Japanese envoy visiting Burma demands military government provide answers about death of a Japanese video-journalist, who was killed by
China announced plans to increase military budget by 17.6 percent
Leaders, political experts fear inflation could spark unrest if not brought under control
Dollar dropped to lowest levels against yen in more than a decade this month as global investors become more concerned about US recessi
Fears of US recession continuing to cause major market fluctuation
South Korea's Unification Ministry says $10 million package will go to private organizations working to provide relief for regions of N
People marched through streets, demanding government officials in Beijing, Hong Kong move forward with plans for universal suffrage for
Chinese authorities apparently hope move will help bounce share prices back into positive territory after months of weakness
Lower parliament approval of law seen as victory for Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, who supports Japan's presence in Southeast Asia
Popular political figures announces plans to run for recently vacated legislative seat; move aimed at re-invigorating former British co
Authorities say cull affects all retail poultry vendors, and about 3,500 birds will be killed to prevent spread of disease
Japan's Nikkei Index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng both closed more than two percent higher after the Federal Reserve cut a key interest ra
Vote partially ends political stalemate that has left the post vacant for weeks
The latest case, announced by a major US toy maker Tuesday, involves the recall of more than 700,000 toys tainted with excessive levels
Slowdown due to volatility in financial markets, rising oil prices
WHO does not dispute China's contention that pig-borne bacteria responsible, says high mortality rate alarming
