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.
India picks France to supply 126 fighter jets
2012-02-01 14:10:02
India has selected French firm Dassault Rafale to supply 126 multi-role combat aircraft to its air force.
ROK posts trade deficit in 24 months in Jan
2012-02-01 09:55:10
South Korea's trade balance turned into the red in 24 months in January as exports reduced amid Europe's debt crisis and the global economic slowdown.
Indian air force to buy 126 Rafale fighter jets
2012-01-31 22:03:39
top Indian government official says India has decided to buy 126 French-made Rafale combat aircraft for the Indian air force.
First sporting event between ROK, DPRK kicks off in China
2012-01-31 17:17:41
The first sporting event between the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) since the death of DPRK leader Kim Jong-il takes place in China from Jan 31 to Feb 3.