooding in the Philippines worsened Tuesday, causing a landslide that killed nine members of a family, the national disaster agency reported. Fresh violence in India's Assam state
The number of people killed in violence in India's Assam state has risen to 73 people with the deaths of three more people in recent violence. Decline of entrepreneurship blamed for Japan woes
Japan's economic doldrums may at least partly in the mind, requiring a new approach and revival of entrepreneurship. Scarce rain in India hits farmers, power supply
Amarnath Sharma has waited weeks for rains to soak his parched rice paddy fields so that he can start planting. He is one of millions of farmers across India who are hoping and praying for elusive monsoon showers. Kim Jong Un promises 'happy and civilized' North Korea
North Korea's new young leader has told chief backer China that his priority is to develop the decaying economy and improve living standards in one of the world's poorest states, the latest sign that he may be planning economic reforms. Mongolia ex-leader Nambar Enkhbayar jailed
Former Mongolian President Nambar Enkhbayar has been jailed for four years after being convicted of corruption.