Li Na's momentous French Open title win of 2011 was expected to open the floodgates for Asian -- and in particular Chinese -- players in world tennis.
H7N9 bird flu can spread in mammals: studyThe H7N9 strain of bird flu can spread among ferrets and could do the same among humans under certain conditions, according to lab animal studies on the virus published Thursday.
Strong quake strikes off TongaA 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck 255 kilometres (158 miles) southwest of Tonga on Friday, according to the US Geological Survey, but there were no reports of damage.
- 7.4 magnitude quake strikes southwest of Tonga: USGS
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck 255 kilometres (158 miles) southwest of Tonga early Friday, according to the US Geological Survey.
Death toll in China blast 'rises to 33'The death toll from a blast at an explosives plant in eastern China earlier this week rose to 33 Thursday as 20 missing people were declared dead, state media reported.
Malaysia activist charged with sedition, 3 others heldA Malaysian court on Thursday charged a student activist with sedition and police arrested three others, including two opposition politicians, in what critics decried as a crackdown on dissent.
NZ's Vettori out of second Test against EnglandDaniel Vettori was on Thursday ruled out of playing in the second and final Test against England starting in Leeds on Friday after doubts over his ability to last a five-day match.
- Vettori out of second Test against England
Daniel Vettori was on Thursday ruled out of playing in the second and final Test against England starting at Leeds on Friday after doubts over his ability to last a five-day match.
China survive Indonesia scare in Sudirman CupDefending champions China had to dig deep to avoid a surprise defeat to Indonesia, winning 3-2 on Thursday in the quarter-finals of the Sudirman Cup.
Three Chinese ships in disputed waters: JapanThree Chinese government ships sailed in waters around disputed islands controlled by Tokyo for about nine hours on Thursday, Japan's coastguard said.
Crane error blacks out one third of VietnamOver a third of Vietnam as well as the capital of neighbouring Cambodia suffered a blackout this week after a crane operator knocked a tree onto a key power line, electricity officials said Thursday.
Malaysia
- Malaysia activist charged with sedition, 3 others held
- Malaysia activist charged with sedition; 3 others held
- Malaysian student activist charged with sedition
- Tian Chua, Haris Ibrahim held in sedition crackdown
- 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
Singapore
- Scientist's family seeks US Congress, Thai expert's help
- Oil extends losses on weak Chinese data, strong dollar
- 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
Indonesia
- Indonesia arrests suspected embassy plot mastermind
- 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
Thailand
- Italian arrested in Thailand over $10 million fraud
- Ranger, militant killed in Thai south shootout
- 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
Philippines
- Philippine capital angered by 'Da Vinci Code' author
- Asia tension could lead to conflict: Philippine FM
- Philippines vows to defend territory against China
- 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
Vietnam
- Vietnam reduces activists' sentences on appeal
- Crane error blacks out one third of 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
International, Regional and Malaysia news on MSN News Malaysia.
Brazil on Thursday said it will auction concessions to drill and explore an offshore oil field believed to hold up to 12 billion barrels of crude, the country's largest find.
- 5,000 cave paintings discovered in Mexico
- Kingston leads, McIlroy in Wentworth woe
- IMF chief grilled in Paris court over 2007 payout scandal
- Obama tackles drones, Guantanamo in reset of war on terror
- Cannes goes from bling to crisis with US road movie
- UN sees weak economic recovery this year
- UEFA approves 10-game racism ban, blood tests
- Ferdinand extends Man United contract
- Russia plans urgent evacuation of Arctic post as ice melts
- Russia evacuates drifting Arctic research station
