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Afghanistan: Horsing around in the Kush
Ian D. Robinson treks through the wilderness at the edge of one of the world's danger zones.

Zhengzhou: Between peace and physicality, there is Shaolin
The inspiring Shaolin Temple is a study of opposites, writes Yvonne Tahana.

Bollywood star exposes airport privacy flaw
Privacy concerns over a new airport passenger scanning system have been heightened after airport staff copied x-rays of an international film star.

Angelina Jolie visits quake-hit Haiti
Actress and UN goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie has arrived in Haiti to meet with earthquake victims.

Quake researcher jailed in Beijing
A Chinese man has been jailed following his investigation into poorly built schools after the 2008 Sichuan earthquake.

Toyota ready for 2010 Prius recall: reports
Japanese media are still reporting on an imminent recall of the 2010 Toyota Prius, although the company has yet to register a recall with Japanese or American regulators.

Chinese woman plans surgery to look like Jessica Alba
A Chinese woman is so keen to win back her ex-boyfriend she plans to undergo plastic surgery to transform herself into his favourite actress: Hollywood star Jessica Alba.