Congress party MP Rahul Gandhi says he is "not obsessed" with becoming the prime minister of India.
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N. Korea says new leader’s youth no cause for concern
North Korea is cranking up its official media to dismiss concern about its new leader's youthfulness, describing it as a blessing instead of a reason to doubt his…
Facebook and Google remove ‘offensive’ India content
Facebook and Google say they have complied with an Indian court directive and removed "objectionable" material.
Indonesia’s economy grows at fastest pace in 15 years
Indonesia's economy grew at its fastest pace in 15 years in 2011 boosted by increased investment and growing domestic demand.
India economy: Growth ‘to fall below 7%’ for 2011-12
India's economic growth is likely to dip below 7% for the 2011-12 financial year, new government statistics show.
China defends its veto of UN measure on Syria
BEIJING (AP) — China said Monday it was forced to veto a United Nations vote on Syria because it was called before differences in the proposal were bridged,…
At least 43 dead in central Philippines earthquake
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook the central Philippines, killing at least one and causing panic in nearby cities.
Pakistan factory collapse kills nine, traps dozens
Seven women and two children were killed, with dozens of others trapped under rubble when a factory collapsed in Pakistan's city of Lahore on Monday, officials said.
Tibetan officials warned to maintain stability
The Tibetan regional government has warned its officials to maintain stability or face dismissal or criminal charges ahead of the Tibetan new year.
China ‘bans’ airlines from joining EU carbon scheme
China has "banned" all airlines in the country from joining the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) aimed at cutting carbon emissions.