http://bigpondnews.com/rssfeed/World/AsiaPacific Latest Asia Pacific articles. en Fri, 25 May 2012 14:55:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Man_arrested_in_Chinese_cannibalism_case_753982.html Police in southwest China have detained a man suspected of murdering more than a dozen boys and young men. Fri, 25 May 2012 04:39:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Man_arrested_in_Chinese_cannibalism_case_753982.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/South_Korean_soldiers_home_at_last_753973.html The remains of 12 South Korean soldiers killed in North Korea during the 1950-53 war have been brought home. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:57:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/South_Korean_soldiers_home_at_last_753973.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/PNG_police_army_leave_parliament_area_753934.html Armed police who set up a staging area around the corner from PNG's parliament house have left the area. Fri, 25 May 2012 02:47:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/PNG_police_army_leave_parliament_area_753934.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Police_blockade_PNG_parliament_753899.html The policemen blocking entry to PNG's Parliament are not acting on the orders of the police commissioner. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:33:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Police_blockade_PNG_parliament_753899.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/PNG_top_judge_charged_with_sedition_753823.html Papua New Guinea's chief justice has been charged with sedition and will appear in court this morning. Thu, 24 May 2012 20:25:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/PNG_top_judge_charged_with_sedition_753823.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Corby_to_find_out_release_date_753790.html Convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby will find out today when she'll be able to walk out of prison. Thu, 24 May 2012 17:56:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Corby_to_find_out_release_date_753790.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Guineas_top_judge_faces_arrest_753737.html Police say a Papua New Guinea chief justice will be arrested and charged with sedition. Thu, 24 May 2012 09:43:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Guineas_top_judge_faces_arrest_753737.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Vietnam_jails_3_for_handing_out_leaflets_753728.html A court in Vietnam has sentenced three activists to prison for handing out anti-government leaflets. Thu, 24 May 2012 09:08:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Vietnam_jails_3_for_handing_out_leaflets_753728.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Couple_arrested_for_burying_victim_alive_753713.html Chinese police arrest a young couple suspected of burying a woman alive after running her down in their car. Thu, 24 May 2012 08:45:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Couple_arrested_for_burying_victim_alive_753713.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/NZ_Opposition_mocks_budget_753675.html The Opposition are mocking NZ's budget and accusing the government of doing nothing to help NZ work. Thu, 24 May 2012 06:05:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/NZ_Opposition_mocks_budget_753675.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Corby_might_be_granted_day_release_753629.html Schapelle Corby may be allowed out on day release later this year even if she isn't granted parole. Thu, 24 May 2012 02:56:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Corby_might_be_granted_day_release_753629.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Philippines_accuses_China_over_shoal_753396.html The Philippines has accused China of sending more government and fishing vessels in the South China Sea. Wed, 23 May 2012 10:43:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Philippines_accuses_China_over_shoal_753396.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/China_cancels_military_visit_to_Japan_753374.html China has cancelled a high-level military visit to Japan, as they bicker over a disputed island chain. Wed, 23 May 2012 08:56:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/China_cancels_military_visit_to_Japan_753374.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Corby_decision_slammed_in_Jakarta_753358.html The move to grant Schapelle Corby a five-year sentence cut has been slammed by politicians in Indonesia. Wed, 23 May 2012 08:01:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Corby_decision_slammed_in_Jakarta_753358.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Slow_quakes_shaking_NZ_Alpine_Fault_753236.html Slow-moving earthquakes lasting up to 30 minutes have been discovered at Alpine Fault in south NZ. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:06:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Slow_quakes_shaking_NZ_Alpine_Fault_753236.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Malaysias_Anwar_charged_over_rally_753215.html Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been charged over last month's street rally in Kuala Lumpur. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:43:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Malaysias_Anwar_charged_over_rally_753215.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Gunmen_kill_five_at_Pakistan_rally_753123.html Pakistani police say gunmen have opened fire on a political rally in Karachi, killing five people. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:31:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Gunmen_kill_five_at_Pakistan_rally_753123.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Indian_train_passengers_crash_kills_25_753113.html A passenger train has rammed into a parked freight train in southern India, killing at least 25 people. