6 August 2012 Last updated at 13:42 ET

China leaders hold resort talksXi Jinping, file image from 4 May 2012

Senior Chinese leaders are reported to be gathering at the Beidaihe resort for private meetings ahead of the leadership change later this year.

Siraj KhanIndian passport for Kashmiri man

Indian officials says a man who crossed into the country illegally from Pakistani-administered Kashmir in 1995 can apply for an Indian passport.

Relatives of victims lay wreaths at an altar for the atomic bomb victims in Hiroshima on 6 August 2012Japan marks Hiroshima anniversary

Japan marks the 67th anniversary of the atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima, amid growing anti-nuclear sentiments.

Soutik Biswas, Delhi correspondent Article written by Soutik Biswas Soutik Biswas Delhi correspondent

Why do India's MPs love guns?

11:12 UK time, Friday, 3 August 2012

Indian MPs, many with criminal records, are buying guns despite getting official security. Why?

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Damian Grammaticas, Beijing correspondent Article written by Damian Grammaticas Damian Grammaticas Beijing correspondent

Chinese colonialism?

16:25 UK time, Thursday, 19 July 2012

As China increases investment in Africa, there are concerns that this may not be a mutually beneficial relationship, writes the BBC's Damian Grammaticas.

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