Asia
China's Xi will meet Obama earlier than expected
Obama, China's Xi to meet earlier than expected, amid issues from North Korea to cyberspying
China's Li seeks stronger economic ties with India
Chinese premier tells Indian business leaders of need for greater economic ties
Asia stocks muted ahead of Fed meeting
Asian stock markets struggle to post gains as traders await signals from Federal Reserve
Indonesia mine collapse death toll rises to 21
4 more bodies recovered, bringing death toll from collapse at US-owned Indonesian mine to 21
Suicide bomber kills 14 at Afghan province council
Suicide bomber strikes outside provincial council in northern Afghanistan, killing 14
Pakistan's presumptive PM calls for Taliban talks
Pakistan's presumptive prime minister calls for peace talks with Taliban
Pakistan's presumptive PM calls for Taliban talks
Pakistan's presumptive prime minister called for peace talks with Taliban militants at war with the government Monday, potentially charting a course that could put him at odds with the country's powerful army.
China sentences underground bank operator to death
Chinese court sentences entrepreneur to death for fraud linked to underground lending
Seoul: Day 3 of NKorea tests of short-range weapon
SKorea: NKorea fires short-range weapon for 3rd day; Pyongyang says tests deterring Seoul, US
US says Pakistan curbing explosive fertilizers
US military praises Pakistan's steps to curb fertilizers used in Afghanistan bombs
At least 12 dead in China factory explosion
At least 12 dead following blast at explosives factory in eastern China
19 Indian state officials face corruption charges
19 Indian state officials face corruption charges over monuments honoring lowest caste
Chinese police detain gay pride march organizer
Police in central China detain 18-year-old gay pride march organizer
Rights group criticizes Sri Lanka's rights record
Rights group says respect for basic rights, liberties declined in Sri Lanka in last 4 years
Tons of New Zealand meat stranded on Chinese docks
Hundreds of tons of New Zealand meat stranded at Chinese ports over certification dispute
China asks NKorea to release fishing boat, crew
China urges North Korea to release Chinese fishing boat, 16 crew; owner says ransom demanded
Oil price falls below $96 a barrel
Price of oil falls below $96 per barrel as traders await data, Fed chief Bernanke's speech
Macau lawyer says assault was intimidation attempt
Macau lawyer says broad daylight assault in Chinese gambling haven an attempt to intimidate
Malaysia court orders release of 3 terror suspects
Malaysian court orders release of 3 accused of recruiting militants for Syrian violence
Cambodian ceremony honors victims of Khmer Rouge
Cambodians gather at 'Day of Anger' ceremony to mourn victims of genocidal Khmer Rouge regime



