Papua New Guinea vows crackdown after 15 killed in riots
Papua New Guinea's prime minister pledged to crack down on "lawlessness" Thursday, after 15 people died in riots across the country's two largest cities.
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Alaphilippe faces Italian challenge on return to Tour Down Under
Double world champion Julian Alaphilippe will be the headline act when the Tour Down Under launches the men's cycling season next week, while the women's first stage begins in Adelaide on Friday.
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The Aussie set to become Queen of Denmark
Denmark's popular Australian-born Crown Princess Mary will cap a real-life fairytale Sunday when she becomes queen after her husband Crown Prince Frederik accedes to the throne.
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Frederik, from party prince to respected king of Denmark
A rebellious teen turned respected family man, Crown Prince Frederik becomes king of Denmark on Sunday, embodying the country's relaxed, liberal monarchy.
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Asian markets track Wall St gains ahead of key inflation data
Asian markets rose Thursday as investors gear up for the release of major US inflation data that could have a huge bearing on the Federal Reserve's timetable for cutting interest rates.
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After Hasina, who? The heirs to Bangladesh's 'iron grip' PM
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina takes her fifth oath of office on Thursday, solidifying her dominance of national politics and underscoring her lack of a clear successor.
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With Taiwan vote, US believes tensions won't go past simmer
Taiwan's election had long loomed for US policymakers who feared a showdown with China. Ahead of the vote Saturday, Washington now largely expects to avoid near-term escalation -- but is taking no chances in the longer term.
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Brunei's polo-playing prince to marry commoner
Brunei's polo-playing Prince Abdul Mateen, one of Asia's most eligible bachelors, is set to marry his commoner fiancee on Thursday as part of a lavish 10-day celebration in the oil-rich sultanate.
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Business trumps politics for Chinese companies at CES
Xiaoyu Fan smiled as she looked around a bustling China Pavilion at the Consumer Electronics Show Wednesday as gadgets like bladeless fans were displayed and deals were being made.
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Autonomous driving is 'happening', but slower than expected
To the believers, the oft-promised autonomous car revolution is "clearly happening" -- they point to the myriad displays at the Consumers Electronics Show in Las Vegas that defy the industry's bad headlines.
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