The captain of an Indonesian ferry which sank killing 29 people rejected claims of overcrowding Monday and blamed a freak storm for the disaster, as officials launched an investigation.
Alleged Thai spy files bail request in Cambodia: lawyerThe lawyer for a Thai national held on charges of spying on fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra said he filed a bail request to a Cambodian court Monday.
Indian PM presses Pakistan on US visitIndian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was to open talks Monday on a high-profile state visit to the United States where he encouraged President Barack Obama to fight Islamic extremism in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
KRouge jail chief accused of crocodile tearsLawyers for Khmer Rouge victims Monday accused the regime's jailer of duping Cambodia's war crimes court with "crocodile tears" as he faces final arguments over "Killing Fields" atrocities.
China sentences quake activist to three years: wifeA Chinese dissident who campaigned for the parents of children killed in last year's Sichuan earthquake was sentenced Monday to three years in jail on a state secrets charge, his wife said.
Over 100 icebergs drifting to N.Zealand: officialMore than 100, and possibly hundreds, of Antarctic icebergs are floating towards New Zealand in a rare event which has prompted a shipping warning, officials said on Monday.
Afghan security plans 'a tall order'Afghan government plans to boost army and police numbers massively have been greeted with scepticism by diplomats and military experts who say the figures are too ambitious.
Indonesian ferry captain blames storm as search resumesThe captain of an Indonesian ferry which sank killing 29 people rejected claims of overcrowding Monday and blamed a freak storm for the disaster, as officials launched an investigation.
Taiwan says 40 fishermen detained in MyanmarAbout 40 fishermen from four Taiwanese boats were held in Myanmar after being intercepted by naval forces, apparently on suspicions of illegal fishing, an official and media said here Monday.
Malaysia
- 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
- Malaysia's Maxis returns to bourse in S.E.Asia's biggest IPO
- Malaysia's Maxis debuts at 9.2 percent premium in IPO
- Malaysia must reform to achieve developed status: World Bank
Singapore
- 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
- Birth control pill use seen growing in Asia: Bayer Schering
- Oil rises further in Asian trade
- FEER settles suit filed by Singapore leaders: lawyer
- Magazine to pay six-figure damages to Singapore leaders
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
- 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
- Cambodia bans Thai aviation staff over Thaksin row
- Former Thai coup leader heads political party
- US ex-president Carter in Vietnam to build homes
- Pakistani held in Thailand with 54 heroin condoms in stomach
- Nine dead in southern Thailand violence: police
Philippines
- At least 21 dead in Philippine political massacre: military
- Philippine media groups demand justice after murders
- Philippine govt vows justice over massacre
- Philippines in shock over gruesome attack: government
- More than 120 fishermen detained in Myanmar: official
- 21 dead in Philippine hostage crisis: military
- Gunmen seize 40 people in south Philippines: military
- Bizarre candidates kick off Philippine election race
- Pirates kidnap three sailors in Philippines
- Seven hurt in Philippines grenade attack: police
- Philippine gay rights party challenges election ban
- Top Islamist militants killed in Philippines: army
- Obama names envoys to Singapore, Philippines
- Philippines to take action against ivory smugglers: govt
- Arroyo steps down as leader of ruling Philippine coalition
Vietnam
- 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
- We will not betray trust like in Vietnam, Obama tells troops
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Sports
Nadal's nemesis Soderling strikes againRafael Nadal was beaten in straight sets by Robin Soderling in his opening match at the ATP World Tour Finals on Monday, the Swede repeating his shock French Open win over the Spaniard.
FIFA call crisis talks after qualifiers, betting scandalFIFA president Sepp Blatter has called an extraordinary general meeting for December 2 following the Thierry Henry handball incident and an ongoing investigation into match-fixing in Europe.
Domenech ridicules bonus claimsFrance coach Raymond Domenech on Monday dismissed claims that he had received a bonus of 862,000 euros for successfully guiding the side to next year's World Cup finals.
South Africa hit by injury crisisWorld champions South Africa on Monday put off naming the team to play Six Nations Grand Slam holders Ireland this Saturday in Dublin because of an injury crisis which forced them to cancel training.
Celebrity Gossip
Action fan Sam Worthington Sam Worthington ''craved'' weapons when filming 'Last Night' with Keira Knightley.
Hugh Hefner's sex scareHugh Hefner spends nearly all his time in bed and almost died during sex.
Shakira's sexy world'She-Wolf' singer Shakira thinks sexual desire has more of an impact on the world than religion.
Zac Efron's Bond ambitionZac Efron's dream movies roles would either be in a remake of 'The Graduate' or as a villain in a James Bond movie.
The UN's top climate negotiator voiced optimism Monday that a deal can be salvaged next month at world talks on global warming, but said US President Barack Obama must offer a target and financing.
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