Three Dead, Including Gunman in Sydney Cafe Siege
By Frank Walker
Gunman Takes Hostages in Sydney Cafe
By Frank Walker
Rare Irrawaddy Dolphin Dies After Oil Spill in Bangladesh Forest
DHAKA (DPA) — An oil spill spread over 80 kilometers of Bangladesh's largest mangrove forest has killed a rare Irrawaddy dolphin and is threatening the fragile ecosystem, reports said Sunday.
Voter Turnout Light in Japanese General Elections
TOKYO (DPA) - Voter turnout was light in Japan's parliamentary elections Sunday as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) was expected to win an easy victory despite a faltering economy.
Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Becomes Asia's Richest Man
BEIJING (DPA) — The founder of Chinese internet giant Alibaba, Jack Ma, is now the richest person in Asia, according to a new list of the world's billionaires.
Hong Kong Clears Protest Camp, Arrests More Than 100
By Christy Choi
Hong Kong to Clear Protesters From Streets
By Christy Choi
Myanmar Shuts Down Buddha Image Bar
YANGON (DPA) — A Yangon bar was shut down for using an image of the Buddha wearing headphones to promote an event, an official said Thursday.
