Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has threatened to sack everyone in his finance department over a $32 million scam involving top officials and lawyers, reports said Thursday.
Grounded ship is Philippines' last line of defenceA handful of marines living on a World War II-era ship that is grounded on a remote, tiny reef is the Philippines' last line of defence against China's efforts to control most of the South China Sea.
Indonesian 'Hijabers' buy into an Islamic economyIndonesian event organiser Risti Rahmadi wears an Islamic headscarf, uses halal lipstick and knows that it's time to pray when an app on her BlackBerry emits Koranic verses five times a day.
First China manufacturing shrinkage in 7 months: HSBCManufacturing activity in China contracted in May for the first time in seven months, HSBC said Thursday, in another sign of the weakness of recovery in the world's second-largest economy.
Kim Dotcom mulls suing tech giants for 'copyright breach'Internet mogul Kim Dotcom said Thursday he was considering taking legal action against tech giants such as Twitter, Google and Facebook for infringing copyright on a security measure he invented.
Ford to halt car production in Australia in 2016Ford announced Thursday it would cease making vehicles at its unprofitable Australian plants in 2016 and axe 1,200 jobs, ending an era that began in 1925 with the firm's first local car.
US 'should act' on China intellectual property theftThe United States should consider curbs on Chinese investment or even offensive operations against hackers to address the growing toll from intellectual property theft, a report said.
Iron woman Zheng stuns Wozniacki in BrusselsChina's Zheng Jie knocked top seed Caroline Wozniacki out of the Brussels Open on Wednesday, just hours after prevailing in a three-set opener held over because of Tuesday's heavy rain.
UN refugee agency faults Australia's tough new policyThe UN refugee agency took Australia to task Wednesday over a tough new policy that allows boat people who reach its mainland to be sent to remote Nauru or Papua New Guinea for detention while their asylum claims are processed.
7 dead in Afghan suicide blast: officialsA teenage suicide bomber killed seven people in central Afghanistan on Wednesday when he targeted local fighters who battle against Taliban insurgents, officials said.
Chinese vice premier calls for stability in ZimbabweChinese vice premier Wang Yang on Wednesday urged Zimbabwe to ensure peace and political stability ahead of elections this year, to safeguard economic growth.
Malaysia
- Four sentenced to hang over grisly Malaysia murders
- Outrage grows over scandal-tainted Malaysia state boss
- 18 people who hold vigil for Adam Adli in front of Jinjang Police Station arrested
- Gerakan proposes BN components merge to become one party
- AirAsia net profit falls nearly 40 percent in 1st quarter
- GST will make Malaysians poorer, says DAP
- Malaysia tribal groups protest world hydro meeting
- Sabah agency to probe rapist's marriage with child victim
- NGOs denounce Malaysia hydropower meeting
- Malaysia hydropower meeting to open amid controversy
- Malaysian team shortlisted for Airbus' Fly Your Ideas Challenge Final
- Thousands turn up at Penang's Esplanade for 'illegal' rally'
- Student activist arrested under Sedition Act
- Malaysia's UMW may raise $1 bn in energy unit IPO
- PM stresses importance of transparency in govt administration
Singapore
- Singapore GDP growth slows in first quarter
- Oil extends losses as dollar firms
- US experts reject murder theory in scientist's death
- Office bullying video sparks outcry in Singapore
- Oil down in Asian trade
- Inquest into US scientist's death resumes after walkout
- US scientist's family walks out of Singapore inquest
- Family of US scientist walks out of coroner's inquiry
- US expert says scientist was murdered in Singapore
- Oil up in Asia ahead of Fed chief's testimony
- Oil prices lower in Asian trade
- US scientist not involved in classified research: witnesses
- Oil down in Asia as poor US economic data weigh
