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Aftershocks hamper quake rescue

Rescue workers in Taiwan are searching for nearly 3,000 people still
buried under rubble following Tuesday's earthquake, as powerful
aftershocks continue to rock the island. 


ALSO: Taiwan quake: images of devastation Earthquake may hit chip makers
Building codes spare Taiwan







Dutch journalist killed in Timor

A reporter working for the UK's Financial Times is murdered in East
Timor by suspected anti-independence militia. 


ALSO: Missing journalists found in East Timor Indonesia reaction to
Timor force Refugees: Images of joy and sadness







Japanese PM strengthens his hand

Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi - once considered a caretaker
leader
- retains the presidency of the
ruling party on the back of economic recovery. 


ALSO: Bank of Japan eases on yen Japan's sun rises again Recognising the
Rising Sun




Beijing cleared for anniversary rehearsals The Chinese authorities have
closed down the centre of Beijing to stage rehearsals for the
celebrations on October the first marking the fiftieth anniversary of
communist rule. 

Filipinos step up 'dictatorship' protest Thousands demonstrate in the
Philippines against President Estrada's proposed changes to the
constitution. 

Taiwan quake: images of devastation As desperate efforts continue to
reach people trapped in rubble after Taiwan's biggest earthquake for
almost a century, survivors have been struggling to come to terms with
the devastation. 

Japan wants key UN seat Japan has called for a reform of the United
Nations with more countries being given a say in key decisions. 

Thai economy growing again Thailand says it no longer needs to draw
loans from the seventeen billion dollar package granted to it by the
International Monetary Fund as a result of the Asian economic crisis in
1997. 

Taiwan earthquake: Full coverage Full coverage from BBC News Online of
the devastating earthquake in Taiwan. 

Taiwan quake in pictures Rescuers in Taiwan are trying to reach hundreds
of people trapped under rubble after the island was hit by a powerful
quake. 

Building codes spare Taiwan Taiwan is avoiding the devastation recently
seen in Turkey because of a strict code for constructing new buildings. 

Refugees: Images of joy and sadness BBC News Online presents images of
East Timor's displaced people - many welcoming the multi-national force
with cheers and laughter, others still languishing in refugee camps. 


Habibie on the defensive The beleaguered Indonesian president defends
the loss of East Timor, saying the priority was to restore relations
with the international community. 

Timor and the end of empire The arrival of the multi-national force in
East Timor marks the end of nearly 500 years of colonial rule, writes
Nick Nugent. 

Thai economy reviving The Thai cabinet has approved an increase of the
official growth forecast for the national economy which, it says, is on
the road to recovery. 

Japan warns of Y2K bug The Japanese External Trade Organisation, JETRO,
says that some Asia Pacific countries are falling behind schedule in
their preparations to deal with the millennium computer bug. 

Renewed fears as yen rises The Japanese currency, the yen, has risen
sharply against the dollar, renewing fears that a recovery in Japan's
economy will be hard to sustain. 
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