All Asia Pacific
How is Kim Jong-un trying to make his mark?Executions, terror, and a headlong nuclear pursuit may mask a deeper insecurity by the young leader, who doesn't yet have the gravitas or charm of his predecessors.
Military plane crashes in Indonesia's 3rd largest city, killing at least 55Tuesday's crash, in which the death toll expected to rise, will put a fresh spotlight on Indonesia's woeful air safety record.
At least 37 dead following Indonesian military plane crash, official saysThe crash of the transport plane, which had been in service since 1964, occurred just two minutes after it took off from Soewondo air force base.
Japan's high-flying Shinzo Abe suddenly faces real headwindsThe prime minister's plan to boost the military's role is running into constitutional questions, and his political allies aren't helping the effort. Some say resignation is now in the realm of possibility.
Taiwan water park fire tragedy: Probe looks at cigarettes or other sparkInvestigators are searching for clues as to how a fire at a Taiwanese water park that killed one and injured hundreds got started.
'Unburdening'? Japan and S. Korea see unexpected thaw in relations.The two are starting to break through what have been bitter disputes over World War II history, making symbolic gestures of mutual goodwill.
New airport terminal in North Korea boasts fondue and a wine barA month after a UN report confirms drought and predicts food shortages, photos are published by North Korean state media of leader Kim Jong-un touring a gleaming new airport terminal in the capital city of Pyongyang.
Does Australia's new anti-terrorism legislation go too far?If passed by Parliament, the citizenship of Australian dual nationals can be stripped for activity designated as terror. Muslim leaders call the laws discriminatory.
Myanmar's parliament blocks changes to constitutionThe legislature ended a 3-day debate on proposed changes to the 2008 constitution, which bars Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, from seeking the presidency and gives the military an effective veto over constitutional amendments.
New China policy could save elephantsChina could ban the trade of ivory – an industry criminal syndicates use as cover for their illicit business in tusks.
Japan, Philippines monitor China by air in the South China SeaA Japanese surveillance plane with crew from the Philippines circled parts of the South China Sea that both China and the Philippines lay claim to.
Frozen meat seized in China: Some of smuggled meat was 40 years oldFrozen meat seized in China: The meat is reportedly worth millions of dollars. Food safety has been a problem in China before.
Police raid Toyota offices after arresting US executiveJulie Hamp, 55, Toyota's newly appointed head of public relations and its highest female executive ever, was arrested June 18 on suspicion of importing oxycodone, a narcotic pain killer, into Japan.
Great game: Polls in Pakistani Kashmir smooth way for epic China pipelinePrime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Party of Pakistan won a majority of seats in disputed territory crucial to a $46 billion China-built corridor from Xinjiang to the Indian Ocean.
Australia attempts to verify terrorist's death in IraqIntelligence officials are trying to verify the death of Australian Khaled Sharrouf, who became notorious for holding up the severed heads of Syrians, in the Islamic State-held city of Mosul.
Eyeing China, US allies in Asia join naval drills in disputed watersJapan and the Philippine are engaged in war games in the South China Sea. The US is at odds with China over land reclamation projects on disputed islands and reefs.
How Hong Kong lawmakers rejected Beijing's 'sham' democracy planA misguided walkout by pro-establishment lawmakers allowed for a quick and eye-popping victory for democrats after a year of tussle over how to elect the next leader of Hong Kong.
China calls halt to island building in South China Sea. Sign of compromise?China has earned US opprobrium over artificial enhancement of tiny islands in the Pacific that it seeks to claim as its territory. China has added some 2,000 acres of land, some of which is being purposed as military airstrips.
Are China's fuss-free weddings a sign of cultural modernity?As China's wedding costs rise to unprecedented heights, a growing number of couples are looking to more affordable options or, sometimes, no ceremony at all.
China to complete building projects on its disputed South China Sea islandsThe disputed islands lie amid some of the world's busiest shipping lanes, rich fishing grounds and a potential undersea wealth of oil, gas, and minerals. China claims virtually the entire South China Sea, while Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines, and Taiwan also say they own parts or all of it.
