JAKARTA, Indonesia - Rescuers saved more than 230 people aboard an Indonesian passenger ferry that sank Sunday in rough waters off Sumatra island, but at least nine people have died, an official said.
MANILA, Philippines - Suspected pirates have abducted the skipper and two crewmen of a tugboat and barge that took shelter in the southern Philippines in bad weather, officials said Sunday.
KATMANDU, Nepal _ Nepal's former communist rebels announced Sunday they'll launch an indefinite general strike nationwide next month until their demand for the removal of the country's army chief is met.
A low pressure system will develop Monday off the east coast of Hokkaido before moving northeastward out into the Pacific Ocean.
MELBOURNE (AFP) - - Bangladeshi conjoined twins Trishna and Krishna appeared on Sunday to have beaten the odds with their miracle story of survival, both awaking from landmark separation surgery happy and well.
HACHIOJI, Japan (AFP) - - Girls clad in maids' outfits are not traditionally associated with Buddhism, but that has not stopped monks at a centuries-old temple using Japanese pop culture to woo visitors.
ROME (AFP) - - Two Pakistanis have been arrested in Italy on suspicion of having sent money to people implicated in the Mumbai attacks in November 2008, Italian media reported Saturday, citing anti-terror police.
SINGAPORE: It was a heartfelt moment as the late Anthony Yeo was honoured with the Special Recognition Award.
NEW DELHI (AFP) - - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Saturday praised US President Barack Obama for taking up the issue of Tibet "very seriously" with Chinese leaders on his recent trip to China.
SINGAPORE: The ex—CEO of Ren Ci Hospital, Ming Yi has been sentenced to ten months jail. A district court has also sentenced his former aide, 34—year—old Raymond Yeung to nine months’ imprisonment.