A shared passion for football is uniting Buddhists and Muslims in Thailand's restive south, where grassroots efforts to find elusive peace are gaining ground after years of bloodshed.

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has revealed the name of his baby granddaughter on Twitter, putting an end to months of speculation.

Mongolian-born Kyokutenho on Sunday became the oldest wrestler in modern times to win his first career sumo title, beating the previous record set in 1929.

Superstar Lin Dan was made to sweat in front of an adoring home crowd but China breezed through their first group ties in the Thomas and Uber Cups world team championships on Sunday.

There was no sign on Sunday of Pakistan opening its border crossing to NATO trucks carrying essential supplies to Afghanistan, as President Asif Ali Zardari prepared to meet Western leaders.

Sri Lanka's president has ordered authorities to free the country's jailed former army chief, a man credited with ending the country's long civil war but who later was imprisoned after challenging the president in elections.

Pakistan blocked Twitter on Sunday, accusing the microblogging site of refusing to remove posts promoting a Facebook competition involving caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed.

Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou was sworn in Sunday for his second and last four-year term, as the opposition rallied against utility hikes and beef imports from the United States.

Kim Bi-O held his nerve to secure a second OneAsia victory in a row and leap to the top of the Order of Merit with a three-shot victory in the SK Telecom Open on Sunday.

More than 1,000 Cambodians attended an emotional re-enactment of a Khmer Rouge massacre at a "Day of Anger" memorial on Sunday, demanding swift justice for ex-regime leaders on trial.

Sri Lanka's president has ordered the release of his jailed electoral rival, ex-army chief Sarath Fonseka, bowing to US-led international pressure three years after the end of the island's long ethnic war.

Japan head coach Eddie Jones has urged his squad to strengthen their scrum and boost their fitness before the Asian champions defend the Pacific Nations Cup next month.

A Myanmar negotiator says ethnic Shan rebels have agreed in a second round of talks to end fighting with army troops in the country's east, the latest reported deal between the new reformist government and various ethnic separatist movements.

NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen vowed Sunday there would be no rush to the exits in Afghanistan as more than 50 world leaders gathered for the defense alliance's biggest summit in history.

Australian authorities were racing to secure a cargo ship drifting off the Great Barrier Reef, with one expert saying it was "sheer luck" it had not hit a reef near the World Heritage-listed site.

Two NATO soldiers were killed in an attack in Afghanistan Sunday as alliance leaders gathered in Chicago for a summit dominated by plans to pull troops out of the Afghan war.

Gunmen on a motorcycle have shot dead a senior prison official in Pakistan's troubled southwestern city of Quetta, according to police.

Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng began his new life in the United States on Sunday after a warm welcome but in Beijing he leaves behind a diplomatic mess that may prevent him ever returning home.

Sri Lanka's president has ordered the release of his jailed electoral foe, ex-army chief Sarath Fonseka, bowing to US-led pressure three years after the end of the island's long ethnic war.

Japan head coach Eddie Jones has urged his squad to strengthen their scrum and boost their fitness before the Asian champions defend the Pacific Nations Cup next month.

Sri Lanka's president has ordered the release of his jailed electoral foe, ex-army chief Sarath Fonseka, bowing to US-led pressure three years after the end of the island's long ethnic war.

NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen vowed Sunday there would be no rush to the exits in Afghanistan as more than 50 world leaders gathered for the defense alliance's biggest summit in history.

South Asia a rising force in global meth trade San Jose Mercury News Iran, Pakistan and other countries in South Asia are fast becoming key players in the global methamphetamine market, with drug cartels taking advantage of the weak governance and law enforcement that have long fueled the region's heroin trade. and more »

Bloomberg

Asian Stocks Tumble, Wipe Out Year's Gains, on Europe, US Data Bloomberg Asian stocks fell, with a regional index posting its worst week in almost eight months, as Europe's debt crisis worsened, US economic data missed estimates and Chinese home prices and investment declined. Samsung Electronics Co. Europe Equity Futures, Asia Stocks, Oil Gain on Fed Easing SignSan Francisco Chronicle Asia Stocks Drop Most for '12 as Greek Vote Spurs ConcernBusinessWeek all 51 news articles »

Pakistan blocked Twitter on Sunday, accusing the microblogging site of refusing to remove posts promoting a Facebook competition involving caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed.

