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South Korea star Park Ji-Sung dating TV host

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:24:55 +0800

South Korea's most famous footballer Park Ji-Sung, and one of its most eligible bachelors, used a packed press conference Thursday to announce he was dating a local TV sports presenter.

Kabul lashes out over prospective Taliban-US talks

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:16:39 +0800

The Afghan government lashed out at US efforts to broker peace with the Taliban, suspending security talks with Washington and threatening to boycott contacts with the insurgents.

Folau among three Wallabies' debutants to face Lions

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:49:31 +0800

Former rugby league star Israel Folau was among three new caps named Thursday to start for the Wallabies in the first Test against the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane.

Kim Dotcom slams Megaupload 'data massacre'

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:05:13 +0800

Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom Thursday condemned a Dutch company's decision to delete million of files belonging to users of his defunct website, calling it "the largest data massacre in the history of the Internet".

US lashes China, Russia for human trafficking

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:53:13 +0800

The United States on Wednesday downgraded China, Russia and Uzbekistan to the bottom of a US table for failing to make greater efforts to combat human trafficking, a move that may spark sanctions.

North Korea ready to return to nuclear talks: China

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:10:08 +0800

North Korea expressed willingness Wednesday to rejoin long-stalled nuclear talks, according to its ally China, but the United States, Japan and South Korea called for action instead of words.

US, allies say N.Korea must denuclearize

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:51:59 +0800

The United States, South Korea and Japan said Wednesday that North Korea must end its nuclear program if it wants better ties, after Pyongyang said it was willing to return to talks.

Cambodia PM says garment firms may quit over wage rows

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:46:38 +0800

Cambodia's strongman Prime Minister Hun Sen on Wednesday warned garment workers that protests demanding higher wages could push manufacturers to quit the country.

Easy day for Li Na, Tomic gets welcome boost

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:08:39 +0800

China's Li Na reached the quarter-finals of the ATP-WTA Eastbourne International on Wednesday without hitting a ball while troubled Australian Bernard Tomic reached the third round in the men's tournament.

Singapore in smog alarm as Indonesia forest fires rage

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:32:06 +0800

Smog levels in Singapore hit a record high on Wednesday as smoke from raging forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia triggered a major health alarm and sent residents of the densely populated city-state scrambling for face masks.

Philippines Golan peacekeepers to stay for now

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:05:27 +0800

The Philippines Wednesday said it would keep its peacekeepers in the Golan Heights until at least August, and may stay longer if the United Nations increased security there.

India, Nepal monsoon floods leave 160 dead

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:57:11 +0800

Military helicopters dropped emergency supplies Wednesday to thousands of people stranded by flash floods that tore through towns and temples in northern India and neighbouring Nepal, killing more than 160, officials said.

Sri Lanka's Mathews vows fight against India

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:27:05 +0800

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews on Wednesday vowed his "fighting team" were prepared to put recent history behind them when they face India in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy.

Prayers to drive out ghost at Bangladesh garment plant

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:32:54 +0800

Owners of a Bangladesh garment factory were forced to offer prayers and distribute food to the poor on Wednesday in a bid to drive out what workers believed was a ghost at the plant, police said.

Manny Ramirez quits Taiwan's EDA Rhinos

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:29:54 +0800

American baseball legend Manny Ramirez quit Taiwan's EDA Rhinos Wednesday, breaking local fans' hearts just three-months after joining the team despite being the highest paid player in the league's history.