Tokyo, Aug 1, 2006 - Japan's Defense Agency, voicing grave concern about North Korea's recent missile tests, called Tuesday for the quick implementation of a controversial plan to realign US military bases.
Bangalore, India, Aug 1, 2006 - At one of the lakes that dot the high-tech Indian city of Bangalore, speed and pedal boats ply the water while on the banks food stalls serve people who have paid a 30 rupee (62 cents) entrance fee.
Tokyo, Aug 1, 2006 - Japan on Tuesday welcomed the UN resolution demanding Iran halt controversial nuclear activities by August 31 and said its position was unaffected by its close trade ties with the oil producer.
Beijing, Aug 1, 2006 - Jinan Iron and Steel and Laiwu Steel, two of China's largest steel companies, said Thuesday they planned to join forces to boost their presence in a competitive marketplace.
Beijing, Aug 1, 2006 - The name of China's state television company, China Central Television, or CCTV, may become a condom trademark if a local businessman has his way, official media said Tuesday.
Beijing, Aug 1, 2006 - China's farm product exports to Japan fell 18 percent year-on-year in June due to new Japanese standards on chemical levels in food imports, state press said Tuesday.
Tokyo, Aug 1, 2006 - Japan on Tuesday started providing a world-first earthquake early warning service, giving a few seconds notice to railways, power plants and other sensitive sites before the earth rumbles.
Beijing, Aug 1, 2006 - China is planning a 740-kilometer (460-mile) railway line to better link its impoverished, but coal-rich north to more prosperous and energy-hungry provinces further south, state media said Tuesday.
Beijing, Aug 1, 2006 - Chinese President Hu Jintao exchanged congratulatory messages Tuesday with his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, state press reported.
Jakarta, Aug 1, 2006 - Firefighters on Tuesday battled more than 170 raging ground and forest fires on the Indonesian part of Borneo island to prevent haze spreading to neighbouring countries, officials said.
Manila, Aug 1, 2006 - A Philippines official on Tuesday warned that more than 100,000 people living on a paved-over Manila dumpsite were at risk of a possible methane blast due to the garbage rotting under their homes.
Beijing, Aug 1, 2006 - China launched Tuesday what it said was its toughest water management program for the Yellow River in a bid to stem rampant over-exploitation along the nation's second longest waterway.
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 1, 2006 - Listing the Malacca Strait as one of the world's most dangerous waterways will affect the economies of nations it borders and is unjustified, top Malaysian officials said Tuesday.
Tehran, Aug 1, 2006 - Iran reacted angrily Tuesday to a UN Security Council resolution ordering the Islamic to freeze sensitive nuclear work by the end of the month.
United Nations, Aug 1, 2006 - The UN Security Council order for Iran to suspend its nuclear activities set off a tense wait to see how Tehran responds and whether UN unity remains strong if sanctions need to be imposed.
Tokyo, Aug 1, 2006 - Japan's Defense Agency, voicing grave concern about North Korea's recent missile tests, called Tuesday for the quick implementation of a controversial plan to realign US military bases.
