EgyptAir says the hijacker released all people onboard except four foreign passengers.
Under Abe, Japan adopted a decidedly more aggressive defence policy, vigorously shaking off its decades-old 'pacifist' tag.
Myanmar is undergoing a landmark transition from rule under military junta to elected democracy.
Dalai Lama has to respect religious and historic traditions of Buddhism including the concept of reincarnation, official says.
Ruling United Malay National Organisation says it plans action against dissenters Muhyiddin Yassin and Mukhriz Mahathir.
Taliban claims responsibility for the attack saying it targeted Christians celebrating Easter.
Brussels attack suspect charged for terror, self-styled journalist Fayçal C., had a brother killed by police a decade ago.
Earlier this week, Mahathir filed a lawsuit accusing Najib of corruption and abuse of power.
Easter markets come alive with traditional Easter eggs symbolising new life
The flotilla was spotted near Beting Patinggi Ali, also known as Luconia Shoals off Malaysian EEZ off Sarawak.
The mandate of the US operation was to 'capture or kill' and the mission become a kill operation when Haji Imam opened fire.
The Salesian order to which the priest belongs has said they have no clue about his whereabouts weeks after the abduction.
he consignment included 226 kilograms of crystal meth and 8 kilograms of heroin.
The court also found him guilty of crimes against humanity for his role in the siege and shelling of Sarajevo.
Easter Sunday falls on 27 March.