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South Asia
Last Updated:
Friday, 1 April, 2005, 06:42 GMT 07:42 UK
Major Oil Find in Bangladesh
The national oil exploration agency of Bangladesh reported the discovery of a huge oil reserve in this impoverished country.
Massive cekebrations
Pandemonium in Pakistan and India
Can the boom last?
Kashmir bus route declared safe
Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir declare the route for next week's landmark bus service safe.
Mobile phone riot in Bangladesh
Bangladeshi police baton charge mobile phone bargain hunters after application forms run out.
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