Asia-Pacific
Afghanistan held its second direct presidential election on 20 August 2009. Reports, interviews with candidates and analysis of the 2009 contest, plus a look back at events since the 2001 invasion.
Latest update 2009-11-21 08:21 TU
Russia - religious killing
Orthodox priest who criticised Islam is slain
A Russian Orthodox priest who was an outspoken critic of both Islam and ultra-nationalist groups was shot dead in his Moscow church by a masked assassin, investigators said Friday. The man had reportedly contacted the federal security services several times over death threats.
2009-11-20 14:53 TU
France - fashion
South Korean supermodel found dead in Paris flat
Twenty-year-old South Korean supermodel Daul Kim has been found hanged in her apartment in Paris. The news was reported by her agency, Next, and later confirmed as a suicide by the South Korean embassy.
2009-11-20 12:53 TU
Afghanistan - Karzai sworn in - analysis
Afghans and Western leaders wary of Karzai anti-corruption pledges
Taking the oath of office as Afghanistan’s President on Thursday, Hamid Karzai promised to tackle corruption, violence and poverty during his second term. But his erstwhile foreign backers have put him on notice, and Afghans know he faces a huge challenge.
2009-11-19 15:15 TU
Sri Lanka - floods
Thousands homeless, roads under six feet of water
The heaviest rain in two years on Wednesday left thousands of people homeless and roads flooded after storm systems failed to cope with the downpour. Water levels were receding on Thursday and despite the high number of homeless, no casualties were reported.
2009-11-19 15:11 TU
Afghanistan - unrest
Ten killed in suicide blast during Karzai inauguration
A suicide bomber has killed 10 civilians in southern Afghanistan, the second attack on the same day President Hamid Karzai was sworn into office. The bombing in Uruzgan province followed a suicide attack in neighbouring Zabul, which killed two US soldiers.
2009-11-19 13:34 TU
Economy - OECD predictions
Economies grow, debt spending must end by 2010, says OECD
2009-11-19 11:28 TU
Afghanistan - presidential inauguration
Challenges await as Karzai is sworn in for second term
2009-11-19 14:04 TU
Bangladesh - coup verdict, 34 years on
Court rules killers of founding father Mujib will hang
2009-11-19 08:38 TU
Harassed for her art
2009-11-18 13:58 TU
Iran/France - Reiss trial
French researcher accused of spying appears in Tehran court
2009-11-17 13:49 TU
Afghanistan after the elections - security
Conspiracy theories blossom as violence increases in northern Afghanistan
2009-11-17 11:42 TU
Afghanistan - interview with key Abdullah ally
Northern powerbroker calls for Abdullah supporters in government
2009-11-17 05:29 TU
UK/Iraq - Defence Ministry investigation
Inquiry into claims British soldiers abused Iraqi civilians
2009-11-16 17:12 TU
Latest update 2009-11-14 11:15 TU
Afghanistan - post elections
Sikhs struggle for recognition in the Islamic republic
2009-11-15 12:03 TU
Afghanistan - interview - anti-corruption official
Can Karzai end Afghan corruption?
2009-11-13 09:06 TU
Myanmar - Suu Kyi appeals
Aung San Suu Kyi appeals house arrest to supreme court
2009-11-13 10:56 TU
Afghanistan - troop reinforcements
US envoy warns against sending more soldiers to Afghanistan
2009-11-12 14:12 TU
Thailand/Cambodia - Thaksin row
Rift deepens as Cambodia reject Thaksin extradition
2009-11-11 15:01 TU
Africa / China - fourth ministerial conference
China pledges 10 billion dollars of loans to Africa
2009-11-08 17:07 TU
Club 9516 8 November 2009
2009-11-08 15:51 TU
Headlines
France/Nepal - animal rights
Bardot plea for an end to animal slaughter in Nepal
2009-11-20 09:02 TU
...and earlier
Bangladesh - coup verdict, 34 years on
Court rules killers of founding father Mujib will hang
2009-11-19 08:38 TU
Afghanistan - Karzai sworn in - analysis
Afghans and Western leaders wary of Karzai anti-corruption pledges
2009-11-19 15:15 TU
Economy - OECD predictions
Economies grow, debt spending must end by 2010, says OECD
2009-11-19 11:28 TU
