Retail sales in Japan rose in December at their fastest pace in more than a year, official figures show, as consumer spending recovers after the earthquake and tsunami…
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Pollution au cadmium dans une rivière chinoise
Une pollution au cadmium dans une rivière de Chine a provoqué la panique, dans la ville de Liuzhou au sud du pays. Le produit très toxique pour…
Samsung in year end profit boost on smartphone sales
South Korea's Samsung Electronics has announced a 17% rise in profits in the last three months of 2011, as smartphone sales boosted earnings.
Philippines flags greater US military presence
The Philippines said on Friday it would accept a greater US military presence on its territory to help defend its interests and ensure peace in the region, amid…
Attack on Pakistan Military Academy in Abbottabad
Attackers have fired several rocket-propelled grenades at the Pakistan Military Academy, about 50km (30 miles) north of the capital Islamabad.
South Korea’s growth hit by weak European demand
South Korea's economy grew at a slower pace in the fourth quarter of 2011, as the global economy weakened and the eurozone debt crisis hit exports.
Soldiers oust PNG defence chief amid power struggle
A group of soldiers in Papua New Guinea say they have taken control of the military and are demanding the reinstatement of the ousted PM.
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy dreams of Pakistan’s first Oscar
Film-maker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has become the first Pakistani to win an Oscar nomination for best documentary in the short subject category.
Japan kept silent on worst nuclear crisis scenario
TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese government's worst-case scenario at the height of the nuclear crisis last year warned that tens of millions of people, including Tokyo residents, might…
Apple : quelques pépins dans la pomme chinoise
La Chine ne fait pas exception à l’engouement envers les produits Apple. Un enthousiasme qui a frisé l’hystérie lors du lancement de l’iPhone 4S mi-janvier. Puis, dernièrement, c’est…