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Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed says he was forced to resign at gunpoint in a coup, a charge the country's new leader denies.

A court in India's capital orders police to investigate after video appears to show a senior officer forcing a constable to perform front rolls for not saluting.

Crucial assembly elections are under way in India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, a major test of support for the ruling Congress party.

Three ministers in the Indian state of Karnataka resign amid a row over watching pornography in the local assembly.

New Maldives President Mohammed Waheed Hassan says that it is unfair to describe the removal of President Mohamed Nasheed as a coup.

The High Court in India's Gujarat state criticises Chief Minister Narendra Modi's government for failing to protect religious buildings during the 2002 riots.

Why anti-mainland sentiment is simmering in Hong Kong

Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh thanks well-wishers for their support as he recovers from cancer and vows to come back "stronger than ever".

A top Chinese policeman in charge of a major crackdown on organised crime goes on leave, amid rumours of an investigation and a bid for asylum.

At least 21 people die after consuming toxic alcohol in India's eastern state of state, officials say.

Authorities are on alert after a chemical leak from a cargo ship polluted the Yangtze River, state-run media report.

Pakistani PM Yousuf Raza Gilani files an appeal against appearing before the Supreme Court on contempt charges on 13 February.

A look at why passing down wealth to the next generation is important in India

India reaches an agreement with Iran to process payments for its crude oil imports, as US-led sanctions against Iran are tightened.

A rock fall that released methane gas may have triggered the deadly Pike River mine blast in New Zealand, experts report.

A missile attack by an unmanned US drone aircraft in north-west Pakistan kills 10 suspected militants, Pakistani security officials say.

DNA tests are taken on a 22-year-old to determine whether she is the mother of a battered toddler whose case has gripped India.

TV company linked to news agency begins HK trading

Morning newspaper round-up: National papers discuss the forthcoming US visit by Vice-President Xi Jinping.

Crowds gather in Karachi to see a dead whale shark hauled ashore