China

The Japanese government upgrades its outlook for the economy, fuelling a rally in Tokyo.

Two Iranian men hanged for 'passing on national secrets'.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender activists in two Chinese cities were detained by police while celebrating International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.

Lee Ping reportedly threw the Koran to the ground while in an argument with a local doctor.

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China's property tightening policies are not strictly enforced on the local level, feel analysts.

The EU is planning to launch a formal investigation against Huawei and ZTE.

The US dollar hit a new high versus the yen at the end of the week, its highest since October 2008.

Foreign office confirms Briton has been detained in Jakarta following drug bust.

Nationalist Japan Restoration Party co-head Toru Hashimoto fuels international row over 'comfort women' in WWII.

A Romanian prisoner has created a device which will prevent criminals from "skimming" people's bank account details when they use an ATM.

As the UK follows US, Russia and China's suit for shale gas development, we deliver a handy guide

IBTimes UK takes a look at foreign firms taking advantage of China's shale gas sector

The dollar gains strength as the Fed indicates an exit from bond-buying programme.

Li Yuan, 24, had worked long hours every night for weeks at advertising firm, Ogilvy & Mather,based in Beijing.

Aviva takes a £54m hit on restructuring costs in the first quarter.

We take a look at HSBC’s report on the long-term risks for China and the global economic impact

Total gold demand declines13% in the quarter due to a massive liquidation of exchange traded funds.

The economy expands an annualised 3.5% in the first quarter, above analysts' expectations for a 2.7% rise.

US general responsible for cyber-security voices concern that attacks against the country will worsen unless new legislation is introduced.

British water utilities Yorkshire Water and Thames Water have attracted foreign investor-attention in the past.

The US dollar moves past the 102 yen mark, hovering closer to its 52-week high of 102.43 yen.

Step-by-step guide to install and use Galaxy S3 Unified Toolkit v7.0 for backup/restore, flashing ROM/kernel and rooting.

Family of Chinese reformer who escaped house arrest targeted by Beijing 'thugs', reports Gianluca Mezzofiore live from Oslo Freedom Forum.

Markets climb as investors await string of macro economic data from eurozone.

The US retail sales pick-up in April compares to a drop in March, suggesting growth in the world's largest economy.

The US Navy's cyber investment is focused on satellites, networks and the best way to direct planes and personnel.

Survey shows 24% of meat-eaters would be interested to find out what human flesh tastes like.

Post-op 'W' must still wait 12 months following landmark ruling while birth certificate law is changed.

Freddie Roach will urge Manny Pacquiao to walk away from boxing is he is defeated by Brandon Rios in November.