A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook the central Philippines, killing at least one and causing panic in nearby cities.
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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.
Oldest marathon runner’ competes in Hong Kong
A 100-year-old Indian man who claims to be the world's oldest marathoner was all smiles after completing a 10-kilometre run at the Hong Kong marathon on Sunday.
Afghanistan: Seven dead in Kandahar car bomb attack
At least five police officers and two civilians have died in a car bomb attack on police headquarters in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar.
N.Korea developing unmanned attack aircraft: report
North Korea is developing unmanned attack aircraft using US target drones imported from the Middle East, according to a report.
Pakistan fails to send team to probe Mumbai attacks
Pakistan has failed to send a team of officials to India to investigate the November 2008 Mumbai (Bombay) attacks, Indian officials said.
Pakistan court will charge PM Gilani with contempt
Pakistan's Supreme Court is to charge Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani with contempt for failing to reopen corruption cases against the president.
Les talibans nient toute négociation directe avec Kaboul
En Afghanistan, les talibans sont passés du rang d'insurgés à celui d'interlocuteurs recherchés. Les Etats-Unis ont débuté avec eux des discussions préliminaires au Qatar, pour tenter de parvenir…