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Afghanistan to hold talks with Taliban

US says ‘important first step’ to reviving reconciliation process

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Thailand to cut rice subsidy price

Move to pay less to farmers could help revive exports

Afghan security officials inspect the scene of a suicide bomb attack that targeted Afghan Parliamentarian Mohammad Mohaqiq, in Kabul, Afghanistan 18 June 2013. At least three civilians were killed on 18 June and several injured when a suicide bomber detonated his explosives targeting the member of Parliament Mohammad Mohaqiq in Kabul. The incident took place the same day Afghan security forces took over lead security responsibility for the last remaining areas of the country from the NATO-led international troops. ©EPA 8:17am

Bomb hits Kabul ahead of security handover

Terror attack targets senior Afghan politician

Thai Buddhist monks join hands in prayer on the occasion of Makha Bucha Day in Thailand' southern province of Narathiwat on March 7, 2012. The Makha Bucha festival is observed in Thailand on the full moon of the third lunar month and commemorates the day when 1,250 monks gathered to be ordained by the Buddha. ©AFP 7:53am

Thai monks warned over lavish behaviour

Video shows monks using luxury items while flying on private jet

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EU trade chief heads to China amid thaw

Conciliatory language marks departure from tough talk

A man crosses a street next to banner displayed in support of former US spy Edward Snowden in Hong Kong on late June 17 2013 ©AFP CHINA 4:16am

China breaks silence over Snowden claims

Obama says clear line between spying and stealing trade secrets

A station attendant helps refuel a 'bajaj' auto rickshaw at a PT Pertamina gas station in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Monday, May 6 2013 ©Bloomberg Jun 17, 2013

Indonesia approves fuel price rise

Government aims to lift petrol costs by 44 per cent

A general view of Myanmar's parliament building in Naypyidaw ©AFP Global Insight Jun 17, 2013

Myanmar leaves China out in the cold

Beijing struggles to deal with the changed relationship with its neighbor, says Jamil Anderlini

Jun 17, 2013

Samsung under pressure amid health fears

Gas leaks in factory heighten concerns for workers’ safety

From US & CANADA Jun 17, 2013

Chen accuses NYU of bowing to Beijing

US university denies China activist’s claims

NORTH KOREA Jun 17, 2013

North Korea proposes high-level US talks

US wary over call to discuss easing of tensions

INDIA Jun 16, 2013

Longtime ally breaks with India’s BJP

Move intensifies opposition’s challenge in 2014 election

Jun 16, 2013

Gillard faces fresh pressure from Rudd

Australian prime minister’s popularity being challenged

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Jun 16, 2013

China to launch pilot carbon market

Scheme will test Beijing’s support for cutting emissions

Jun 15, 2013

Hong Kong marchers support Snowden

NSA whistleblower is a diplomatic problem for chief executive

From US & CANADA Jun 14, 2013

Holder vows to bring Snowden to justice

US attorney-general says whistleblower will be held accountable

INDIA Jun 14, 2013

Indian telegram service stopped

Mobile phones and email trigger demise of 163-year-old business

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Jun 14, 2013

China debt auction failure sparks liquidity fears

Cash becoming increasingly tight as economy slows

From US & CANADA Jun 14, 2013

Q&A: Edward Snowden’s legal options

NSA whistleblower could seek asylum in Hong Kong

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