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:16:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Indian_train_passengers_crash_kills_25_753113.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/South_Korea_to_spend_2b_on_missiles_752955.html South Korea is planning to spend more than $2.17 billion on hundreds of missiles due to threats from NKorea. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:16:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/South_Korea_to_spend_2b_on_missiles_752955.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Images_show_North_Korea_nuclear_tests_752954.html Satellite images show that North Korea are ramping up work at its nuclear test site over the past month. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:16:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Images_show_North_Korea_nuclear_tests_752954.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Everest_weekend_death_toll_reaches_four_752939.html Climbers have reported seeing another body on Mount Everest, raising the death toll to four. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:48:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Everest_weekend_death_toll_reaches_four_752939.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Worlds_tallest_tower_opens_in_Tokyo_752900.html The world's tallest tower and Tokyo's biggest new landmark, the Tokyo Sky Tree, has opened to the public. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:48:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Worlds_tallest_tower_opens_in_Tokyo_752900.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/SE_Asia_Malaria_drugs_are_fake_752854.html More than a third of malaria drugs examined by scientists in South-East Asia were fake, doctors warned. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:29:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/SE_Asia_Malaria_drugs_are_fake_752854.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/NZ_troops_might_not_return_home_soon_752833.html PM John Key has not ruled out NZ troops returning to Afghanistan, even after an early release announcement. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:44:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/NZ_troops_might_not_return_home_soon_752833.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Man_charged_for_NZ_journalists_death_752836.html The family of slain NZ journalist Derek Round say they are relieved a man has been charged with his murder. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:44:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Man_charged_for_NZ_journalists_death_752836.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Suu_Kyi_to_finally_give_Nobel_lecture_752671.html Aung San Suu Kyi will make a speech in Oslo next month to accept the Nobel Peace Prize she won in 1991. Mon, 21 May 2012 19:14:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Suu_Kyi_to_finally_give_Nobel_lecture_752671.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/China_police_chief_faces_treason_trial_752484.html The Chinese provincial police chief at the centre of a political scandal will be tried for treason. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:34:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/China_police_chief_faces_treason_trial_752484.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/North_Korea_nuclear_test_feared_752452.html US, South Korean and Japanese officials are holding talks on N-Korea amid concerns of another nuclear test. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:39:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/North_Korea_nuclear_test_feared_752452.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Millions_look_skyward_at_rare_eclipse_752386.html Millions across Asia are watching as a rare "ring of fire" eclipse is crossing their skies. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:07:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Millions_look_skyward_at_rare_eclipse_752386.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Burma_to_reopen_part_of_Death_Railway_752248.html Burma aims to restore a stretch of the infamous Death Railway to Thailand, Railway Minister Aung Min says. Sun, 20 May 2012 18:26:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Burma_to_reopen_part_of_Death_Railway_752248.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Sri_Lanka_president_to_free_jailed_rival_752172.html Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapakse has ordered the release of his jailed electoral rival. Sun, 20 May 2012 09:26:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Sri_Lanka_president_to_free_jailed_rival_752172.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Thousands_mark_Red_Shirt_anniversary_752104.html Thousands gathered in Bangkok to mark the second anniversary of the soldiers and 'Red Shirt' clashes. Sun, 20 May 2012 03:13:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Thousands_mark_Red_Shirt_anniversary_752104.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/New_Timor_head_calls_for_sweat_752087.html New East Timor Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak has called for "sweat" to lift East Timor out of poverty. Sun, 20 May 2012 01:38:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/New_Timor_head_calls_for_sweat_752087.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Turkey_opposes_Cyprus_drilling_751717.html Turkey is threatening to ban international energy companies from exploration off Cyprus Fri, 18 May 2012 20:39:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Turkey_opposes_Cyprus_drilling_751717.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Final_red_zones_decided_in_Christchurch_751586.html A total of 7256 properties on flat land in Christchurch have been red-zoned indicating they're irreparable. Fri, 18 May 2012 06:30:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Final_red_zones_decided_in_Christchurch_751586.