Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao denied that Beijing was developing ties in Africa purely to satisfy its need for energy, as he headed for talks with the continent's leaders, according to state media.
Afghanistan rejects UN, foreign criticism of KarzaiAfghanistan rejected criticism of President Hamid Karzai by foreign leaders and the senior UN official in the country, accusing them of disrespecting the country's sovereignty.
Taliban attack kills 3 Pakistani soldiers: officialsTaliban militants killed three Pakistani soldiers in an assault on a check post in the northwest as the military pressed its ground and air offensive, according to officials.
'US supports Dalai Lama visit to Indian state'The United States has given its backing to a visit by the Dalai Lama to a remote Buddhist region in India that is claimed by China, according to reports.
Storm-triggered landslide kills 13 in VietnamAt least 13 people have been killed in a landslide in central Vietnam following storms and flooding that have now left almost 130 people dead, according to officials.
Taiwan court to scrap 'unfair' law on prostitutesTaiwan's constitutional court said it would scrap an "unfair" law that means prostitutes can be punished but allows clients to go free.
Tokyo plans bid for 2020 Summer Games: governorTokyo intends to bid for 2020 Summer Olympics, despite recently losing out to Rio de Janeiro in the race for the 2016 Games, governor Shintaro Ishihara said in an interview.
All Blacks bid to continue Welsh dominationNew Zealand will bid to extend a winning streak of 20 games spread over 56 years when they take on Wales at the Millennium Stadium here on Saturday.
Korean, Saudi sides meet in AFC Champions League finalAl Ittihad of Saudi Arabia take on Pohang Steelers of South Korea in the AFC Champions League final this weekend with both sides aiming for a record third continental championship.
Malaysia
- Sanctions won't affect Iran bank in Malaysia, says official
- Malaysia says Airbus A400M delivery to be delayed
- US slaps sanctions on Malaysian branch of Iran's Bank Mellat
- Malaysian royal wins defamation against model wife: lawyer
- Malaysia to double Tiger population by next year: govt
- Malaysia's exports plunge 24.2 pct in September
- Malaysian opposition seeks official registration
- Malaysian court orders exhumation in death of political aide
- Malaysian lawmakers urge probe into trade-zone scandal
- Indonesian maid jailed for poisoning Malaysian employer
- European palm oil buyers shunning eco-friendly variety: WWF
- Malaysia says palm oil earnings to fall 25 percent this year
- Japanese woman faces death penalty on Malaysia drug charge
- Iran calls for review of UN-backed nuclear fuel deal
- Iran says nuclear fuel deal needs further review
Singapore
- APEC seeks to slash emissions by 2050
- Thai-Cambodia row not good for ASEAN: Singapore
- Oil prices hover near 80 dollars in Asia trade
- APEC to maintain stimulus till recovery in place: draft
- Singapore's DBS says Q3 net profit up 49 percent
- APEC seeks sweeping world emission cuts by 2050
- APEC to keep stimulus packages till recovery "secured:" draft
- APEC to keep stimulus packages till recovery 'secured': draft
- Oil prices down in Asian trade on demand concerns
- Oil prices down in Asian trade on demand concerns
- CharteredSemi shareholders approve sale to Abu Dhabi firm
- Oil slides in Asian trade ahead of US energy report
- US 'indispensable' in Asia: Singapore PM
- ASEAN-US summit to discuss Suu Kyi: Singapore
- Singaporean faces US trial over Tamil Tigers arms case
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
- Japan 'concerned' about Thai-Cambodia spat: PM
- ASEAN urges 'maximum restraint' in Thai-Cambodia row
- Two US child sex tourists jailed for six years
- Thais to scrap Cambodia oil deal in Thaksin row
- Thai-Cambodia row not good for ASEAN: Singapore
- Thailand threatens to seal Cambodian border in Thaksin row
- Thailand, Cambodia pull envoys in Thaksin row
- Cambodia pulls ambassador from Thailand: deputy PM
- Thailand recalls envoy to Cambodia over Thaksin job
- US ready to improve Myanmar ties after rare talks: envoy
- Thailand recalls envoy to Cambodia over Thaksin job: PM
- Thailand recalls envoy to Cambodia over Thaksin: official
- US ready to improve Myanmar ties: envoy
- Australia launches inquiry into major oil spill
- Thailand says Thaksin job may harm Cambodia relations
Philippines
- US expects all ASEAN leaders at summit
- Clinton to visit storm-hit Philippines
- Clinton to visit Philippines
- Philippines accuses more rebels in Irish priest's kidnap
- First Pacific units take control of Philippines' Meralco
- 14 Filipino, seven Ukrainians on captured Greek ship: EU
- Accused Philippine rebel kidnapper to remain hidden: MILF
- Philippines' San Miguel says windfall items boost result
- Decision time for key shareholder of top Philippines utility
- Philippine inflation rises to 1.6 percent due to storms
- At least 90 dead in Vietnam floods: officials
- Philippines typhoon toll rises to 27: government
- Philippine rebels deny abducting Irish priest
- Angry Philippines rebels deny abducting Irish priest
- Filipino abducted to smuggle heroin to Macau: police
Vietnam
- Storm-triggered landslide kills 13 in Vietnam
- Vietnam storm and flood toll rises to 107
- Vietnam flood toll rises to 98
- 98 dead as Vietnam flood toll rises
- At least 90 die in Vietnam floods: officials
- Danish queen's plane diverted by Vietnam storm: reports
- At least 90 dead in Vietnam floods: officials
- At least 90 dead in Vietnam floods: local officials
- Storm kills at least 40 in Vietnam: official
- Storm kills at least 40 people in Vietnam: official
- Tropical storm Mirinae leaves four dead in Vietnam
- Vietnam reports bird flu outbreak among poultry
- Vietnam starts building 3.6 bln dlr container port: reports
- Vietnam condemns Cambodian opposition over border markers
- Former refugee to return to Vietnam as US Navy officer
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Sports
Beckham raring to play Champions LeagueEngland midfielder David Beckham is relishing the chance to play Champions League football again once he returns to AC Milan on his second loan spell in January.
Joubert bags skating trophy with Olympic warningFormer world champion Brian Joubert grabbed the Grand Prix NHK Trophy on Saturday with a warning he will try to prevail with his trademark quadruple jumps on his way to the Vancouver Olympics.
Mickelson leads Woods by two in ChinaPhil Mickelson birdied the last for a two stroke lead over Tiger Woods and Nick Watney at the HSBC Champions on Saturday, setting up a dream finale to the World Golf Championship event.
Muir reeling after Springboks defeatSouth Africa assistant coach Dick Muir admitted he had never seen such a poor performance from a Springbok front five as the world champions went down to a shock defeat to Leicester.
Celebrity Gossip
John Cusack's world-ending spreeJohn Cusack would run up a mammoth credit card bill if he thought the world was about to end.
Kate Hudson's surgery vowKate Hudson doesn't understand why actresses are scrutinised for having Botox injections because she thinks it is a great alternative to cosmetic surgery.
Megan Fox's appearance ignorance'Transformers' actress Megan Fox - who regularly appears in polls to find Hollywood's sexiest stars - insists she doesn't notice people finding her attractive.
Pamela Anderson's permanent trailerFormer 'Baywatch' actress Pamela Anderson's children love living in her trailer so much that they don't want to move back to their Malibu mansion when refurbishment work is completed.
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown called on the G20 here on Saturday to consider a tax on financial transactions among other measures to make banks more accountable to society.
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