Apple never on China government procurement list: report
Apple's devices have never appeared on a Chinese list of products eligible to be bought with public money.
Two French journalists arrested in Indonesia's Papua
Indonesian police have arrested two French journalists who were reporting on the separatist movement in the restive eastern region of Papua.
Mountain life key to longevity for Kashmir's centenarians
The village of Chattah with around a dozen men and women claiming to be at least a century old.
State fund to take over crisis-hit Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines will be taken over by a state investment fund under plans.
Gaza rockets hit Israel as truce deadline looms
Two rockets fired by Gaza militants slammed into southern Israel, heightening fears that a 72-hour truce would not be renewed
Hiroshima marks anniversary of atomic bombing
Thousands of people gathered for peace ceremonies in Hiroshima, marking the 69th anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the city.
India approves foreign investment hike in railways, defence
India's cabinet has approved plans to open its defence and railways industries to foreign investment.
China tells Seoule message apps blocked to curb terrorists
China has confirmed its decision to block popular foreign messaging services as an anti-terrorist measure.
Obama: Gazans need 'sense of hope' for future
US President Barack Obama said Wednesday that the people of Gaza need greater hope for the future.
China pursues 'Chinese Christian theology': state media
China will construct a "Chinese Christian theology" suitable for the country with both believer numbers and tensions with authorities.
Australia holds national day of mourning for MH17 victims
Australia held a national day of mourning for those killed in the MH17 crash in Ukraine.
Baghdad bombings kill at least 30: police, medics
Five bomb attacks killed at least 30 people and wounded around 70 others in several Baghdad districts.
Australia investigates 'paedophile' father in Thai baby scandal
Australian authorities were investigating the father at the centre of surrogate baby scandal who was exposed as a convicted paedophile
Brutus the giant crocodile attacks shark in Australia
Tourists in northern Australia have been left stunned by two fierce animals going head-to-head.
Nearly 400 die in China quake
A total of 381 people had been killed by the tremor, with 1,801 injured. More than 12,000 houses collapsed and 30,000 were damaged in the quake zone in the southwestern province of Yunnan, China.
25 in Indonesia dead in Eid boat sinkings
At least 25 people in Indonesia, including six children, have died and 13 are missing in two separate boat sinkings, officials said, as millions travel across the country for the Eid holiday season.
Rescuers battle rains after India landslide, 150 feared dead
Rescue workers dug through deep mud and debris on Thursday in search of victims of a major landslide in western India that buried homes, with the death toll expected to reach 150.
Myanmar makes $2.3mn heroin bust in 'Golden Triangle'
Myanmar authorities have seized 140 kilograms (310 lbs) of heroin packed into blocks and hidden in a car in the notorious "Golden Triangle" area near the Thai border, police said.
Ex-TEPCO execs should be charged over Fukushima: panel
An independent legal panel called for criminal charges to be brought against three former executives of the Fukushima nuclear plant operator for their role in the 2011 atomic disaster.
Kazakhstan's athlete becomes Internet sensation
Kazakhstani athlete Sabina Altynbekova has become an Internet sensation because of her doll-like face.