A fight has broken out in Taiwan's parliament ahead of a vote on a referendum on a nuclear plant.
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John Kerry pledges early end to Pakistan drone strikes
US Secretary of State John Kerry has concluded a visit to Pakistan by pledging to end drone strikes against militants "very, very soon".
Cambodia to set up independent poll investigation
The two rival parties claiming victory in Cambodia's general election reached an agreement Saturday with the state National Election Committee to investigate polling irregularities, a move that could…
Taiwan protest over Hung Chung-chiu death
Tens of thousands of people have rallied in Taiwan's capital, Taipei, to protest against the treatment of a young army conscript who died after being punished for misconduct.
Yémen: nouveau sabotage d’un oléoduc, pompage du brut interrompu
Des hommes armés d'une tribu ont saboté à nouveau le principal oléoduc du Yémen, provoquant une interruption du pompage du brut, a rapporté dimanche l'agence officielle Saba citant…
La seule solution avec l’Iran est le dialogue, pas les sanctions
Le président modéré iranien Hassan Rohani a déclaré dimanche à l'adresse des Occidentaux que la seule façon de communiquer avec son pays était le dialogue et non les…
India: Assam strike over separate state
Tribespeople in India's north-eastern state of Assam have begun a 100-hour strike demanding a separate homeland.
Little Chef in £15m Kuwaiti sale
The Little Chef restaurant chain has been sold to a Kuwaiti-owned business. The BBC understands that Little Chef, which employs 1,100 people, was sold for about £15m.
Japan’s industrial output and household spending fall
Japan has posted weaker-than-expected economic data, underlining the challenges the government faces as it tries to revive the country's economy.
HTC warns of first ever operating loss
Taiwanese mobile phone maker HTC has warned it may make an operating loss - its first ever - in the third quarter, sending its shares down sharply.