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Saudi Arabian woman makes history having successfully scaled Mount Everest

Mountaineering officials say 64 climbers, including a Saudi Arabian woman, have successfully scaled Mount Everest from Nepal's side of the mountain.

South Koreans watch TV news showing a footage of North Korean missiles

North Korea launches missiles into eastern waters, according to the South

US State Department urges Kim Jong-Un's reclusive government to 'exercise restraint'

Mr Khan's party has claimed it was the victim of vote rigging in several areas of Pakistan, including Karachi, in national elections held on May 11.

Imran Khan blames rival for murder of politician

Imran Khan today blamed a political rival based in Britain for the murder of a politician from his own party who was shot dead outside her house in Karachi on Saturday night.

Women’s rights activist Fawzia Koofi wanted the Afghan parliament to enshrine the decree in law so that future governments will not be able to repeal it

Afghans block law protecting women’s rights

Hardliners say proposed legislation to outlaw domestic violence is against Islamic principles

British woman died 'after drinking poisoned gin' on holiday in Indonesia

A British woman has died after reportedly drinking poisoned alcohol during a trek in the Indonesian jungle.

North Korea 'fires three missiles' as nuclear programme slows down, according to UN

North Korea is still trying to import and export nuclear and ballistic missile-related items but financial and trade sanctions are slowing progress on development of their prohibited weapons, UN experts say in a new report.

The rape case led to frequent demonstrations in Delhi

Unmasked at last: mother comes face to face with men accused of raping and killing her daughter in India

Family issues plea for justice in bus rape case that shocked India

Yuichiro Miura: The Japanese climber made the record book with his first ascent in 2003

Everest climber aims to reach his peak at 80

An 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer has begun his attempt to scale Mount Everest, in an effort to reclaim his title as the oldest man to reach the summit.

A map of China made from more than 1,800 cans of baby formula created by dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei

Ai Weiwei unveils milk tin map of China in new protest piece against baby formula scandal

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has unveiled his latest work, a map of China made from baby formula tins, in response to fears surrounding milk safety in China.

Fatboy Slim plays the House of Commons for Last Night A DJ Saved My Life Foundation in London, Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Fatboy Slim to headline at Bestival's 10th anniversary

Fatboy Slim has been announced as the final headliner for Bestival's 10th anniversary event.

Millions escape brunt of Cyclone Mahasan

45 left dead but tropical storm misses 100,000-strong refugee camp in Burma by some distance

Public anger over pollution in China is finally being taken seriously

Pollution and its health effects are a leading cause of unrest in China as the country’s rapid economic rise is accompanied by often appalling environmental side-effects.

A demonstrator stands firm outside a government building in China’s Yunnan province

Campaigners in China challenge authorities over environmental impact of planned petrochemical plant

Fears over proposed refinery in southern city of Kunming attracts thousands of protesters

Cambodian officers search the wreckage after the factory collapse

New fears over safety standards as two workers die in Cambodian factory collapse

Taiwanese-owned factory was making sports shoes Asics

Chinese police seize millions of fake Durex condoms worth £5m

Unsterilised sheaths were being lubricated by workers using oil

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