Asia
Pakistan vote count shows big Sharif win
Pakistan election vote count shows big win for former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif
Tunnel collapse kills 4 workers at Indonesian mine
Freeport Indonesia mine collapse kills at least 4 workers, 10 rescued, dozens remain trapped
Teary-eyed Australian PM introduces new tax bill
Teary-eyed Australian prime minister introduces new tax bill to improve disability care
NATO says 3 US troops killed in Afghanistan
NATO says roadside bomb kills 3 US troops in southern Afghanistan
Japanese mayor: Wartime sex slaves were necessary
Osaka mayor says wartime sex slaves were needed to 'maintain discipline' in Japanese military
China tightens grip on discourse, ideology
China clamps down on discourse, ideology, in face of pressure for change
Oil slides below $95 as US oil output seen rising
Oil slides below $95 a barrel as IEA sees surging US crude output coupled with slowing demand
China-based company promotes North Korea day trip
Tour company says North Korea to allow Westerners to make day trips from Chinese border
Australia gov't forecasts $19.4 billion deficit
Australia's promised budget surplus blows out to $19.4 billion deficit as economy slows
Japanese Cabinet adviser arrives in North Korea
Japanese Cabinet adviser arrives in North Korea
Ex-Philippine president elected mayor of Manila
Ex-Philippine president wins mayoral race in Manila; Imelda Marcos gets 2nd congressional term
HRW: Sex workers in China subject to police abuse
Human Rights Watch: Sex workers in China subject to frequent police abuse, including torture
Mystery substance sent to US Consulate in China
Mystery substance sent to US Consulate in China, causing visa interviews to be canceled
Pakistan's Sharif sends mixed message to US
Presumptive Pakistani PM says he wants good relations with US but drones violate sovereignty
Men in China detained after taking girls to hotel
School principal, gov't worker in China suspected of taking 6 girls younger than 14 to hotel
Bomber targets US special forces in Afghanistan
NATO: Suicide bomber hits US special forces north of Afghan capital, no casualties
Asia stocks rise on US retail sales gain
Asia stock markets rise after US releases better-than-expected retail sales data
Osaka mayor: Wartime sex slaves were necessary
Osaka mayor says wartime sex slaves were needed to 'maintain discipline' in Japanese military
Ex-Philippine president leading in race for Manila
Ex-president leading in mayoral race in Manila, Aquino-backed candidates in Senate polls
Search ends in Bangladesh; death toll put at 1,127
Retailers embrace reforms in Bangladesh as search for bodies ends; death toll put at 1,127



