6.1-magnitude quake jolts Vanuatu
2012-02-03 13:18:30
An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale jolted Vanuatu at 11:46 a.m. Beijing Time Friday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
New Zealand launches China Strategy
2012-02-03 11:11:11
A new strategy for New Zealand's future dealings with China was launched by Prime Minister John Key at Auckland's waterfront on Friday, which gives its ties with China a clear direction over the next five years.
US to end combat mission in Afghanistan early
2012-02-03 01:24:15
The US hopes to end its combat mission in Afghanistan by the middle of next year, more than a year earlier than planned.
Philippine terrorist group leader killed
2012-02-02 19:49:12
Three senior leaders of local terrorist group Abu Sayyaf and Southeast Asian regional terrorist network Jemaah Islamiyah and 12 other terrorists were reported killed in an airstrike in the southern province of Sulu Thursday dawn, the Philippine military said.
Lion escapes from cage, kill camel in Java
2012-02-02 16:45:46
Oni escaped from his cage and then attacked and killed a camel before he was subdued and anesthetized on Tuesday.
India, China to combat pirates together
2012-02-02 14:48:10
India and China are arranging cooperation in combating pirates in the Indian Ocean by holding a meeting of navy officers recently to ensure effective communication and cooperation.
PNG ferry with 350 onboard sinks
2012-02-02 11:19:18
A ferry with around 350 people on board sank off Papua New Guinea's north coast on Thursday, with Australian authorities warning of a high loss of life.
US, Singapore FMs meet for closer ties
2012-02-02 09:34:52
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Singaporean Foreign Minister K. Shanmugam met on Wednesday in Washington for closer partnership and cooperation.
US open to diplomacy with DPRK leaders
2012-02-02 07:53:41
US is open to diplomacy with DPRK new leaders but they must improve frosty ties with Seoul and show seriousness about nuclear disarmament.
ROK names new minister without portfolio
2012-02-01 15:34:09
The Republic of Korea's President Lee Myung-bak on Wednesday appointed a ruling party lawmaker as the new minister without portfolio, Lee's office said.
Improved inter-Korean relations urged
2012-02-01 15:30:25
The top Washington official for East Asia on Wednesday renewed his call on inter Korean relations.
Robot removes cancers without leaving scars
2012-02-01 15:01:48
Inspired by Singapore's famous chilli crab dish, researchers have created a miniature robot with a pincer and a hook.