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N Korea 'holds high-thrust engine test'
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State media says its military has tested a new high-performance rocket engine.
- 18 March 2017
- From the section Asia
India PM picks hardliner to head key state
Yogi Adityanath is a firebrand Hindu priest known for stirring up communal tensions.
- 18 March 2017
- From the section India
Sport Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka in 100th Test
Bangladesh become the fourth team in cricket history to win their 100th Test as they record a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka.
- 19 March 2017
- From the section Cricket
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Trump 'looks forward to visiting China'
- 19 March 2017
- From the section China
Mystery as New Zealand expels US diplomat
- 19 March 2017
- From the section Asia
Indian Saddam's vain quest for a job
- 19 March 2017
- From the section India
China 'expanding Taiwan spy operations'
- 18 March 2017
- From the section Asia
BBC apologises after 'blasphemy' tweet
- 18 March 2017
- From the section UK
Japan government 'liable for Fukushima'
- 17 March 2017
- From the section Asia
Runaway NZ sniffer dog shot at airport
- 17 March 2017
- From the section Asia
Newsbeat K-Pop band 'celebrate' plastic surgery
- 17 March 2017
- From the section Home
'Narcissistic' bird wins fans in Australia
- 17 March 2017
- From the section Australia
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India's masculinity and sensuality
- 19 March 2017
- From the section Entertainment & Arts
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'No beards, no veils'
- 18 March 2017
- From the section China
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'Horror' in Goa over Irish tourist murder
- 17 March 2017
- From the section India
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The Uighur pop star trying to build bridges
- 17 March 2017
- From the section China
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Fukushima to host 2020 Olympic baseball
- 17 March 2017
- From the section Asia
Australian cyclists draw goat with GPS
- 16 March 2017
- From the section Australia
Features
Killers in disguise
Piecing together the horror of Kabul's brutal hospital attack
- 19 March 2017
- From the section Asia
Is Kim Jong-un rational?
Analysing the North Korean leader's aims
- 18 March 2017
- From the section Asia
Catalyst for change
The rape that led to India's sexual harassment law
- 17 March 2017
- From the section India
Our experts
Be prepared: Asia braces for impact of more US rate rises
The era of cheap money - which boosted stock and asset prices for Asia - is over. So what does that mean?
16 March 2017
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Who's up, down and out at China's congress?
Why the PR team, the "core" and a man with a flashlight are on the rise at China's NPC.
15 March 2017
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How PM Modi destroyed rivals in India's Uttar Pradesh
The results show the Indian prime minister's connection with the masses remains undiminished.
11 March 2017
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India's masculinity and sensuality
- 19 March 2017
- From the section Entertainment & Arts
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'No beards, no veils'
- 18 March 2017
- From the section China
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'Horror' in Goa over Irish tourist murder
- 17 March 2017
- From the section India
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The Uighur pop star trying to build bridges
- 17 March 2017
- From the section China
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