Chinese naval drill legitimate
2012-02-04 07:21:44
China dismissed Japan's concerns about Chinese naval ships traveling through international waters in the Okinawa Islands, saying it is just a regular drill.
Taliban commander killed in N Afghan town
2012-02-05 16:46:09
Afghan police killed a Taliban commander during an operation in Kunduz province, some 250 km north of Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday night, police said Sunday.
Strong quake in Philippines kills 43
2012-02-07 07:06:19
At least 43 people, including two children, were killed in a magnitude 6.9 earthquake which jolted central Philippine's Negros Oriental.
Train mishap in India
2012-02-04 09:47:41
Over 100 feared dead in ferry accident
2012-02-04 09:16:58
More than 100 missing passengers were feared to have been trapped inside an overloaded ferry when it sank off the east coast of Papua New Guinea (PNG).
M6.8 earthquake strikes off Philippines
2012-02-06 13:23:02
One child died and a local tsunami alert was issued after a magnitude 6.7 earthquake followed by two aftershocks struck off the Philippines island of Negros.
80% of 40 richest Malaysia are ethnic Chinese
2012-02-03 22:21:34
Eighty percent of the top 40 richest Malaysians are ethnic Chinese, according to data compiled by the Malaysian daily Nanyang Siang Pau.
Sony appoints new president, CEO
2012-02-03 17:10:57
Sony Corp. announced the 51-year-old Kazuo Hirai is appointed as the new president and CEO, replacing Howard Stringer on April 1, 2012.
Japan to join global nuke compensation pact
2012-02-03 17:05:54
Japan will join at least four other nations in a pact to help compensate victims of nuclear accidents in member countries, a newspaper reported on Friday, as it continues to grapple with the aftermath of the world's worst atomic disaster in 25 years.
246 survivors rescued after PNG ferry sinking
2012-02-03 15:35:06
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) said on Friday almost 250 survivors had been rescued.
Floods strike east Australia
2012-02-03 14:18:38
Flood waters are seen near the town of Moree, some 610 Km (379 miles) north of Sydney Feb 3.
Chinese fishing boat captain repatriated
2012-02-03 14:12:08
A Chinese fisherman was repatriated early Friday afternoon after he was given suspended sentence.