6.1 quake causes light damage in Taiwan capital, east coast
Apr 18, 2019
A strong earthquake has rattled eastern Taiwan and caused scattered light damage in the capital and the eastern coast region
Asian soccer candidate files complaint about Kuwaiti sheikh
Apr 18, 2019
A candidate who lost an election to join the FIFA Council this month has filed a formal complaint accusing Olympic powerbroker Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah of 'threats and manipulation'
Filipinos start evacuating from Libyan capital; 1 wounded
Apr 18, 2019
Philippine diplomats say they have started evacuating a small group of Filipinos from the Libyan capital after it was hit by a barrage of rocket fire that wounded one Filipino
Vineeta Deepak to lead AP's coverage of South Asia region
Apr 18, 2019
The Associated Press named Vineeta Deepak, an experienced video journalist and bedrock member of its Indian staff, as its South Asia news director
Nissan ex-chair Ghosn's wife fears his trial may be unfair
Apr 17, 2019
The wife of Carlos Ghosn, the former chairman of Nissan and Renault, says she is worried whether her husband, detained in Japan on financial misconduct allegations, will get a fair trial
Indonesia's Widodo set for 2nd term as president
Apr 17, 2019
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has won a second five-year term, preliminary election results show, in a victory for moderation over the nationalistic rhetoric of his rival, Prabowo Subianto
Head of Foxconn announces Taiwan presidential bid
Apr 17, 2019
Terry Gou, the head of the world's largest contract assembler of consumer electronics, including Apple's iPhones, says he plans to run for president of Taiwan
Jailed ex-SKorean president requests temporarily release
Apr 17, 2019
Prosecutors say imprisoned former South Korean President Park Geun-hye has requested a temporarily release so she can be treated for health problems her lawyer says are causing "burning" and "cutting" pain
The Latest: Indonesia leader calls for unity after election
Apr 17, 2019
Both candidates in Indonesia's presidential election have addressed supporters after preliminary results showed President Joko Widodo leading his rival Prabowo Subianto by about 10 points
Indonesia president says he's aware of preliminary election results showing him in lead but waiting for official figures
Apr 17, 2019
Indonesia president says he's aware of preliminary election results showing him in lead but waiting for official figures