At least 20 dead after blast at vegetable market in Pakistan
A government official said the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device hidden in a vegetable box.
South Korean prosecutors arrest culture minister over blacklist of cultural figures
Cho Yoon-sun is the first sitting minister to be arrested amid the political scandal probe.
Notorious Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman pleads not guilty to federal charges in US
Guzman's lawyers promised a zealous defence to ensure he receives a fair trial.
Notorious Mexican drug kingpin 'El Chapo' to appear in New York court after being extradited to US
He faces money laundering, drug trafficking, kidnapping and murder charges in various US cities.
Japan angry over mention of disputed islands on South Korean Olympics website
Tokyo says the references are against the Olympic charter that opposes the use of sports for political purposes.
British former war correspondent, Australian businessman face trial in drugs case in Indonesia
David Fox and Giuseppe Serafino could face up to 12 years in prison if convicted of drug possession.
Barack Obama commutes sentences of 330 more federal inmates in last act as president
Obama has shortened sentences of a total 1,715 inmates, including 568 serving life imprisonment.
Over 20 killed after school bus collides with truck in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh
The accident that took place in Etah district also injured 40 people.
China says country's law enforcement and judicial officials must support Communist Party
The warning is reportedly in the wake of the arrest of former domestic security chief Zhou Yongkang.
Goldman Prize-winning environment rights activist Isidro Baldenegro killed in Mexico
Baldenegro was known for his fight against illegal logging in the country's Sierra Madre mountain region.
Turkish prosecutors issue arrest warrants against 243 military members over failed July coup
The suspects allegedly used the encrypted Bylock messaging system which was used by coup plotters.
Hong Kong's separation from China not possible, says HK chief executive
Leung Chun-ying's comment came amid growing calls from activists for the city state's independence.
Xi Jinping meets Joe Biden and says world needs stable US-China relations
Xi is attending the 2017 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Chinese authorities investigate 50 factories in Tianjin for making fake seasonings
The factories were reportedly using illegal ingredients like industrial salt in soy sauce and vinegar.
B-Street Band pull out of Trump's inauguration gala 'out of respect for Bruce Springsteen'
The music group decided against performing in Washington after receiving numerous emails from the public.
US and Cuba sign MoU to fight terrorism, drug trafficking
The two countries had earlier agreed to cooperate on immigration issues.
Venezuela's opposition lawmakers accuse President Nicolas Maduro of violating constitution
President defends his move and says he is executing 'constitutional duties day after day'.
Mother in Australia pleads guilty to killing three children by driving her car into a lake
The father of the children described Akon Guode as a 'loving mother' and said he was shocked to learn she had killed them.
Opinion poll shows Ban Ki-moon in second place among candidates to succeed President Park Geun-hye
The Realmeter poll showed ex-liberal opposition party leader Moon Jae-in maintaining his lead.
Thailand's parliament votes to make amendments in constitution, likely to delay general election
The draft was approved last year and has been awaiting endorsement by King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
Chinese newspaper warns US will need to 'wage war' to ban Beijing's access to South China Sea
China's reaction follows Rex Tillerson's suggestion that the Asian giant be denied entry to the disputed territories.
Bill decriminalising domestic violence sparks anger in Russia
MP Yelena Mizulina, who introduced the bill, says people should not be jailed and labeled a criminal 'for a slap'.
Hong Kong Chief Secretary Carrie Lam resigns, eyes to become city's next chief executive – report
Lam has served the former British colony as its Chief Secretary since 2012 overseeing the civil service.
China's Soviet-built Liaoning aircraft carrier sails out of Taiwan Strait
Beijing said Liaoning's movements complied with international law.
Former UN chief Ban Ki-moon says he is 'embarrassed' over relatives' bribery accusations
Ban's younger brother and nephew were accused of bribing a Middle Eastern official.
Samsung leader to be questioned as a suspect by special prosecutor in South Korea influence-peddling scandal
The development comes after 2 senior Samsung Group executives were called for questioning on 9 January by the prosecutor.
Knights of Malta refuses to cooperate with Vatican over Myanmar condom scandal
The ancient Catholic lay order says the ouster of Albrecht von Boeselager was an internal matter.
20 people rescued from stalled rollercoaster ride in Australia's Gold Coast
The incident comes after 4 people died in the neighbouring Dreamworld theme park in October.
South Korean Buddhist monk who set himself on fire over 'comfort women' deal dies
The unnamed monk had set himself ablaze on 8 January during a rally.
South Korea: Special prosecution office says not sure whether to arrest Samsung executives
Earlier, it was reported Samsung Group vice chairman Choi Gee-sung and president Chang Choong-ki might get arrested.
