Asia
Indonesian man flogged for pre-marital sex, faints, revived to finish punishment
Aceh is the only region in Indonesia, the world’s biggest Muslim-majority country that imposes religious law.
18 Indians on Hong Kong vessel kidnapped by pirates off Nigerian coast
The Hong Kong-flagged 'VLCC, NAVE CONSTELLATION' was attacked by pirates during the evening hours of Dec 3 while transiting through Nigeria.
Treason: Pak court issues order in Pervez Musharraf case
The written decree stated that there are unique, unusual and unprecedented circumstances in the case.
Pakistan govt writes letter to UK; seeks return of Nawaz Sharif after treatment
The government's letter gave details of the cases against Sharif.
High treason case against me baseless, lawyer not being heard: Musharraf
As per medical reports, Musharraf is suffering from cardiac problem and having blood pressure issue.
71-year-old Japan man arrested for making 24,000 complaint calls: Police
He has been arrested on suspicion of 'fraudulent obstruction of business', the spokesman added.
Typhoon Kammuri to make landfall soon, Philippines carries out evacuation
Kammuri was expected to make landfall late Monday or early Tuesday and then pass to the south of the capital.
Hong Kong set to record first budget deficit in 15 yrs, says finance chief
The city has been battered by 6 months of protests triggered by rising public anger over China's rule and police's response to protests.
Vladimir Putin signs law to label journalists as ‘foreign agents’
The new law, which now extends to individuals, would come into effect immediately.
China bars US military ships, aircraft from Hong Kong over support to protesters
A US defence official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said China's move would not have an impact on US military operations.