Three rare Sumatran tiger cubs born at Indonesia zoo
A critically endangered Sumatran tiger has given birth to three cubs at an Indonesian zoo.
Samsung plans no settlement with Apple: executive
Samsung has no plans to follow Taiwanese firm HTC in seeking a settlement over its patent disputes with Apple.
N. Korea shipped missile parts to Syria: media
North Korea tried to export ballistic missile parts to Syria in May in violation of UN sanctions, Japanese media said Wednesday, citing diplomats who have seen a classified UN report.
Chinese art star Yue brings 'laughing men' to Europe
The painted grins are stretched so wide they seem to hurt. And that is pretty much what Yue Minjun intended, the Chinese artist explained at the Paris opening of his first major show in Europe.
S. Korea president's son to face tax probe
South Korean prosecutors said Wednesday they would refer President Lee Myung-Bak's only son to the tax authorities as they handed down indictments over a land deal for Lee's retirement home.
UN rights chief warns Australia on refugees
The UN's top human rights official Wednesday described a hunger strike by refugees banished by Australia to the remote Pacific as a sign of the "unbearable conditions" of their detention.
N.Korea carries out tests for missiles: think tank
North Korea has conducted motor tests to improve its long-range missiles after a failed launch in April, a US think tank said Monday after reviewing new satellite images.
Buzz building for debut of Wii U videogame console
Pre-orders for Wii U have been hot ahead of the Sunday release of the new Nintendo videogame console that the Japanese electronics titan hopes will catapult it to renewed glory.
Japan gives $700 million to 5 Central Asian countries
Japanese Foreign Minister has declared the country's intention to spend $700 million in Central Asia.
Eclipse hunters chase sun to tropical Australia
It lasts for barely two minutes, but the chance to witness the eerie spectacle of day turning briefly to night in a solar eclipse has brought thousands of shadow chasers to Australia.
New Zealander admits Prince Charles manure plan
An elderly New Zealand anti-royalist planned to hurl manure at Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla during their visit to Auckland.
Malnutrition in N.Korea despite better harvests: UN
North Korea's staple food output has improved but the poverty-stricken country is still struggling to eradicate malnutrition and provide its people with vital protein.
S. Korea to triple budget in Japan island dispute
A South Korean parliamentary committee has agreed to nearly triple a special budget for promoting Seoul's sovereignty over an isolated set of islands also claimed by Japan.
Chinshanlo and Ilyin named best athletes of Asia
Chinshanlo, Ilyin and Rypakova were awarded as the best athletes of Asia on November 8 in China.
Australian wins $208k from Google for gang links
Google was ordered to pay Aus$200,000 (US$208,000) in damages to an Australian man Monday after a jury found the Internet giant defamed him by publishing material linking him to mobsters.
PHOTO: Astana student will represent Kazakhstan at Miss World Tourism pageant in Bangkok
Participants of the pageant will visit all main tourist attractions of the country prior to the final show of the contest.
S. Korea's first lady to face land-deal probe
South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak's wife will be questioned in writing by special prosecutors probing alleged irregularities in the purchase of a retirement home for her husband.
China not 'serious' in Tibet immolations probe: Dalai Lama
Chinese government is not "seriously" probing the cause of a spate of self-immolations by Tibetans across China, the Dalai Lama said Monday.
Britain to end aid to India in 2015
Britain's government said on Friday it will stop all aid to India in 2015 and slash its remaining handouts, bowing to domestic pressure over its foreign development budget at a time of austerity.
Chinese sub-launched nuclear deterrent at hand
For the first time China is close to reaching a "credible" nuclear deterrent based on land-based, submarine-launched and air-dropped nuclear weapons.