Asia-Pacfic

By Agencies

Police in the Philippines have relieved 11 officers of duty after the release of video footage showing the apparent torture a naked detainee.

Read more: Philippines police in 'abuse video'

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An aircraft that crashed in northeast China may have flown into the country from neighbouring North Korea, regional media have suggested.

Read more: 'North Korean jet' crashes in China

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China has increased spending on its military and expanded the reach of its military operations abroad, according to a new report from the US defence department.

Read more: China 'extending military reach'

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The US and South Korea have  launched a new round of military exercises involving tens of thousands of troops, despite continued threats of retaliation from North Korea.

Read more: US and S Korea resume joint drills

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Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the Indonesian president, has stressed the need for religious tolerance amid growing calls for him to act against extremists who regularly attack minorities in the country.

Read more: Indonesia urges religious tolerance