India’s cricket World Cup star once disguised herself as a boy to play

Shafali Verma, 21, has come a long way since being named "Man of the Match" of a boys' tournament. She was the World Cup ...

Red Cross head says 'history repeating' in Sudan after reported killings

RIYADH - The head of the Red Cross says history is repeating itself in Sudan's Darfur region after reports of mass killings ...

Hong Kong court rejects bid to terminate trial against Tiananmen vigil group

Three former leaders of the group were accused of attempting to end China’s one-party rule. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Trailblazing speed skater Jackson embracing expectation for Milano Cortina

Erin Jackson is relishing the weight of expectation that comes with being an Olympic champion ahead of the Milano Cortina ...

Taiwan rebuffs China’s protest about Japan PM meeting at Apec

Lin Hsin-i said all the leaders and representatives talked to each other while at the Apec summit. Read more at ...

Thailand and Cambodia begin withdrawing heavy weapons from border, Thailand says

The leaders of both countries signed an enhanced ceasefire deal last week in Kuala Lumpur. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Anti-terror drills strengthen community bonds, more community partners should join scheme: Sim Ann

Police, SCDF and stakeholders at CQ @ Clarke Quay took part in a simulated terror attack on Nov 3. Read more at ...

Haunted by war, some Israelis hesitate to return to kibbutz attacked by Hamas

NAHAL OZ, Israel - Avishay Edri wants to move back to the kibbutz he evacuated in southern Israel after it was attacked by ...

Leader of Spain's Valencia region resigns over handling of last year's deadly floods

MADRID - Carlos Mazon, the leader of Spain's eastern Valencia region, said on Monday he was stepping down over his ...

Indonesia may buy four more Airbus A400M military planes, president says

JAKARTA - Indonesia may start negotiations to buy four more units of Airbus' A400M military aircraft, President Prabowo ...

Tanzania's President Hassan sworn in after deadly election violence

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan vowed on Monday to move on from deadly protests set off by last week's disputed election as she was sworn into office for her first elected term. Read more at ...