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Hundreds saved on Indonesia ferry
More than 240 people are rescued after an Indonesian ferry sinks in stormy waters, but at least 29 people die, officials say.
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Chinese mine blast toll doubles
The death toll from a mine blast in north-eastern China more than doubles to 87, with 21 people still missing, report state media.
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S Korea mass killer hangs himself
One of South Korea's most prolific mass murderers hangs himself while on death row, the country's Justice Ministry says.
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Second separated twin out of coma
The second conjoined twin separated by doctors in Australia this week wakes from an induced coma.
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Malaysia activist's body exhumed
The Malaysian authorities exhume the body of an opposition activist who died in custody, following allegations of foul play.
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Vietnam denies blocking Facebook
Vietnamese officials deny blocking access to Facebook for the site's million users, instead blaming a technical fault.
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Five shot dead on Pacific island
At least five people are killed in a shooting incident on Saipan, one of the Northern Mariana Islands in the Pacific.
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Top South Korean model found dead
South Korean model Daul Kim is found dead at her apartment in Paris, amid speculation she took her own life.
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Pacquiao returns to Manila a hero
Philippine boxing champion Manny Pacquiao returns home to Manila after his latest win, and eyes a political future.
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Wrong turn results in 600km trip for lost Australian grandfather
An 81-year-old Australian takes a wrong turn on the way to the shops and keeps driving for 600km.
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Sacre bleu! Tokyo outstrips Paris in Michelin three-star restaurants
Tokyo now has the most Michelin three-star restaurants, overtaking Paris as the world's culinary capital, says the authoritative food guide.
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Rugby: All Blacks defeat England
Jimmy Cowan scores the decisive try as New Zealand beat much-improved England at Twickenham.
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Scotland stun Australia
Scotland end a 27-year losing streak against Australia as an awesome defensive performance sets up victory over the Wallabies at Murrayfield.
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Safety alarm
China's concerns over latest deadly mining accident
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In pictures
Hundreds survive Indonesia ferry accident
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Paleo-celebrity
A journey to the Java home of an ancient alpha male
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Defector's tale
A North Korean describes life in the secret state's army
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Water world
Filipino villages still deluged weeks after storms hit
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Bryant's Australia
An apology and an 'audience with Parky'
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Japan says deflation has returned
The Japanese government warns that deflation has returned to the country's economy for the first time since 2006.
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Student leader on trial in China
A former leader of the Tiananmen democracy protests, handed over by Hong Kong to China, goes on trial in what his supporters call political persecution.
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World economy 'heads for growth'
Growth and recovery are expected in 2010 in most world regions, but the upturn will be modest, the OECD says.
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China 'steps up US cyber-spying'
Chinese spies are aggressively stealing secrets to help build up China's military and economic power, a US advisory panel says.
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Obama urges North Korea to change
US President Barack Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak urge North Korea to return to nuclear talks.
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Arroyo steps down as party leader
Philippine President Gloria Arroyo steps down as leader of the largest party ahead of elections next May.
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Luke Air Force Base is on a short list of five air bases to house the next generation of military fighter jet, the F-35. Many West Valley leaders see the jet as key to keeping the bases' $2 billion economic impact as the Air Force phases out Luke's older F-16 jets. But one West Valley city is raising concerns about the new aircraft and its impact on local communities.
