Barack Obama threw the biggest party of his presidency for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, hailing the world's largest democracy as "indispensable" and pledging to work out a range of thorny issues.
Thailand tightens sex change lawsPunlop Tongchai is awake for the entire two hours it takes to be turned into a woman on the operating table of a Bangkok sex change clinic, realising a childhood dream.
Obama vows to 'finish the job' in AfghanistanPresident Barack Obama, vowing to "finish the job" in Afghanistan, promised he would soon announce his decision on sending tens of thousands more US troops to battle Al-Qaeda and the Taliban.
China mine death toll up to 106: spokesmanRescuers have found two more bodies in a coal mine in northeastern China that was hit by a massive gas blast, bringing the confirmed death toll to 106, a mine spokesman told AFP on Wednesday.
Khmer Rouge jail chief set to address courtThe Khmer Rouge prison chief was to give his concluding remarks on Wednesday in final arguments at Cambodia's war crimes court, nearing justice for the "Killing Fields" atrocities three decades ago.
Obama rolls out red carpet for 'indispensable' IndiaUS President Barack Obama on Tuesday hailed India as an "indispensable" partner as he pledged to work out a range of once thorny issues with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on a high-profile visit.
Philippines declares emergency as massacre toll hits 46The Philippines declared a state of emergency in parts of the volatile south on Tuesday as anger spiralled over a savage political massacre that left at least 46 people dead.
Taiwan leader presses US on fighter jetsTaiwan Tuesday urged the United States to sell the island F16 fighter jets to ensure its security, as a senior American envoy said a deal could not be ruled out during the Barack Obama administration.
Indonesia demos demand Yudhoyono quitIndonesian protesters burned photos of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and demanded his resignation on Tuesday over what they see as his complicity in a series of major corruption scandals.
Malaysia
- Malaysia to charge Japanese woman for drug trafficking: lawyer
- Malaysia tracks orangutans with implants
- Malaysia denies role in smuggling nuclear weapons to Iran
- Malaysia's Anwar wants court to quash sex charge: lawyer
- Malaysian carmaker Perodua upbeat on sales growth
- Malaysia's Proton profit surge driven by domestic sales
- Malaysia battles fresh flooding: report
- Malaysia battles fresh flooding: official
- Malaysia on lookout for British baby killer: police
- Second autopsy for Malaysian opposition aide: sister
- Malaysia's AirAsia to tap Southeast Asian capital market
- Second autopsy for Malaysian opposition aide: lawyer
- Malaysia issues China's ICBC local banking licence
- AirAsia profits climb in third quarter
- Malaysian economy shrinks 1.2 pct Q3
Singapore
- Asset bubbles can sink millions back into poverty: Zoellick
- Oil mixed in Asia after US data shows slower GDP growth
- Temasek announces 433-million-dollar bond offer plan
- Oil mixed in Asian trade
- Mobile multimedia revenues tipped to dethrone text
- Oil above 78 dollars in Asian trade
- High-living Singapore monk jailed for 10 months for fraud
- Asia airlines stem decline, says aviation body
- Asia needs almost 9,000 planes in next 20 years: Boeing
- Oil prices up in Asian trade but still below 78 dollars
- Asia's airlines stem decline: aviation body
- Singapore declares its recession over
- Oil down in Asian trade after breaching 80-dollar mark
- Singapore declares recession over
- Global crisis a wake-up call for China, Asia: Stephen Roach
Indonesia
- Indonesia arrests 10 Iranians for meth trafficking: official
- Indonesia expects lull in terror attacks
- Indonesian Ocean nations conduct mass tsunami drill
- Girl, 9, begs for asylum as hundreds held in Indonesia: report
- Asylum-seekers threaten to torch boat in Indonesia: navy
- Japan FM extends 'sympathies' to Indonesia quake victims
- Indonesia denies banning Japanese porn star
- Indonesia quake toll passes 1,000
- Strong 6.1-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia: seismologists
- Strong quake rocks Indonesian capital
- Indonesia, Australia leaders agree to form boat people plan
- Colossal quake may hit Sumatra in 30 years: geologist
- Indonesia's Yudhoyono gets down to business
