World / Asia

Baby rescued after strong quakes hit Japan 15 Apr 2016 - 11:44 am

Tokyo: Rescuers dramatically pulled a baby girl from a collapsed house early Friday more than six hours after a swarm of powerful earthquakes...

In health warning showdown, tobacco industry turns to India’s top court 15 Apr 2016 - 11:36 am

A man lights a cigarette in front of a kiosk in Kolkata, India, April 7, 2016. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri Indian government locked in...

US Defence Secretary Carter to visit warship in South China Sea 15 Apr 2016 - 10:42 am

(L-R) Armed Forces of the Philippines Vice Admiral Alexander Lopez, Philippines Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs Jose Almendras, US Secretary of...

Saudi Arabia: Donation to Malaysian premier Najib was Genuine 15 Apr 2016 - 10:29 am

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak. Reuters / Olivia Harris Shamim Adam Saudi Arabia said a large donation to Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak...

US says it detected and tracked a failed North Korean missile launch 15 Apr 2016 - 09:34 am

File photo of people watching North Korean launching of a ballistic missile which flew some 800 kilometers before falling into the sea on...

Aftershocks rattle southwestern Japan after quake kills nine 15 Apr 2016 - 09:14 am

A two-story house is seen tilted with a broken wall following an earthquake in Kumamoto city on April 14, 2016. The strong 6.4-magnitude...

North Korea attempts to launch intermediate range missile but fails: Yonhap 15 Apr 2016 - 09:09 am

A North Korean long-range rocket is launched into the air at the Sohae rocket launch site in this photo released by Kyodo Feb...

US government agency calls on Myanmar to end abuses against Rohingya 15 Apr 2016 - 08:28 am

A Rohingya migrant mother watches as her child drinks water after they arrived by boat at the port of Julok village in Kuta...

New strong 6.4 magnitude quake hits southwestern Japan 14 Apr 2016 - 06:29 pm

Residents stand on the street following an earthquake in Kumamoto city on April 14, 2016. The strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck at 9:26 pm...

North Korea prepares one or two intermediate-range missiles: Yonhap 14 Apr 2016 - 06:25 pm

A new multiple launch rocket system is test fired in this photo released by Korean Central News Agency in Pyongyang, March 4, 2016....

Philippines rejects claims of ISIS inroads 14 Apr 2016 - 04:57 pm

Philippines Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin (R) talks to US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter (L) during his visit at the Malacanang Presidential Palace...

A royal encounter for Britain's William and Kate in Bhutan 14 Apr 2016 - 10:17 am

A young Bhuddist monk stands in the entrance of a temple inside the Tashichho Dzong, a fortress and Bhuddist monastery, where the King...

Philippines rejects Islamic State's claim it killed 100 troops 14 Apr 2016 - 09:20 am

An Islamic State flag is seen in this picture illustration. REUTERS/DADO RUVIC/ILLUSTRATION By Manuel Mogato MANILA: The Philippines has dismissed as "purely propaganda"...

Pagodas damaged, but no casualties in Myanmar quake 14 Apr 2016 - 08:23 am

People crowd onto the street in Agartala, capital of Indian state of Tripura, as tremor was felt on April 13, 2016. AFP /...

Mobile internet services suspended in Kashmir 14 Apr 2016 - 08:03 am

Policemen chase Kashmiri Muslim protesters during clashes in downtown area of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 12 April 2016. EPA/FAROOQ KHAN ...

Bangladesh group to hold 'rainbow rally' despite threats 14 Apr 2016 - 12:00 am

Hindu devotees dance as they take part in a festival called Lal Kach (Red Glass) during the last day of the Bangla month...

Japanese architect designs almost-invisible train 14 Apr 2016 - 12:00 am

Minimalist train design by architect Kazuyo Sejima. MUST CREDIT: Courtesy of Seibu Railway Company. Japanese trains are already a source of wonder, with...

Islamic state claims Philippines attack that killed 23 14 Apr 2016 - 12:00 am

CAIRO: Islamic State has claimed responsibility for clashes between militants linked to the group and Philippine soldiers this week that led to the...