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Dozens injured in New York ferry collision

A New Jersey ferry bound for New York makes a 'hard landing', injuring dozens.

Indonesia urged to probe human rights allegations

Indonesia urged to probe human rights allegations

Recent deaths of militant suspects have raised fears of extra-judicial killings.

Assad’s defiant speech lambasted by opponents

Assad’s defiant speech lambasted by opponents

Assad laid out a peace plan that included a national reconciliation conference, elections and a new constitution, but said he would not deal with “terrorists”.

Iran boosts oil production in bid to bypass sanctions

Iran boosts oil production in bid to bypass sanctions

The National Iranian Oil Company has increased its oil production by about 150,000 barrels per day.

India’s Tata group plans global expansion

India’s Tata group plans global expansion

India's top car-maker is set to expand in Indonesia as it bids for Jaguar and Land Rover acquisition.

Kim Jong-un urges Korean reunification

Kim Jong-un urges Korean reunification

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un calls for more work toward reunification with South Korea.

Washington increases arms sales to Asia

Washington increases arms sales to Asia

Territorial disputes between China and some of its neighbours have raised concerns in Washington.

US lawmakers reach deal to ease impact of fiscal cliff

US lawmakers reach deal to ease impact of fiscal cliff

A deal has been struck on resolving most of the issues that had created a budget crisis dubbed the "fiscal cliff".

Dozens killed in Pakistan violence

Dozens killed in Pakistan violence

A number of deadly attacks throughout Pakistan have killed and injured dozens in the past week.

UN envoy warns Syria could become a failed state run by ‘warlords’

UN envoy warns Syria could become a failed state run by ‘warlords’

United Nations Special Envoy Lakhdar Brahimi has warned that a continued civil war in Syria will lead to a failed state in the heart of the Middle East.