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Page last updated at 20:04 GMT, Monday, 16 February 2009

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Tokyo (16 Feb)
Clinton seeks stronger Asia ties
Hillary Clinton calls America's ties with Asia "indispensable", as she arrives in Japan on the first leg of a four-nation tour.
US 'keen to boost Asia ties'
N Korea fuels missile rumours
Profile: Hillary Rodham Clinton

Firefighter in Healesville, Victoria state Australian arson suspect named
The first suspect to be charged with arson over Australia's bushfires is named, despite fears for his safety.

A Chinese migrant worker searches for a job in Guangdong (file photo) China warns against protectionism
China warns against protectionist measures by other countries, amid fears such action could aggravate the economic slump.

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