Iran: Downed US drone 'iran's property'

2011-12-13 20:15:59

Iran's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday refuted Obama's request to the return of a reconnaissance drone.

China donates law enforcement equipment to Philippines

2011-12-13 16:41:12

The Chinese government donated two million yuan ($314,200) worth of law enforcement equipment to the Philippine government to help in its effort to combat crime and improve security.

Over 5,000 civilians killed in Syria violence

2011-12-13 09:41:56

More than 5,000 people have been killed in the ongoing violence in Syria, Navi Pillay, UN high commissioner for human rights said here Monday.

ROK guard stabbed by Chinese: report

2011-12-13 07:40:03

China is verifying media reports that a South Korean coast guard was killed by a Chinese fisherman who were caught "fishing illegally" in the Yellow Sea off Incheon.

China to handle fishing conflicts with ROK

2011-12-13 06:29:12

China on Monday said it will work closely with the Republic of Korea (ROK) to properly handle the clash between Chinese fishermen and ROK coastguards.ROK guard stabbed by Chinese: report

No clash on Mekong River: police

2011-12-13 06:23:39

No clash has occurred on Mekong River during a four-country joint patrol operation, a Thai marine police officer said on Monday.

Japan launches satellite to gather intelligence

2011-12-12 17:09:36

Japan launched an H-2A rocket carrying a radar satellite on Monday morning, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said

Malaysians bid farewell to 13th King and Queen

2011-12-12 15:45:23

Malaysians held a grand ceremony Monday to marked the end of the five-year term of the country's 13th Supreme Head of State, Mizan Zainal Abidin.

Qantas: Talks on Asia-based airline continue

2011-12-12 15:29:31

Australia's Qantas Airways said on Monday that talks on establishing a premium airline in Asia were continuing amid competitive challenges facing the company in the years ahead.

Cambodia, US start another joint exercise

2011-12-12 13:36:56

Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and the US marines on Monday began another humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise to boost the two countries ' military relations.

ISAF soldiers celebrate Christmas

2011-12-12 10:20:13

German soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) watch an adaptation of the Nativity of Christ story during Christmas celebrations at the ISAF camp.

Japan's core consumer prices gain 1.7%

2011-12-12 10:01:54

Japanese wholesale prices rose a preliminary 1.7 percent in November from a year earlier, marking the 14th consecutive month of increase, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) said on Monday.