- US scientist had relapse of depression: witness
- Singapore presses embezzlement case against church leaders
Indonesia
- Indonesian 'Hijabers' buy into an Islamic economy
- Sunbathing crocodile shocks Indonesian beachgoers
- All 28 bodies recovered from Indonesia mine tunnel
- Indonesia approves DBS purchase of Danamon stake
- Indonesia arrests key people-smuggler: police
- Indonesia arrests key people-smuggler: report
- Death toll rises to 21 in Indonesian mine collapse
- Indonesia minorities slam president's interfaith award
- Indonesia names new finance minister
- Death toll rises to 12 in Indonesia mine collapse
- Briton dies in Indonesia after drinking 'tainted alcohol'
- British woman may face death in Indonesia for drugs
- Indonesia executes three murderers
- Indonesia court ruling boosts indigenous land rights
- Indonesia FM seeks new Asia treaty to curb conflict
Thailand
- Ryan Gosling misses premiere of new movie at Cannes
- Ryan Gosling's violent new crime movie booed at Cannes
- Thai army chief urges self-imposed curfew for teachers
- Asia-Pacific leaders warn of water conflict threat
- Mobiles offer financial lifeline to Asian migrants: study
- Thai economy contracts in first quarter
- Thousands of Thai Red Shirts mark deadly crackdown
- Thailand's Red Shirts mark deadly crackdown
- Bold action, big money needed to curb Asia floods
- Ahmadinejad cancels Thailand trip due to busy schedule
- Iran's Ahmadinejad to join Thai 'water summit'
- Toddler dies after being left in Thai school bus
- Hackers target Thai PM with online insult
- Feuding antibodies blocked HIV vaccine
- Thai police rescue 1,300 caged dogs from smugglers
Philippines
- Grounded ship is Philippines' last line of defence
- Switzerland eyes law on frozen dictator funds
- Communist rebels raise $634,000 in Philippine polls
- Taiwan reporter sacked over Philippine hoax
- Philippines protests to China over 'illegal' sea presence
- Philippines boosts military to resist 'bullies'
- Taipei releases satellite record, rejecting Manila's claim
- Taipei releases satellite record, refuting Manila's claim
- Philippines, Taiwan to 'cooperate' in shooting probes
- Philippines approves three new wind farms
- Saudi signs accord to protect Philippine maids
- Taiwan seeks joint investigation into fisherman's death
- Philippines waiting for Taiwan anger to cool
- Philippines rejects Taiwan 'murder' claims
- Philippine workers told to lie low amid Taiwan row
Vietnam
- US slams 'disturbing trend' of Vietnam activist jail terms
- Vietnam TV broadcaster drops foreign channels
- Vietnam TV station drops foreign channels
- Vietnam jails activists for 'propaganda' leaflets
- Vietnamese activists on trial for 'propaganda'
- Vietnam to allow local drugs for executions
- US senator seeks rights criteria in trade pact
- Rubber boom fuelling land grabs in SE Asia: report
- China sends large fleet to disputed islands: media
- Basic disinfectant could halt bird flu spread: study
- Vietnam, S.Africa target illegal rhino hunters
- Vietnam seizes 7kg of rhino horn: state media
- China returns 10 trafficked children to Vietnam: report
- Film's Vietnam vet find after 44 years false: US
- Fast fashion, fair wages: Vietnam's lesson for Bangladesh
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Buoyancy aids, body armor and locator devices were among 37 recommendations made Wednesday by America's Cup regatta director Iain Murray to increase sailor safety in the wake of British yachtsman Andrew Simpson's death.
- French prosecutors to grill IMF chief over payout
- Ford to halt car production in Australia in 2016
- Woman confronted London attackers to deflect danger
- US 'should act' on China intellectual property theft
- US formally takes responsibility for killing Awlaki
- Poland claims world's first life-saving face transplant
- Twitter tightens security after high-profile breaches
- In tense Mexico state, vigilantes refuse to drop guns
- Ibrahimovic not ruling out PSG departure
- Nations to boost aid to Syria rebels until Assad goes
