26 October 2014 Last updated at 20:13

UK and US hand over Afghan basesTroops fold a union flag

The UK and US hand over two major bases to Afghan control in the south of the country.

Masked protesters stand at the barriers dividing the police from the crowds in Mongkok October 25, 2014 in Hong KongHK protesters cancel vote plan

Hong Kong protesters scrap a ballot on whether to accept government concessions, hours before it was due to start.

Pakistan celebrate a wicketPakistan crush Aussies in first Test

Pakistan see off Australia's remaining batsmen to earn a crushing 221-run win in the first Test in Dubai. BBC Sport

Media round-ups

Carrie Gracie Article written by Carrie Gracie Carrie Gracie BBC China editor

China Week: Emissions, executions and broken dreams

24 October 2014

US interest, execution figures and exploited camels: The BBC's Carrie Gracie takes a look at what's been making headlines across China this week.

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Soutik Biswas Article written by Soutik Biswas Soutik Biswas Delhi correspondent

Indian media invited to rather formal 'informal chat'

25 October 2014

The BBC's Soutik Biswas is invited to an "informal chat" with the Indian Prime Minister, along with several hundred other journalists.

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Andrew North Article written by Andrew North Andrew North South Asia correspondent

Why are India's air force planes falling out of the sky?

16 October 2014

All air forces have accidents, but accounts of Indian warplanes crashing on training flights have become almost routine news, writes Andrew North.

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