Bush-India: President Bush has toured India's premier technology city of Hyderabad today (Friday), as its large Muslim population staged protests over the visit.
Philippines Emergency: Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has lifted a nationwide state of emergency.
Thailand-Thaksin: Thousands of people have gathered in Thailand's capital to show support for embattled Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Burma-Swiss: A Swiss-based humanitarian group says it will close its office in Burma because the country's military junta refused to renew its permit.
Vietnam-Glitter: A Vietnamese court has sentenced former British rock singer Gary Glitter to three years in prison for committing obscene acts with two Vietnamese girls.
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