- Strong 6.2-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia: geologists
- Australia denies 'terrorists' on asylum boats
Thailand
- Thailand tightens sex change laws
- Former Thai PM sacked over cookery shows dies at 74
- Thailand invokes security act for Thaksin protests
- Former Thai PM Samak dies at 74: officials
- Former Thai PM Samak dies at 74: associates
- Alleged Thai spy files bail request in Cambodia: lawyer
- Thai economy shrinks 2.8 percent in Q3: data
- Second autopsy for Malaysian opposition aide: sister
- Second autopsy for Malaysian opposition aide: lawyer
- Death threats for Thai PM in pro-Thaksin stronghold: MP
- Thailand must end detention of Hmong: rights group
- Two shot dead, seven wounded in blast in Thai south: police
- Thai exports decline eases in October
- Thaksin supporters plan more Bangkok rallies
- Fourth charged in Thailand over king health rumours
Philippines
- Philippines declares emergency as massacre toll hits 46
- Philippines massacre shows need for media security: journalists
- France condemns 'appalling' Philippines massacre
- Suspects to cooperate in Philippine massacre probe: govt
- Massacre exposes brutal underbelly of Philippine politics
- Screams as Philippine mass murder unearthed
- EU condemns 'barbaric' Philippines massacre
- Stunned Philippine media seeks answers after mass murder
- Philippine massacre death toll rises to 46: police
- Philippines declares emergency as massacre toll hits 39
- Philippine massacre death toll rises to 39: police
- Philippine massacre death toll rises to 35: police
- Philippines declares emergency as massacre toll hits 35
- Police chief sacked over Philippine massacre: authorities
- Philippine leader declares emergency rule in parts of south
Vietnam
- Vietnam Catholics hope 'Holy Year' will mend ties with state
- Vietnam to set up militia to protect sea borders
- Train-bus collision kills seven in Vietnam: railway source
- Australia executives suspended over banknote probe
- EU moves towards ending tariff on Chinese, Vietnamese shoes
- Buddhists in Vietnam appeal for UN protection
- US ex-president Carter in Vietnam to build homes
- Four killed in Vietnam by war-era bomb: police
- India in talks with Thailand, Vietnam over rice: minister
- Electricity-hungry Vietnam looks to join nuclear club
- Jailed Vietnam priest in hospital: counsel
- Former US president Carter builds homes in Asia
- Cambodian opposition leader stripped of immunity
- Pilots killed in Vietnam military jet crash
- Vietnam signs MOU with Airbus for four A380s: EADS
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Sports
Federer feeling on top of the worldRoger Federer said finishing the season as world number one counted among his greatest-ever achievements in the game, given the dramatic upheaval in his personal life during 2009.
Liverpool out of Champions League despite victoryLiverpool's miserable season continued as they were knocked out of the Champions League at the group stage despite a 1-0 victory over Debrecen at the Ferenc Puskas Stadium here on Tuesday.
Barca outclass Inter to home in on qualificationBarcelona showed why they are the current Champions of Europe producing a football masterclass to defeat Italian leaders Inter Milan 2-0 at Camp Nou on Tuesday and move within touching distance of qualification for the knockout phase.
Federer floors Murray to seal no.1 spotRoger Federer beat Britain's Andy Murray in three sets on Tuesday at the ATP World Tour Finals to guarantee finishing the season as the world number one.
Celebrity Gossip
Miley Cyrus to get Trace tattoo Miley Cyrus' brother Trace can't wait until she turns 18 so they can get matching tattoos.
John Mayer wants more sex John Mayer is tired of being labelled a womaniser and thinks he should probably be having sex with more girls.
Pre-nuptial prepared for Amy WinehouseAmy Winehouse's father Mitch Winehouse is making Blake Fielder-Civil sign a pre-nuptial agreement before they remarry, to prove he isn't after her money.
BRIT-hop star Jay-Z'Empire State of Mind' rapper Jay-Z has been signed up to perform at next year's BRIT Awards, where he will play a medley of his tracks and is expected to perform a surprise duet.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in Caracas for a meeting with President Hugo Chavez, just hours after the Iranian leader stopped in La Paz for a meeting with the Bolivian leader.
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