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Burma eases restrictions on aid (May 11)
Increased amounts of aid reach cyclone-hit Burma amid signs the government is easing restrictions on access.


Chinese plane business gets wings (May 11)
China launches a new plane maker to one day compete with Boeing and Airbus, state media report.


US welcomes N Korea nuclear move (May 10)
The US describes the handing over of North Korean nuclear documents as an "important first step".


Japan backs space arms reforms (May 9)
MPs in Japan vote to abolish restrictions on using military technology in space, despite the country's pacifist status.


Australia launches abuse probe (May 9)
The Australian army says it is probing allegations that its soldiers mistreated prisoners in Afghanistan.


Manhunt nets abuse suspect (May 8)
A man suspected of sexually abusing boys in South East Asia is arrested in the US after a rare Interpol appeal.


Burma cyclone raises rice prices (May 9)
Rice prices rise for a sixth straight day as supplies continue to be stretched after cyclone damage in Burma.


Malaysian woman can leave Islam (May 8)
In a landmark ruling, a religious court in Malaysia decides that a Muslim convert can leave the faith.


Cricket: England 'can win Ashes' (May 10)
Skipper Michael Vaughan is confident England can reclaim the Ashes from Australia next summer.


Chinese orchestra plays for Pope (May 7)
The China Philharmonic performs for the Pope, in a sign of rapprochement between Beijing and the Vatican.