Thai economy reels amid unrest

National image needs rebuilding after riots, says tourism official

Singaporean PM hits out at 'irresponsible' use of social media

Internet rules are necessary to restrain "pack behavior" in social media and ensure civility between users, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in remarks released on Wednesday.

DPRK agrees to resume talks

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea's ambassador to China said on Jan 29 that the DPRK has agreed to resume the Six-Party Talks and has called on the United States to fulfill its obligations.

Ukraine protests go viral on social media

For every Ukrainian protester smashing in a window, throwing a Molotov cocktail or being hit by riot police, there will be several people standing nearby with their smartphones aloft livestreaming the event.

China calls for dialogue

China on Jan 29 called for dialogue among Ukraine's various parties after the government was dissolved to calm mass rallies that have turned to violence.

Australian PM lashes out at ABC coverage

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott launched a scathing attack on national broadcaster ABC on Jan 29, accusing it of taking "everyone's side but Australia's" in coverage of asylum-seekers and the Edward Snowden leaks.

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Obama outlines foreign policies

US President Barack Obama explained key foreign policy positions in his fifth State of the Union address on Jan 28, expressing opposition to new sanctions against Iran while vowing to press ahead with the planned troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.

London goes all-out to ring in Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year has become increasingly popular in Britain as businesses and cultural groups prepare to celebrate the festival.

Nominee for ambassador vows to expand China relations

Max Baucus, nominated by US President Barack Obama as the country's ambassador to China, vowed to strengthen ties during his testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Jan 28.

Ukrainian PM resigns as anti-protest law scrapped

Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov offered his resignation to President Viktor Yanukovych on Tuesday, saying he hoped his departure would help create a peaceful settlement to two months of unrest that has convulsed the country.

Morsi on trial for alleged prison break in 2011

Former Egyptian leader also faces charges of spying involving Hamas