Nation's first female taikonaut blasts off on burgeoning space power's most ambitious mission so far.
Last Modified: 16 Jun 2012 11:09 GMT
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First reactors to go online since last year's Fukushima disaster to avert power shortages, despite public opposition.
Last Modified: 16 Jun 2012 08:17 GMT
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State media says 50 people killed and thousands more displaced by clashes between Rakhine Budhists and Rohingya Muslims.
Last Modified: 16 Jun 2012 10:10 GMT
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Cult member held after 17-year manhunt for suspects in poison gas attack on Tokyo subway that left 13 people dead.
Last Modified: 15 Jun 2012 09:58 GMT
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Shops remained closed on Friday after prominent independence activist's killing leads to unrest in Indonesian province.
Last Modified: 15 Jun 2012 09:06 GMT
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Unknown number of people fleeing violence in Rakhine region are adrift in boats on Naf river, says UN refugee agency.
Last Modified: 15 Jun 2012 14:48 GMT
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Nation's first woman in space and two male taikonauts to test burgeoning space power's first permanent space station.
Last Modified: 16 Jun 2012 06:38 GMT
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Three officials responsible for the act are also suspended after photos posted online caused uproar.
Last Modified: 15 Jun 2012 13:37 GMT
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Man sentenced to two and a half years for blasphemy and violating internet laws for posting atheist views on Facebook.
Last Modified: 15 Jun 2012 13:43 GMT
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Network of parks to protect waters by banning oil and gas exploration and limiting commercial fishing.
Last Modified: 14 Jun 2012 06:39 GMT
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