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25 September 2010 Last updated at 23:29 ET

China apology demand turned down

Japan turns down China's demand for a formal apology for detaining a fishing boat captain for two weeks after a collision in disputed waters.

US China sanctions a step closer

A US Congress committee passes a bill that would place retaliatory trade sanctions on China, leading to a vote next week.
Burma's Suu Kyi 'on voters' list'

Burma's detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is on a voters' list for the first general election in 20 years, eyewitnesses tell the BBC.
Malaysia returns terror suspect
'Mistake' to let India host Games
Yen weakens after 'intervention'
UN eases fear of food price rises
HSBC confirms boardroom shake-up
Korean firm takes control of Dana
Burmese soldiers 'refusing tasks'

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