Zika virus can assume 'explosive pandemic potential' say scientists The disease has spread to Europe with Germany, Denmark, Portugal and the UK reporting cases. Jan 28, 2016By Jacob J
Brazilian state at the center of a Zika outbreak grapples with alarming surge in cases There is a surge in cases of babies born with microcephaly, a neurological disorder associated with the mosquito-borne virus. Jan 28, 2016By Staff Reporter
Overwhelmed by migrant flows, Sweden to expel 80,000 asylum seekers A teenaged asylum seeker stabbed to death a 22-year-old woman camp worker in Sweden this week. Jan 28, 2016By Jacob J
Serena Williams races into Australian Open final The 34-year-old eyes her 22nd grand slam title. Jan 28, 2016By Staff Reporter
'North Korea planning long-range missile launch this week' Spy satellite images of North's secretive Sohae Satellite Launching Station at Tongchang-ri indicate increased activity at the site. Jan 28, 2016By Jacob J
Xi Jinping's 'China Dream' a nightmare for rights advocates says HRW China drafted or passed a slew of new laws that cast public activism and peaceful criticism, say HRW. Jan 27, 2016By Staff Reporter
Southeast Asia stocks rise; Philippines outperforms region U.S. Federal Reserve's January monetary policy statement due later in the day. Jan 27, 2016By Reuters
China tells John Kerry it has right to defend South China Sea sovereignty John Kerry urges Beijing to adopt tougher line North Korea. Jan 27, 2016By Jacob J
China's benchmark stock index down 23 percent this year stocks have been battered in the absence of credible positive cues amid worries that a slowing economy is causing large-scale funds outflow Jan 27, 2016By Staff Reporter
Vietnam Communist Party leader re-elected; PM Dung replaced Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc was also elected to the politburo and he is expected to become the prime minister. Jan 27, 2016By Jacob J
'Two Singaporeans travelled to Syria to wage jihad' Minister says stricter border control required to keep terror at bay. Jan 27, 2016By Staff Reporter
Iranian President Rohani asks Pope Francis to pray for him Rohani is the first Iranian president to visit the Pope since 1999. Jan 27, 2016By Jacob J
Apple iPhone sales blighted by China slowdown Apple Inc has forecast its first revenue drop in 13 years. Jan 27, 2016By Jacob J
Grand Palais gets underway in Paris Grand Palais in Paris gets underway Jan 27, 2016By Staff Reporter
Japanese emperor in Philippines; Speaks about lives lost in World War II Akihito is the first Japanese emperor to visit the Philippines. Jan 27, 2016By Jacob J