A Japanese engineer freed after nine days held hostage by tribesmen near the Yemeni capital Sanaa voiced his relief at his release and said he just wanted to see his wife and take a shower.
Indian PM offers hand to ObamaIndian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh offered a hand to the United States to help build an "open and inclusive" Asia as President Barack Obama prepared to toast him Tuesday with his first state dinner.
Obama must help Chinese dissident: US lawmakersUS President Barack Obama should "pick up the phone" and urge Chinese President Hu Jintao personally to ease pressure on a Beijing-based human rights lawyer, Jiang Tianyong, US lawmakers said Monday.
Afghan governor warns Dutch over pullout: reportThe governor of an Afghan province pleaded Tuesday with the Netherlands not to withdraw troops from the region next year, warning its job is "only half finished," a report said.
Obama meets war cabinet on AfghanistanPresident Barack Obama has been huddling with his war cabinet for what officials indicated could be the final time before he decides whether to dispatch tens of thousands more US troops to Afghanistan.
Separated Bangladeshi twins out of intensive care: hospitalBangladeshi twins Trishna and Krishna have left intensive care as they continue their remarkable recovery from surgery to separate their conjoined heads, the hospital said.
Cuba, Australia boost ties during FM visitCuba and Australia have decided to strengthen their 20-year relationship, Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith said Monday at the start of a two-day visit to Havana.
Indonesia president sidesteps action on corruption caseIndonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Monday sidestepped advice from his own fact-finding team to punish senior law enforcers over a huge corruption scandal that has gripped the nation.
Indian PM pitches for growing US tiesIndian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday appealed for wide-ranging cooperation with the United States on areas such as climate change and defense as he started a high-profile state visit.
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
- 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
- Birth control pill use seen growing in Asia: Bayer Schering
- Oil rises further in Asian trade
- FEER settles suit filed by Singapore leaders: lawyer
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
- 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
- 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
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
Browns coach Mangini doubts Lions injuriesCleveland coach Eric Mangini sparked the ire of Detroit coach Jim Schwartz when he suggested Lions players faked injuries Sunday as a delaying tactic in their 38-37 NFL win over the Browns.
Title fight unites boxers of different faithsA fist fight may seem an odd way to show respect between Jews and Muslims, but when Dmitriy Salita competes for the WBA light-welterweight title next month, he'll be doing just that.
Nordvist closes season with win, Ochoa player of yearAnna Nordqvist won the LPGA Tour Championship Monday as Lorena Ochoa seized her fourth straight Player of the Year award by one point over Jiyai Shin.
Nadal needs to regain his composureRafael Nadal said he needed to rediscover his composure when facing crucial points and admitted he was short of confidence in his bid to claim the season-ending World Tour Finals crown.
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Jade Ewen too busy for boys Sugababes star Jade Ewen wants to find a boyfriend, but hasn't had the time since joining the pop trio.
Courteney Cox stops shooting Filming on US TV show 'Cougar Town' has been halted to give its star Courteney Cox-Arquette time off to attend to a ''private family matter''.
A fist fight may seem an odd way to show respect between Jews and Muslims, but when Dmitriy Salita competes for the WBA light-welterweight title next month, he'll be doing just that.
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