Sri Lanka votes in tightest election in decades
Sri Lankans turned out in large numbers, shrugging off some reports of intimidation to vote in the island's tightest election in decades.
Kerry pushes Sri Lanka leader to hold 'free, fair' polls
Top US diplomat John Kerry has urged Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse to ensure that Thursday's elections are peaceful and credible.
Australia condemns 'barbaric' attack on French newspaper
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott condemned the "barbaric act" in Paris, in which an attack on a satirical weekly magazine left 12 people dead.
Olympics: Beijing, Almaty hand over rival 2022 Winter Games bids
Leaders of the rival Beijing and Almaty bids to stage the 2022 Winter Olympics made official guarantees to the IOC as their battle entered the final straight.
Two police wounded in bomb attack in Istanbul tourist district: reports
Two policemen were wounded Tuesday when an attacker threw a hand grenade in the busy main tourist district of central Istanbul.
Divers go down to AirAsia wreckage as weather clears
Indonesian search officials sent divers down to the bed of the Java Sea during a break in bad weather in hopes of recovering more bodies.
100 days in power for Afghan president, but no government
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani marked his first 100 days in power, still struggling to form a government.
Sony chief thanks supporters after 'vicious' cyber attack
Sony chief Kazuo Hirai spoke for the first time publicly about the cyber attack that derailed launch of controversial comedy "The Interview".
Toyota to give away fuel-cell patents to boost industry
Toyota will give away thousands of patents for its fuel-cell cars, it said Tuesday, in an effort to encourage other automakers into the new industry.
Strong 6.0-magnitude quake hits New Zealand's South Island
New Zealand scientists warned South Island residents to expect a swarm of aftershocks following a strong early morning six-magnitude earthquake.
LG out to clean up with first-ever Twin clothes washer
LG Electronics promised to take some of the hassle out of doing laundry with a first-ever washing machine setup.
Iraq PM calls for 'tribal revolution' against IS
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi called for a "tribal revolution" against the Islamic State group.
Beijing dangerous smog down four percent in 2014: govt
Air pollution in Beijing dropped slightly last year, although levels of the most dangerous small particulate matter remained more than three times the internationally recommended limit.
Ice likely caused AirAsia crash, Indonesia agency says
Weather was the "triggering factor" in the crash of AirAsia Flight 8501 with icing likely causing engine damage, Indonesian officials said.
Malaysian PM suffers bacterial infection after flood tour
Malaysian Prime Minister has contracted a bacterial infection and is resting at home after touring districts hit by the country's worst flooding in decades.
Iraq asks Australian PM for more military aid
Iraqi Prime Ministe asked Australian counterpart Tony Abott to step up military assistance to aid Baghdad's fight against the Islamic State jihadist group.
AirAsia boss says latest flight incident 'not stalled engine'
AirAsia downplayed an incident that saw one of its planes turned back before takeoff in Indonesia, a week after another of its jets crashed into the Java Sea with 162 on board.
Doomed AirAsia flight schedule unauthorised: Indonesia
The AirAsia plane that crashed last weekend was flying on an unauthorised schedule, Indonesia's transport ministry said Saturday.
Bad weather halts recovery of bodies from AirAsia flight
Stormy weather forced Indonesian rescuers to suspend their search for the bodies of those on AirAsia's Flight QZ8501.
Body found in sea search for AirAsia: Indonesian search and rescue
A body was found in the sea Tuesday during the search for missing AirAsia flight QZ8501, Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency chief said.