S Korean divers search blindly for bodies

The death toll from South Korea's ferry disaster reached well over 100 on Tuesday, as dive teams, under growing pressure from bereaved relatives, accelerated the grim task of recovering hundreds more bodies from the submerged vessel.

Ferries to improve safety

China's maritime safety authority has ordered ferry operators and ship certification departments to gear up safety management.

Runners rejoice in return to tightly policed Boston

Nearly 32,000 runners hit the streets in the first Boston Marathon since last year's deadly bombing, sending a powerful message of resilience amid heavy security that included a battery of surveillance cameras and police officers on rooftops.

Baby Prince George meets bilby George

Sydney zoo has to close its gates early as crowds gather to see 8-month-old

'Smiling queen' portrait

A portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, taken by David Bailey, was released to mark her 88th birthday on Monday, with the renowned photographer delighting in the "mischievous glint" in her eyes.

New York marks Easter in style

Some wore their Sunday best in New York's annual Easter Parade on Fifth Avenue, but others simply spruced up their St. Patrick's Day or Halloween outfits.

By visiting Yasukuni Shrine, politicians shun another option

Nearby national cemetery is a respectful place to remember nation's war dead

Finding balance in Tokyo diplomacy a challenge for Obama

Although Tokyo is ready to welcome the first state visit by a US president in 18 years to manifest the solid US-Japan alliance, observers said leaders of the two states will battle negative undercurrents that could undermine their firm relationship.

Polls show wide opposition to Abe's plans

New poll numbers show widespread opposition in Japan to the Cabinet's plan to exercise the right of collective self-defense.

Park calls crew's actions 'murderous'

Four more officers of sunken ferry arrested in fatal maritime disaster

Accusations over peace deal fly in Ukraine as Biden to visit

Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of flouting an international accord meant to diffuse the crisis over its separatist east, as US Vice-President Joe Biden was to about to arrive in Kiev in a show of support for its pro-Western leaders.

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