The fourth test between England and Pakistan at Lord's will continue as scheduled, despite reports of a betting scam.

It's early summer in Samarkand and the mulberry trees are in full glossy leaf and laden with plump white mulberries.

That never-ending Chinese traffic jam.

The 51st Traverse team's journey through southern Kyrgyzstan is a sobering experience, writes Rob Gray.

History unfolds on the atmospheric streets of old Kyoto during this grand costume parade.

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.

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

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

Winston Aldworth fails to drive a hard bargain in his quest for a local shirt.

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

The Taleban have stoned a young couple to death in Afghanistan for 'infidelity'.

From the humble beginnings of butter chicken, curries are now a popular part of the Western menu.

I don't usually like heights. I was reminded of this a couple of times during my time in Koh Samui.