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Page last updated at 06:44 GMT, Sunday, 4 January 2009

Map of Nepal
Ferry capsizes in eastern Nepal
At least 35 people are missing after a ferry capsizes on a river in eastern Nepal, officials say.

Sri Lankan troops in Paranthan on 1/01/09 Colombo pushes into Tiger areas
Sri Lankan forces say they are pressing on with their offensive against Tamil Tiger rebels after capturing Kilinochchi.

map Pakistan seizes Taleban spokesman
A former spokesman for fugitive Taleban leader Mullah Omar is arrested in north-west Pakistan, security officials say.

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Why all the aid has made little impact on Afghan daily life
Sri Lankan troops near Kilinochchi on 12 December Rebels' retreat
A key town falls but Sri Lanka's war is not over
Ahmed Rashid A tough year
Ahmed Rashid says 2009 brings S Asia new challenges

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Record Asian market falls in 2008
Pakistan blocks Afghan supplies
Sri Lanka army 'seizes key area'
New Afghan supply routes probed
'Militants die' in Afghan attacks
Farewell to India temple priests

BUSINESS
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Slump hits India's car industry

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Mumbai's pain undimmed
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Divorce - Bhutan style
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