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Last_two_Bridgecorp_directors_sentenced_751584.html Former Bridgecorp worker Robert Roest will join Rod Petricevic in jail while Peter Steigrad was spared. Fri, 18 May 2012 06:30:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Last_two_Bridgecorp_directors_sentenced_751584.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Lady_Gaga_sparks_political_stoush_751005.html Organisers have vowed to fight for a Lady Gaga concert to go ahead in Indonesia. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:11:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Lady_Gaga_sparks_political_stoush_751005.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/CTV_blames_Dalai_Lama_for_immolations_750994.html China has released a documentary accusing the Dalai Lama of orchestrating a wave of self-immolations. Wed, 16 May 2012 09:36:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/CTV_blames_Dalai_Lama_for_immolations_750994.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Dalai_Lama_honored_award_750730.html The Dalai Lama has been honored with an award for exceptional contribution to spiritual progress Tue, 15 May 2012 20:23:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Dalai_Lama_honored_award_750730.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Accused_changes_plea_in_Longley_case_750487.html NZ man charged over the murder of Emily Longley has pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice. Tue, 15 May 2012 03:01:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Accused_changes_plea_in_Longley_case_750487.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Christchurch_rattled_by_earthquake_750480.html Christchurch has been rattled by a 4-5 magnitude earthquake 10km northeast of the city. Tue, 15 May 2012 02:27:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Christchurch_rattled_by_earthquake_750480.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Philippines_China_impose_fishing_bans_750437.html China and the Philippines will both impose fishing bans in the South China Sea where they face a standoff. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:30:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Philippines_China_impose_fishing_bans_750437.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/NKorea_leader_tours_Indonesia_750230.html N Korea's ceremonial head of state is in Indonesia in what appears to be an effort to increase investment. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:09:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/NKorea_leader_tours_Indonesia_750230.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Russian_jets_black_box_spotted_750226.html Indonesian special forces believe they have found the flight recorder of the crashed Russian-made jet. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:09:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Russian_jets_black_box_spotted_750226.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Dalai_Lama_alleges_Chinese_poison_plots_749959.html The Dalai Lama was told that Chinese agents have trained Tibetan women attempt to poison him. Sun, 13 May 2012 19:22:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Dalai_Lama_alleges_Chinese_poison_plots_749959.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/44_now_dead_from_China_storms_749947.html Officials say the death toll from heavy storms in northwestern China has risen to 44. Sun, 13 May 2012 18:49:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/44_now_dead_from_China_storms_749947.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Moderate_earthquake_hits_Tajikistan_749856.html A moderate, 5.7 magnitude earthquake has struck near Kulob, Tajikistan. Sun, 13 May 2012 06:50:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Moderate_earthquake_hits_Tajikistan_749856.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Christchurch_school_repairs_to_top_1bn_749855.html The cost of rebuilding earthquake-damaged schools in Christchurch could top $NZ1 billion. Sun, 13 May 2012 06:48:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Christchurch_school_repairs_to_top_1bn_749855.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Hotel_blaze_kills_seven_in_Japan_749852.html Seven people have died in a fire at a Japanese hotel. Sun, 13 May 2012 06:40:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Hotel_blaze_kills_seven_in_Japan_749852.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/North_Korea_over_nuke_tests_749848.html China, Japan and South Korea said a fresh nuclear test by North Korea would be unacceptable. Sun, 13 May 2012 06:17:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/North_Korea_over_nuke_tests_749848.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/40_Killled_in_China_storms_749792.html Two days of hail and rain storms in north-west China have killed 37 people. Sun, 13 May 2012 02:39:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/40_Killled_in_China_storms_749792.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/37_Killled_in_China_storms_749758.html Two days of hail and rain storms in north-west China have killed 37 people. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:36:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/37_Killled_in_China_storms_749758.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Rescue_teams_head_to_Indonesia_749754.html Rescue teams make their way to the site of a plane crash in Indonesia. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:29:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Rescue_teams_head_to_Indonesia_749754.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/NZ_road_crash_kills_3_Americans_749731.html Three American students were killed and five classmates were injured when their van crashed in NZ. Sat, 12 May 2012 22:56:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/NZ_road_crash_kills_3_Americans_749731.