Two NATO soldiers were killed in an attack in Afghanistan Sunday as alliance leaders gathered in Chicago for a summit dominated by plans to pull troops out of the Afghan war.

Sri Lanka's president has ordered the release of his jailed electoral rival, ex-army chief Sarath Fonseka, bowing to US-led international pressure three years after the end of the island's long ethnic war.

Australian authorities were racing to secure a cargo ship drifting off the Great Barrier Reef, with one expert saying it was "sheer luck" it had not hit a reef near the World Heritage-listed site.

Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng began his new life in the United States on Sunday after a warm welcome but in Beijing he leaves behind a diplomatic mess that may prevent him ever returning home.

More than 1,000 Cambodians attended an emotional re-enactment of a Khmer Rouge massacre at a "Day of Anger" memorial on Sunday, demanding swift justice for ex-regime leaders on trial.

CBS News

Asia stock markets sink on US, Europe worries BusinessWeek By PAMELA SAMPSON Asian stocks dived Friday after discouraging US economic reports unnerved investors already worried about the stability of the 17-country euro currency union. Markets in Asia followed Wall Street, which closed lower after a report ... Asia stocks fall on US, eurozone worriesBoston.com World Stock Markets Sink On US, Europe WorriesNPR all 205 news articles »

Kim Bi-O held his nerve to secure a second OneAsia victory in a row and leap to the top of the Order of Merit with a three-shot victory in the SK Telecom Open on Sunday.

East Asia, western US await 'ring of fire' eclipse Fox News TOKYO ? People in parts of East Asia and the western United States are awaiting a rare "ring of fire" eclipse. Early risers in southern China, northern Taiwan and southeastern Japan will get the best view, weather permitting, around dawn Monday. and more »

Team Abbott embraces Asia The Age Abbott suggested he wanted Australia to engage more fully with Asia. He telegraphed this idea through the commitment in his budget-in-reply speech to having more Australian kids learn a second language. It was, as Abbott's pivots so often are, ... and more »

A Myanmar negotiator says ethnic Shan rebels have agreed in a second round of talks to end fighting with army troops in the country's east, the latest reported deal between the new reformist government and various ethnic separatist movements.

Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou was sworn in Sunday for his second and last four-year term, as the opposition rallied against utility hikes and beef imports from the United States.

Malaysia Star

Manulife, Metlife submit bids for ING Asia sale: sources Reuters N) are among the companies that have submitted first round bids for ING's entire Asia life insurance business, sources said on Saturday, in what could be the largest Asia M&A insurance deal ever. ING's long awaited sale of Asian life insurance and the ... 'Manulife, Metlife submit bids for ING Asia sale'Free Malaysia Today Manulife, MetLife, Prudential Vie for ING's Asian Life Insurance BusinessInsurance & Technology ING's Asia life insurance sale shifts into top gearReuters India all 51 news articles »

Viewing events, eyewear urged for 'Ring of Fire' Atlanta Journal Constitution AP ALBUQUERQUE, NM ? The western United States and eastern Asia will be treated this weekend to a rare solar spectacle when the moon slides across the sun, creating a "ring of fire." File-In this Jan.15,2010 file photo showing a combination of three ... and more »

Gunmen on a motorcycle have shot dead a senior prison official in Pakistan's troubled southwestern city of Quetta, according to police.

Asia Currencies to Extend Slide as Slump Deepens, Citigroup Says Bloomberg Asian currencies are poised to keep falling after the biggest decline in eight months as the region's economy slumps more than investors expect, spurring more interest-rate cuts, according to Citigroup Inc. Volatility will increase as Europe's debt ... and more »

Jagran Post

As funds flee, India's pain is Southeast Asia's gain Times of India HONG KONG: Southeast Asian nations are swallowing an outflow of money from India, as foreign investors lose patience with its policy paralysis and slowing growth and aim instead for more promising emerging markets such as Indonesia. National pridePhilippine Star OF MUTUAL INTEREST: India gets onto mutual fund investors' radarsTuscaloosa News Claiming the South China SeaMalaysia Star The Japan Times -Inquirer.net all 20 news articles »

Building Partnerships In The Asia-Pacific Region Voice of America 05-19-2012 Building Partnerships In The Asia-Pacific Region New reality poses opportunities for trade, investment, and job creation, as well as challenges. ?The United States is committed to building mature and effective partnerships in the ... UN harps on clean energy for Asian growth engineThe Nation Asia-Pacific spurs global growthChina Post all 5 news articles »