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Timeline: Tibet

A chronology of relations between China and Tibet. Read Article Timeline: Tibet

Leadership challenge to Julia Gillard likely as Kevin Rudd quits

Prime Minister Julia Gillard with the former Australian foreign minister, Kevin Rudd, in Brisbane in 2010. His resignation yesterday prompted intense speculation that he will seek to challenge the prime minister's position after she ousted him from the same position in the same year. Andrew Meares / EPA

Analysis Australia's minority government in peril as move comes after rumours he was gathering support to win back prime minister post. Read Article Leadership challenge to Julia Gillard likely as Kevin Rudd quits

Australian foreign minister and former PM Kevin Rudd resigns

The globe-trotting diplomat Kevin Rudd said he would return to Australia this week and make a full statement on his future. Read Article Australian foreign minister and former PM Kevin Rudd resigns

China's Xi Jinping praises Turkey's growing role

China's leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping praises Turkey's growing role yesterday in trying to resolve regional issues such as the Iranian nuclear dispute and Middle East conflicts. Read Article China's Xi Jinping praises Turkey's growing role

US-North Korea hold talks for first time since Kim Jong-un took power

Negotiations to resume today, with US looking for signs the new leader is ready to stop the country's nuclear programme and return to six-party talks. Read Article US-North Korea hold talks for first time since Kim Jong-un took power

Bali nightclub bomber lawyers argue charges 'obscure and not accurate'

Lawyers for Umar Patek, who made bombs used in the 2002 attack, say Indonesia's tough anti-terrorism law cannot be applied retroactively and he is not guilty of premeditated murder. Read Article Bali nightclub bomber lawyers argue charges 'obscure and not accurate'

Leaked Rudd video intensifies Labor party leadership spat

Video’s content and ‘suspicious’ release ignite leadership speculation that Kevin Rudd is planning to challenge Julia Gillard, the prime minister. Read Article Leaked Rudd video intensifies Labor party leadership spat

China commemorates the life of former leader Deng Xiaoping

Deng Xiaoping shaped modern China, pushing reforms that turned the country into an economic powerhouse. Read Article China commemorates the life of former leader Deng Xiaoping

Thai police confirm Israeli diplomats were target of Bangkok attacks

The Iranians arrested after accidentally setting off an explosives cache in Bangkok were planning to attack Israeli diplomats, according to Thailand's police chief. Read Article Thai police confirm Israeli diplomats were target of Bangkok attacks

China's leader in waiting sticks to the script on US trip

Analysts say Xi Jinping, the Chinese vice president, made a conscious effort to appear less remote than the president Hu Jintao. Read Article China's leader in waiting sticks to the script on US trip

Magnets link Thailand and India bomb attacks

Israel PM Netanyahu calls for world powers to stop Iran’s “aggression” or strikes will spread. Read Article Magnets link Thailand and India bomb attacks

The euro’s travelling salesmen

The European Union’s leading figures visit China to make an unlikely pitch for the potential of their besieged shared currency to students and leaders in the seemingly recession-proof nation. Read Article The euro’s travelling salesmen

Late North Korea leader Kim Jong-il awarded 'Generalissimo'

North Korea awarded its highest title to late leader Kim Jong-il on the eve of his 70th birthday. Read Article Late North Korea leader Kim Jong-il awarded 'Generalissimo'

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Stressed villagers in battle to crush a India 'mining mafia'

These are all of stone-crushing operations on Dabla mountain, amid the Aravalli Hill range. (Panini Anand for The National)

Residents say stone-crushers and illegal mines are destroying land and accuse local officials of conspiring with quarry owners. Read Article Stressed villagers in battle to crush a India 'mining mafia'

Carlos Tevez is just seeking to make the best of his remaining time

Carlos Tevez leaves the Carrington Training Complex at 4.45pm on Friday afternoon after a 2 hour fitness session on his own.

The Argentine had no option but to say sorry if he is to eventually land his move away from Manchester City in the summer. Video interview Read Article Carlos Tevez is just seeking to make the best of his remaining time

Dubai nonprofit celebrates two years of sustainable city-building

Adina Hempel presents the Cutting Through the City route during last year's Mena Lab. Pawan Singh / The National

Tasmena works to promote civic activism and dialogue between members of the community as an avenue to better urban design. Read Article Dubai nonprofit celebrates two years of sustainable city-building

The Middle East to boast a strong showing at the Oscars

When it comes to the Oscars, things have been somewhat rosier for the Arab-speaking world. Read Article The Middle East to boast a strong showing at the Oscars

A peek inside Dubai's own fight club

Melanie Swan trains with Nik Taumafai at KO Gym in Dubai's Marina area for her bout at White Collar Fight Night on March 23. Christopher Pike / The National

At the White Collar Fight Night, a growing number of women are competing with far more grace and technique than their flailing, testosterone-fuelled counterparts. Read Article A peek inside Dubai's own fight club