Regional News

The rise of 'cyber cannibals' in China

10 Feb 2012, 1:06PM

The internet has given rise to a new platform for those who exhibit the worst traits of human nature.
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• The rise of 'cyber cannibals' in China
• Anonymous hack 'reveals' Syria media strategy
• Problem gamblers to ban themselves online

Afghan children killed in NATO air strike

10 Feb 2012, 5:28AM

Afghanistan has "strongly condemned" a NATO air strike that killed at least eight children. Read more

Pakistani court hears PM's appeal

09 Feb 2012, 9:11PM

Pakistan's top court has heard an appeal from the prime minister against a summons to face being indicted for contempt. Read more

Warrant issued for ex-Maldives president

09 Feb 2012, 9:07PM

A criminal court in the Maldives has issued an arrest warrant for former President Mohamed Nasheed. Read more

• Supporters of Maldives ex-president riot
• Maldives president quits after police mutiny

Alleged Bali bomber to face court Monday

09 Feb 2012, 7:44PM

The trial of Umar Patek, the last key member of the group behind the 2002 Bali bombings to face justice, will begin on Monday. Read more

NZ building 'did not meet quake standards'

09 Feb 2012, 6:38PM

The Canterbury Television building, where 115 people died in the Christchurch earthquake, was not built to the standards of the day, says a technical report into its collapse. Read more

• 3800 buildings unsafe in NZ quake: expert

NZ building did not meet quake standards

09 Feb 2012, 5:38PM

The Canterbury Television building, where 115 people died in the Christchurch earthquake, was not built to the standards of the day, says a technical report into its collapse. Read more

Syrian regime 'persecuting doctors'

09 Feb 2012, 4:57PM

The Syrian regime is persecuting the doctors and health workers treating wounded demonstrators and denying medical care to its opponents, says aid agency Doctors Without Borders.
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• Analysis: endless suffering in Syria
• Arab League mission 'to return to Syria'
• 'Dozens killed' in Homs

India ministers quit over sex video

09 Feb 2012, 9:31AM

Three state ministers from southern India, including one holding a portfolio for women and child development, quit after being accused of watching porn in the local assembly. Read more

• India ministers resign over porn scandal
• Cricket Australia pulls 'tobacco' ad

Indonesia jails 3 Islamists for bombing

09 Feb 2012, 1:01AM

Three Muslim extremists have been jailed for a suicide bomb attack that injured 30 in western Java last year. Read more

Supporters of Maldives ex-president riot

09 Feb 2012, 12:33AM

Supporters of former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed have rioted through the country's capital after he said his resignation was a coup at gunpoint. Read more

China police chief drops out of sight

08 Feb 2012, 9:11PM

Online reports say a top Chinese police chief was seeking asylum at the US consulate after a falling-out with a powerful Communist Party secretary. Read more

US drone kills eight people in Pakistan

08 Feb 2012, 9:10PM

US drone-fired missiles has hit a house in Pakistan's northwest tribal region near the Afghan border, killing eight. Read more

'Little hope' for Philippine quake missing

08 Feb 2012, 3:46PM

Thousands of soldiers in the quake-hit Philippines scoured villages buried under landslides, but authorities said hopes of finding dozens of missing people alive were dim. Read more

• Philippines quake: On the ground from Cebu
• Philippine quake kills 43, dozens missing
• Philippines quake death toll rises