Netanyahu wins surprise election victory

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won a come-from-behind victory in Israel's election on Wednesday after tacking hard to the right in the final days of campaigning, including abandoning a commitment to negotiate a Palestinian state.

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Warm waterway found that could melt glacier

Scientists have discovered two pathways that are likely channeling warm ocean water under a massive Antarctic glacier, which could contribute to rising global sea levels, a study revealed on Tuesday.

Returning to its roots, food gets new notice

Chile is famous around the world for its wine, but until recently its food wasn't known beyond its long borders. Now, several chefs in the South American country's capital are revolutionizing Chilean cuisine one bite at a time.

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Ex-leader's health deteriorates

The health of Singapore's founding leader, Lee Kuan Yew, has "worsened" due to an infection after nearly six weeks in the hospital, the government said on Tuesday.

Veterans urge Abe to admit mistakes

For those Japanese who experienced Japan's aggressive war against China and other Asian countries seven decades ago, time is ticking away, pressing them harder than ever to tell the young about the bitter past.

Rape of nun sparks many protests

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday he was "deeply concerned" about the rape of an elderly nun and the demolition of a church as protests for the better protection of women and religious minorities erupted across the country.

Decision on missile defense to be Seoul's alone

The Republic of Korea's defense ministry said on Tuesday that it will decide on whether to deploy the advanced US missile defense system on the Korean Peninsula based "on its own judgment".

Anwar's daughter released from jail

Malaysian police released on bail the daughter of jailed opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday after a night in detention over comments in Parliament deemed "contemptuous" of the country's judiciary.

Australian tourists denied visa-free visits

Indonesia will soon allow tourists from an additional 30 countries to visit without a visa, a minister said, but neighboring Australia was left off the list.

Islands fear food crisis

Vanuatu warned on Tuesday it faces imminent food shortages as accounts emerged of huge damage to a large outer island, days after one of the fiercest cyclones on record struck the Pacific nation.