Elusive Japanese 'Ninja' bear killed
Hunters in Japan's remote north have killed an elusive and infamous brown bear nicknamed "Ninja" that attacked at least 66 cows, officials said Tuesday.
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Chelsea'a Chukwuemeka undergoes knee surgery
Chelsea teenager Carney Chukwuemeka has undergone surgery on the knee injury he sustained playing against West Ham last weekend, the Blues announced Tuesday.
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S. Korean coastguard arrests man who arrived by jet ski from China
South Korea's coastguard said Tuesday it had arrested a Chinese national who tried to enter the country after travelling by jet ski from China -- a journey of more than 300 kilometres (186 miles).
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Hong Kong top court affirms mandatory sentences under security law
Hong Kong's top court on Tuesday issued a landmark ruling affirming mandatory minimum sentences for people convicted of national security crimes, potentially affecting dozens of pro-democracy figures standing trial or appealing jail terms.
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Wanted Hong Kong activists in Britain decry 'harassment'
A heightened fear for their safety, increased worry for their families, and a desperate search for international support -- this is what dominates everyday life for two activists in Britain who are among Hong Kong's most wanted.
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Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin jailed on return from exile
Former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra returned from 15 years in exile on Tuesday and was immediately jailed, but his time behind bars could be cut short with his party on the cusp of winning back power.
Read moreJapan to release water from stricken Fukushima nuclear plant
Japan will release water from the stricken Fukushima power plant into the Pacific Ocean from Thursday, 12 years after one of the world's worst nuclear disasters.
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Markets rise after latest selloff but traders fret over outlook
Stocks rose Tuesday after a recent streak of losses, though investors' mood remained dimmed by concerns over China's economy and the outlook for US interest rates.
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Johnson can shine in South Africa, says Australia T20 skipper Marsh
Australia's new Twenty20 captain Mitchell Marsh said Tuesday that the "incredible talent" of uncapped fast bowler Spencer Johnson will make him one to watch on their white-ball tour of South Africa.
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North Korea's Kim slams 'irresponsible' premier over flood damage
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un slammed his cabinet's "irresponsible" handling of flooding, blaming them for recent storm damage in the isolated country, state media reported Tuesday.
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