Chinese MH370 relatives protest at Malaysia PM's office
Chinese relatives of MH370 passengers gathered outside the Malaysian prime minister's office to demand his government rescind its declaration.
Minor tsunami hits Japan after undersea quake
A strong undersea earthquake unleashed a small tsunami off the same coastline of northern Japan devastated by a tsunami in 2011.
India's 'Charlie's Angels' take on capital's mean streets
A group of police women are already hard at work practising their punches, on a mission to rid the city's streets of sexual predators.
Dressmakers bring touch of old Afghanistan to Pakistan
With ballgowns, Western-style bridal wear and cocktail dresses, Afghan tailors driven out of their homeland by the Taliban are carving a niche for themselves in Pakistan's capital city.
LG executive denies vandalising Samsung washing machines
A senior LG Electronics executive facing trial for allegedly sabotaging rival Samsung washing machines at a trade fair vowed to prove his innocence.
Australia vows to exhaust all options to save Bali drug smugglers
Australia will pursue all legal options to save two of its citizens from execution in Indonesia, Prime Minister Tony Abbott vowed.
Turkey's Erdogan says not bothered by 'isolation' on world stage
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan insisted in an interview published he was unconcerned by Turkey's "isolation" on the world stage.
Death toll in Pakistan Shiite mosque attack rises to 21
The death toll in a militant attack on a Shiite mosque in northwest Pakistan rose to 21 after an injured person died of his wounds.
Japan killjoys protest Valentine's 'love capitalists'
As Japan celebrated Valentine's Day a group of killjoys marched through Tokyo protesting what it called the "passion-based capitalism" of the annual celebration of romance.
Indian students scupper Valentine's marriage plans
A right-wing Hindu group that has vowed to marry off unwed Indian couples indulging in public displays of affection may get more than it bargained for this Valentine's Day.
Orhan Pamuk, anxious observer of the new Turkey
Submerged in his new novel, Turkey's Nobel prize laureate Orhan Pamuk gazes out over the city of Istanbul, the main protagonist of his books.
Australian PM under fresh fire after horror week
Australian Prime Minister came under fire over controversial comments on the arrest of two terror suspects and for referring to a "holocaust" of job losses.
Turkish leader slams Obama 'silence' in Muslim killings
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized US President Barack Obama's silence over the killing of three Muslim students in North Carolina.
Torebayev's Adventure competes at French film festival
Kazakhstani film director Nariman Torebayev is presenting his 'free interpretation' of Dostoevsky’s White Nights under the title Prikluchenie (Adventure) at the Vesoul international film festival of Asian Cinema’s (FICA) in France.
Chinese relatives protest in Malaysia over MH370
Chinese relatives of those on board missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 protested outside the carrier's office.
Australia PM savages study into detention of asylum-seeker children
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott savaged a Human Rights Commission report into the struggles of asylum-seeker children held in detention.
Joy, bemusement as far-flung Australia wins Eurovision berth
Australia has been granted entry into the Eurovision song contest, sparking joy from fans and bemusement from those questioning the antipodean entry.
G20 'determined' to lift growth but rifts remain
The world's top 20 economies expressed determination to raise global growth but struggled to overcome divisions over the most suitable methods .
Taiwan pays homage to TransAsia plane crash victims
Flags across Taiwan flew at half mast to pay homage to the 40 people killed in a TransAsia plane crash last week.
India PM Modi concedes defeat in Delhi state elections
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conceded defeat in Delhi state elections as early results showed anti-corruption campaigner Arvind Kejriwal's party set for a victory.