Japan deploys interceptors for launch

US plane makes emergency landing after pilot rant about bomb

British PM under pressure in selling access row

Taxis get subsidy to soften fuel hike blow

BBC TV teaches children yi, er, san

Tougher penalties required against illegal food additives

China gets serious about seatbelt use

Blood-lead level testing resumed amid outcry

High winds warning for weekend

First US Marines arrive in Australia

UN's Ban pushes Annan Syria plan

Fishing bans imposed on Pearl, Yangtze to help declining stock

School shooting suspect 'planned to kill' again

Synthetic drugs pose new challenge

Scalded woman fighting for life

Sydney Harbour Bridge turns 80

Soldiers in Mali seize power after attack on palace

Obama vows to pursue nuclear cuts with Russia

Obama's incumbency vs Romney's hurdles

Satellite fueled up for launch

New media a powerful tool, says poll

15 dead as train collides with taxi in India

Violent end for shooter

Satellite launch 'harmful'

Half of cooked meat tested substandard

Online group buying to be regulated

That's no wolf, that's my Lady

Obama to stress security alliance in Seoul visit

US may share secret data with Russia

China-New Zealand relationship 'best ever'