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Page last updated at 17:06 GMT, Saturday, 5 April 2008 18:06 UK
Monk in Garze, file image
China confirms new Tibetan riots
Fresh violence breaks out in a Tibetan area of China, weeks after a government crackdown, state media says.
Q&A: China and Tibet
Key events in Tibet unrest
Tibetan monks: A controlled life

Samsung offices in Seoul Prosecutors quiz Samsung boss
The boss of South Korea's Samsung Group is questioned by prosecutors over corruption allegations.
Olympic Games sign obscured by smog in Beijing FROM BBC SPORT >>
Beijing pollution 'not a danger'
Olympic chief Jacques Rogge claims air pollution in Beijing will not endanger athletes' health at the 2008 Games.
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Tajikistan ordered to repay $47m
Indonesia activist gets life term
Vietnam death row Briton saved

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FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
A torch bearer passes the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, 1 August 1936 Dark past
The origins of the Olympic torch, symbol of sporting spirit
Wo Weihan 'He is innocent'
Daughter fights to save Chinese 'spy' from death
Chinese flag China's challenges
The BBC responds to readers' criticism of its reporting in China

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Man wrestles croc to rescue wife
Concern for jailed China activist
North Korea makes warship claim
US apologises over Japan murder
China pay row pilots 'turn back'
Service for Everest hero Hillary

BUSINESS

Food prices drive India inflation
Rice at record as exports curbed

YOUR PERSPECTIVE

Burma voices: Six months later
Voters speak in Malaysia
Thais react to Thaksin's return
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FEATURES
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Anguish over China activist
USquiet in Philippines
Town silent amid Chinese build-up

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