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BBC News - Asia-Pacific
Independent Wilkie backs Gillard
One of four key independent lawmakers endorses Australian PM Julia Gillard, leaving her two seats short of the majority needed to form a government.
Typhoon hits South Korean capital
Three people die as Seoul is hit by its strongest typhoon in 15 years, while storms continue to cause heavy rain and landslides in China.
Manila in hostage coffin \'mix-up\'
The Philippines vows to probe claims that coffins of three of Hong Kong\'s eight victims of last week\'s hijacking in Manila were wrongly labelled.
Reshuffle after Tajik jail break
Tajikistan\'s security chief is replaced following the escape of 25 prisoners, including several Islamic militants, from a Dushanbe jail.
EU presses China over fake goods
The EU urges China to curb smuggling to Europe, saying counterfeit cigarettes alone deprive the EU of 10bn euros (£8bn) in tax revenue annually.
Ancient reef uncovered in Pacific
An ancient reef may provide scientists with clues about what will happen to coral when sea temperatures rise.
China begins Yellow Sea exercises
The Chinese navy begins artillery exercises in the Yellow Sea, days before the US and South Korea hold similar manoeuvres there.
EU and Australia toast wine deal
A new deal will ban Australian imitation champagne and sherry from the EU - but Australia welcomes simplified wine labels.
Asylum seeker unrest in Australia
Dozens of asylum seekers briefly break out of a detention centre in the Australian city of Darwin to hold a protest against their treatment.
Facial cancer hits Tasmanian Devil vaccine hope Cedric
A Tasmanian Devil who experts hoped was immune to a facial cancer that threatens the marsupial species is euthanised after developing tumours.
Chinese man buys van with years of loose change
A man pays for a van in China with 100,000 yuan ($14,700; £9,500) in pocket change he gathered over years, state television reports.
US and China manufacturing grows
Positive data eases concerns over the strength of the global economic recovery.
US drops China currency inquiry
The US drops a probe of China\'s currency policy, averting a trade row.
Yen worries hit Japanese stocks
Japan stocks fall after BOJ\'s attempts to curb the rising yen.
Wallabies lose after leading S Africa
Australia lose thrilling Tri-Nations match in Pretoria
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