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The US eases one of the sanctions it levels against Burma, as authorities officially recognise pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's election bid.

A panel appointed by India's Supreme Court has recommended that the licences of as many as 49 iron ore miners should be cancelled.

England name uncapped spinner Danny Briggs in their one-day squad to face Pakistan in Abu Dhabi and Dubai - but batsman Ian Bell is left out.

Morning newspaper round-up: Coverage continues of Beijing's veto of the UN resolution on Syria.

Search and rescue efforts are continuing for survivors of a 6.7 magnitude quake that shook the central Philippines on Monday, leaving dozens dead or missing.

Australia's top investment bank expects yearly profits to drop 25%

The owner of restaurant brands KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell reports another set of strong figures, helped by growth in China.

The body of a Chinese worker who fled a camp in Sudan when rebels attacked has been found, says China, while 29 kidnapped workers are still missing.

People in Sri Lanka are growing increasingly worried about the effect on their economy of US-led sanctions against Iran.

Citigroup wins approval to launch credit cards in China

Captain Andrew Strauss admits England were under-prepared following his side's 3-0 series defeat by Pakistan.

An illegal medicine factory collapses in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, killing at least 13 people and leaving many trapped, officials say.

England captain Andrew Strauss believes the failings of the team's batsmen were to blame for the series whitewash against Pakistan.

Kent and England captain Charlotte Edwards challenges her team to win every single match this year.

"It would not be remotely right if the same England top six rock up and play in the first Test against Sri Lanka because they have failed here"

Pakistan bowler Saeed Ajmal says the team feel like they have won the World Cup after their 3-0 series victory over England.

At least 15 people die and 29 are missing after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake strikes islands in the central Philippines.

A woman suspected of being the mother of a battered toddler whose plight has gripped India is brought to Delhi for DNA tests and questioning.

The cancer of India cricketer Yuvraj Singh is curable, one of his doctors says, and he could be back on the field by May.

The cancer of India cricketer Yuvraj Singh is curable, one of his doctors says, and he could be back on the field by May.