Pakistan's envoy to US quits over coup memo

2011-11-23 14:43:03

Pakistan's ambassador to the United States resigned on Tuesday, days after a Pakistani-American businessman said the envoy was behind a memo that accused the Pakistani military of plotting a coup in May.

2 bombs found and defused in S Philippines

2011-11-23 11:22:15

Two improvised explosive devices have been recovered on Wednesday by government troops near the site of the massacre of 58 people in southern Philippines, the military said.

Singapore newspaper sues Yahoo over copyright

2011-11-23 10:59:08

Singapore Press Holdings has filed a copyright infringement suit against Yahoo!, alleging that the search giant reproduced news content from its newspapers without its permission.

Sacred Buddha tooth relic arrives at Yangon

2011-11-22 21:33:22

The Chinese Buddha sacred tooth relic, after being placed in Nay Pyi Taw for 16-day public obeisance, was conveyed to Yangon's Maha Passana Cave in Kaba Aye Pagoda Tuesday for continued public obeisance by Yangon residents.

Japan FM to discuss sea safety measures

2011-11-23 07:59:16

Japan Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba will pay an official visit to China on Wednesday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin said on Tuesday.

6 missing after ROK ship sinks

2011-11-22 22:50:52

Six sailors remain missing after their cargo ship from the Republic of Korea (ROK) sank off Xisha Islands in the South China Sea on Monday, Chinese rescuers said Tuesday.

Pakistani Taliban declare cease-fire

2011-11-22 20:55:37

A senior Pakistani Taliban commander says the movement has declared a cease-fire and halted attacks around the country in support of nascent peace talks with the government.

15 rescued after S Korean ship sinks off HK

2011-11-22 20:27:05

15 out of 21 crew members have been rescued after a Korean-flagged cargo ship sank about 338 nautical miles south of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said on Tuesday.

Thousands of police rally in Sydney

2011-11-22 20:22:41

Police from the Australian state of New South Wales have gathered in the center of Sydney on Tuesday to protest key changes to their compensation schemes.