BBC News - Asia
The latest stories from the Asia section of the BBC News web site.



Many trapped in Lahore collapse (Feb 6)
A factory building collapses in the Pakistani city of Lahore with many people, including women and children, feared trapped.


China in EU carbon scheme 'ban' (Feb 6)
China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.


Deadly quake hits the Philippines (Feb 6)
At least seven people die after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines, official reports say.


China stresses Tibet stability (Feb 6)
The Tibetan regional government warns its officials to maintain stability in the area or face dismissal or criminal charges ahead of the Tibetan new year.


Pakistan PM Gilani in Qatar talks (Feb 6)
Pakistani PM Yousuf Raza Gilani is travelling to Qatar where officials indicate he will discuss peace efforts in Afghanistan.


Web firms remove India material (Feb 6)
Facebook and Google tell a court in India they have complied with an order to remove "objectionable" material, amid ongoing legal moves on censorship.


Support pledged for Yuvraj Singh (Feb 6)
Messages of support pour in for India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who is undergoing treatment for cancer in the United States.


More floods threaten Queensland (Feb 6)
Floods continue to threaten Queensland in eastern Australia, with 3,000 evacuated and the town of St George expecting to be worst affected.


Qantas CEO warns on airline laws (Feb 6)
The chief executive of Qantas says the airline would be forced to cut services and jobs should pro-Australia airline bills be passed.


Beijing defends Syria veto at UN (Feb 6)
Chinese state media defend Beijing's veto of a UN resolution condemning Syria's violent crackdown on protesters, as violence continues across the country.