North Korea on Sunday test-fired a short-range missile off its east coast, its fourth in two days, despite pleas from South Korea and the UN chief to halt the launches at a time of high tensions.
China investigates N.Korea boat hijack claimChinese authorities were on Sunday investigating claims that unidentified North Koreans hijacked a Chinese fishing boat, kidnapping 16 sailors and demanding a ransom, local media and an official said.
Japan defends PM aide's surprise N.Korea tripA Japanese minister on Sunday defended a surprise visit to North Korea by one of the prime minister's aides which Washington and Seoul said could not help efforts to forge a united front against Pyongyang.
Aussie batsman Warner reported for Twitter rantBatsman David Warner was on Sunday reported for an alleged breach of Cricket Australia's code of conduct after a Twitter rant directed at two of the country's leading cricketing writers.
Fiji turns to Russia, China amid strained regional tiesFiji's military ruler said on Sunday he would meet Beijing's leaders in China this month, a week after unveiling an official trip to Russia, as he looks beyond strained regional ties in the South Pacific.
Griffin wins fog-bound golf SK Telecom OpenAustralian Matthew Griffin won his second OneAsia title in less than a year on Sunday when the final round of the SK Telecom Open was called off without a shot being played because of thick fog.
Cooper out, Folau in Wallabies squad for LionsMaverick playmaker Quade Cooper was left out of a 25-man Wallaby squad but code-hopper Israel Folau was chosen on Sunday after just 11 Super Rugby matches for next month's series against the British and Irish Lions.
- Quade Cooper left out of Wallaby squad for Lions
Flyhalf Quade Cooper was omitted from the 25-man Wallaby squad named to play the touring British and Irish Lions in next month's three-Test series, the Australian Rugby Union said on Sunday.
Japan's elderly not acting their ageWhen amateur actress Etsuko Shigemoto walks out in front of a Paris audience in an all-Japanese production this month she will forget about being 87 years old.
Art Basel to bring international flair to Hong KongArt lovers, collectors and gallerists will gather on Thursday for Hong Kong's inaugural edition of Art Basel, sealing the city's status as an international art hub and Asia's leading art destination.
China police billions spell profit opportunityMannequins in riot gear, armoured cars and drones line a police equipment and "anti-terrorism technology" trade fair in Beijing as vendors seek to profit from China's huge internal security budget.
Malaysia
- 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
- Malaysian couple jailed for starving maid to death
- Malaysian PM unveils cabinet amid race tension
- Malaysian PM unveils 'reconciliation' cabinet
- Malaysian economy slows in first quarter
- The new Federal Cabinet list
- Najib names new Cabinet with old-timers, some new faces
- Malaysia's IOI to spin off property arm in IPO
- Najib has audience with Agong for consent on new Cabinet
- Malaysia's IOI plans $4.2 bn property IPO
- Obama congratulates Malaysia's PM on election
- Najib receives surprise call from Obama
Singapore
- 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
- Singapore Airlines full-year net profit up 12.8 percent
- Oil down in Asia on weak US production data
- Singapore asks US parents for evidence of son's 'murder'
- Singapore cost of living sees pawnshops thrive
- Parents of US scientist hit out at Singapore police
- Oil rebounds in Asian trade
- SingTel net profit down 32.6% in fourth quarter
- Police say no sign of struggle at US scientist's apartment
- Singapore boosts measures against global tax cheats
- Malaysian election protesters released on bail: police
- Oil rebounds in Asia on bargain-hunting
Indonesia
- 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
- Indonesia holds terror suspects, seizes bomb material
- Death toll rises to five in Indonesia mine collapse
- Rescuers struggle to reach trapped Indonesian miners
- Indonesia says poor training caused Bali sea crash
- Indonesia extends logging ban to protect rainforest
- Four dead, 25 trapped after Indonesia mine collapse
- Four dead, 23 still trapped after Indonesia mine collapse
- Two dead, 31 trapped in Indonesia mine collapse
- Dutch octogenarians seek justice for Indonesia war refusals
Thailand
- 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
- Algerian sought for IT virus extradited to US
- Thai PM files lawsuit over 'prostitute' facebook post
- Mekong forest facing sharp decline: WWF
- Fast fashion, fair wages: Vietnam's lesson for Bangladesh
- Fast fashion, fair wages: Vietnam's lesson to Bangladesh
- Toddler among six dead in Thai south shooting: official
- Thai 'Yellow Shirts' face court over airport rallies
- Thai rebels press 'liberation' claim ahead of talks
Philippines
- Philippines waiting for Taiwan anger to cool
- Philippines rejects Taiwan 'murder' claims
- Philippine workers told to lie low amid Taiwan row
- Taiwan leader calls for calm amid outrage at Philippines
- Philippine 'massacre clan' enjoys election wins
- Philippine 'massacre clan' enjoys election wins
- Philippine massacre clan enjoys election wins
- Taiwan stages exercise as Philippines row rumbles on
- Taiwan stages military drill as Philippines row continues
- Japan mayor ready to apologise to comfort women
- Coin toss decides Philippine election contest
- A rogues' gallery of Philippine election winners
- Boxing: Pacquiao settles lawsuit over US recording deal
- Taiwan sanctions Philippines despite Aquino apology
- US urges Taiwan, Philippines to cool tensions
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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Syrian troops backed by fighters from Lebanese militant group Hezbollah launched an assault on the rebel-held central town of Qusayr on Sunday, after months of fierce fighting in the area, a watchdog said.
- Russia retrieves mice, newts from space
- Weak yen helps drive Japan earnings, but no cure-all
- Musical world celebrates Wagner's 200th birthday
- Greece enters sixth year of recession
- China police billions spell profit opportunity
- 'Gap' for HIV vaccine efforts after latest setback
- Man Utd's Ferguson set for final goodbye at West Brom
- Man United's Fergie to make last stand on final day
- Oxbow wins Preakness to spoil Orb's treble bid
- Racing: Oxbow wins Preakness to spoil Orb's treble bid
