Pakistan prepares for anti-government protests
Islamabad braced for political unrest as two opposition leaders vowed to defy a court order and march on the city for a major protest
BMW's Chinese dealers fined over price-fixing
Four Chinese dealers for German auto maker BMW have been fined about $260,000 as the government steps up a high-profile anti-monopoly campaign
Malaysia teen's Facebook 'like' prompts sedition probe
A Malaysian teenager is being investigated by police for sedition after "liking" a pro-Israel Facebook posting
Israel, Gaza violence defies truce 'deal'
Israeli jets bombed targets across Gaza, retaliating to Palestinian rocket attacks in spiralling violence.
China Mobile net profit drops 8.5% on competition, regulation
China Mobile said its half-year net profit fell by 8.5 percent, blaming the downturn on fierce competition and market reforms.
Robo-cook: android restaurant boots up in China
A restaurant in China is electrifying customers by using more than a dozen robots to cook and deliver food.
Philippine leader says may seek controversial second term
Philippine President Benigno Aquino has said he may try to change the constitution and serve a second term in office.
'Poor' outlook for Barrier Reef as climate change threatens
Climate change remains the most serious threat to the Great Barrier Reef and the outlook for the natural wonder is "poor".
Pope to speak to N. Korea's 'church of silence'
Pope Francis will offer prayers for Korean reconciliation in Seoul next week
Kazakh expedition reaches Asian Rome in China
Kazakhstan’s expedition Following Shoqan Walikhanov’s Caravan Route has reached the “Asian Rome” in China.
Spy chief warns Australians becoming 'extremist propagandists'
Australians are becoming key players in the successful "social media wars" being waged from Iraq and Syria, the country's spy chief has warned.
Iranian is first woman to win prestigious math prize
An Iranian-born mathematician has become the first woman to win a prestigious global prize known as the Field Medal.
US, Australia to take foreign jihadist fighters issue to UN: Kerry
The United States and Australia agreed to take concerns about the threat posed by jihadist foreign fighters.
Mexican president signs landmark energy reform
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto signed a package of landmark energy reform bills.
Chinese zoo unveils world's 'first' surviving panda triplets
A Chinese zoo has unveiled newborn panda triplets billed as the world's first known surviving trio.
US demands justice for 'unconscionable crime' of MH17: Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry demanded that the people who shot down Flight MH17 be brought to justice for their "unconscionable crime".
China arrests Shanghai ex-official over graft
Chinese President's anti-graft campaign is turning its focus to the power base of his predecessor , announcing a former official's arrest.
Japan to test first homegrown stealth fighter jet: report
A group of major Japanese firms are planning a test flight next year for the nation's first homegrown stealth fighter jet.
Thousands mark Moon death anniversary in S. Korea
More than 20,000 followers of the Unification Church gathered in South Korea for the second anniversary of the death of their "messiah" .