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Matchfixing rort: Ex-girlfriend says Asif confessed
Veena Malik, the ex-girlfriend of Mohammad Asif, told a Pakistani TV host he admitted being involved in match-fixing to her. Photo / Supplied

Cricket: Pakistan bowlers in match-fixing scandal - reports
The fourth test between England and Pakistan at Lord's will continue as scheduled, despite reports of a betting scam.

NZ scientist Russian spy suspect
One of NZ's greatest scientists was investigated by Britain's MI5 as a suspect in passing information to Russia on the first atomic bombs, according to newly released files.

Rolls-Royce making swanky exit from shadows of past
Once upon a time, the Rolls-Royce was described as 'the best car in the world'.

Kyrgyzstan: Riding through the remnants of conflict
The 51st Traverse team's journey through southern Kyrgyzstan is a sobering experience, writes Rob Gray.

Don't miss: Jidai Matsuri (Festival of Ages)
History unfolds on the atmospheric streets of old Kyoto during this grand costume parade.

Review: Dragon Quest IX
It's Japan's best-loved game and now in its ninth incarnation and third decade, it might finally be catching on in the West. Giles Richards reports.

Campaign demands halt to farm sales
A nationwide campaign starting today wants to immediately halt sales of NZ farms to foreigners until there has been a robust public debate.

Hard Rock Hotel, Penang, Malaysia
Penang's Hard Rock Hotel, the third of its kind in Southeast Asia, emerged from the gutted shell of the old Casuarina.

Indonesia: Haggling in a material world
Winston Aldworth fails to drive a hard bargain in his quest for a local shirt.

Cricket: ICC eyeing return to Pakistan
The International Cricket Council is hoping to send an invitational World 11 to play fixtures in Pakistan.

Increase in Taleban brutality against women
The Taleban have stoned a young couple to death in Afghanistan for 'infidelity'.