Hong Kong holds legislative polls
Voters in Hong Kong choose between pro-government and more pro-democracy candidates in a hotly contested poll.
Archive for the 'Asia-Pacific | World Edition' Category
September 7th, 2008
September 7th, 2008
China sets date for space launch
China will launch its third manned space mission in late September, state-run news agency Xinhua reports.
September 7th, 2008
Mudslides bury Philippines homes
At least 11 people are killed as two landslides triggered by heavy rains bury several houses on Mindanao island in the Philippines.
September 7th, 2008
Thai PM rules out military coup
Thailand's PM Samak Sundaravej says the army will not stage a coup against his government, despite weeks of street protests.
September 6th, 2008
Beijing Paralympics get under way
Thousands of athletes, officials and spectators are taking part in the opening ceremony for the Paralympic Games in Beijing.
September 6th, 2008
Envoys hold talks on North Korea
Senior officials from the US and China discuss initial moves by North Korea to reverse promised nuclear disarmament.
September 5th, 2008
Global economy woes shake markets
Worsening US job figures heighten fears of a global economic slowdown - undermining stock markets around the world.
September 5th, 2008
Taro Aso announces Japan PM bid
Japan's former foreign minister Taro Aso formally announces his bid to succeed Yasuo Fukuda, who resigned as prime minister on Monday.
September 5th, 2008
Protests in two Chinese cities
The Chinese government reportedly sends thousands of soldiers and police to quell unrest in Hunan province.
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