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India's anti-corruption campaigner seeks fresh poll battle
Kejriwal admits he had made a mistake in quitting as Delhi chief minister to contest the general election.
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Thai army chief calls meeting of political rivals
Thai military says it would respect international law and use force 'only for issues of security'.
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Church raided in South Korean ferry disaster probe
Investigators want to bring reclusive billionaire Yoo into custody for questioning over his role in ferry operator.
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Japan Fukushima operator starts diverting groundwater to sea
Move is an attempt to stop unpolluted groundwater mixing with radioactive water already there under the plant.
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Bangladesh opposition chief delays corruption trial
Prosecutors have accused Zia's lawyers of time-wasting, saying proceedings have been delayed some 34 times in the case
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China jails 39 in restive Xinjiang: State media
The 39 were given prison sentences of up to 15 years.
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Microsoft takes aim at laptops with new Surface tablet
Surface Pro 3 was touted as slimmer, bigger and more powerful than its predecessor.
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TTP faction claims Chinese tourist’s abduction
Police claim to have detained two of the kidnappers.
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Bombing in North Waziristan leaves 60 dead
30 others also injured in the aerial bombing.
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Dark arts: Sorcerers promise the world, for a price
Use of black magic is condemned by most schools of religious thought, but practice remains rampant.