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Rescue_teams_head_to_Indonesia_749721.html Rescue teams make their way to the site of a plane crash in Indonesia. Sat, 12 May 2012 22:28:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Rescue_teams_head_to_Indonesia_749721.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Dotcoms_wife_wants_Mercedes_back_749557.html The wife of internet piracy accused Kim Dotcom wants her $NZ200,000 Mercedes four-wheel-drive back. Sat, 12 May 2012 05:59:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Dotcoms_wife_wants_Mercedes_back_749557.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Heavy_rain_and_hail_kill_37_in_NW_China_749556.html The death toll from hail and rain storms in a mountainous area in northwest China has risen to 37. Sat, 12 May 2012 05:59:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Heavy_rain_and_hail_kill_37_in_NW_China_749556.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Heavy_rains_hail_kill_19_in_China_749247.html Hail and rain in northwest China have killed 19 people and left 45 missing. Fri, 11 May 2012 05:12:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Heavy_rains_hail_kill_19_in_China_749247.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Crews_scale_volcano_to_reach_crash_site_749240.html Indonesian searchers with body bags have scaled a volcano to retrieve up to 45 bodies from a plane crash. Fri, 11 May 2012 05:12:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Crews_scale_volcano_to_reach_crash_site_749240.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/PM_Key_not_opposed_to_gay_marriage_749140.html NZ PM John Key has broken a long silence on gay marriage and left the door open for making it legal. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:56:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/PM_Key_not_opposed_to_gay_marriage_749140.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Dead_tourists_dad_wants_more_action_748881.html The father of a British tourist who drowned while riverboarding in New Zealand wants tourism regulation. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:29:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Dead_tourists_dad_wants_more_action_748881.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Indonesian_Islamist_threat_to_stop_Gaga_748879.html A hardline Islamic group warned it would not let Lady Gaga set foot in Indonesia for her tour of Asia. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:29:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Indonesian_Islamist_threat_to_stop_Gaga_748879.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/No_sign_of_survivors_in_crashed_jet_748876.html The wreckage of a Russian jet which crashed in Indonesia with 48 people on board has been found. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:20:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/No_sign_of_survivors_in_crashed_jet_748876.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/New_jet_missing_with_46_passengers_748805.html There are fears a Russian jet with 46 people on board may have crashed south of Jakarta. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:02:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/New_jet_missing_with_46_passengers_748805.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Owner_CAA_criticised_after_plane_crash_748582.html A report into a skydiving plane crash which killed nine people has criticised the plane's owners. Wed, 09 May 2012 03:40:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Owner_CAA_criticised_after_plane_crash_748582.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Boat_flaws_found_in_NZ_owners_sought_748275.html Maritime NZ is trying to find the owners of 4 of the same boats as one sunk in March, killing 8 people. Tue, 08 May 2012 10:49:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Boat_flaws_found_in_NZ_owners_sought_748275.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/China_promising_to_get_passport_for_Chen_748226.html Blind activist Chen Guangcheng says he has met government officials about getting a passport Tue, 08 May 2012 09:52:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/China_promising_to_get_passport_for_Chen_748226.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/China_probing_claims_of_toxic_cabbage_748199.html China is investigating claims vegetable sellers are spraying cabbage with harmful toxins to keep it fresh. Tue, 08 May 2012 08:34:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/China_probing_claims_of_toxic_cabbage_748199.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Burma_could_boom_if_it_sticks_to_reforms_748140.html The IMF says Burma could be Asia's next boom economy if the country sticks to its new reforms. Tue, 08 May 2012 06:12:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Burma_could_boom_if_it_sticks_to_reforms_748140.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Visa_changes_could_see_new_wave_of_boats_748128.html Australia could soon face a wave of asylum seeker boats with Indonesia set to change its visa restrictions. Tue, 08 May 2012 06:11:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Visa_changes_could_see_new_wave_of_boats_748128.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Thai_prisoner_of_conscience_dies_748135.html A 62-year-old Thai man considered a 'prisoner of conscience' by Amnesty International has died in jail. Tue, 08 May 2012 05:52:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Thai_prisoner_of_conscience_dies_748135.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Payment_for_3_who_broke_backs_on_jetboat_748103.html The NZ operator of a high-speed jetboat has been ordered to pay more than $2000 in fines and reparations. Tue, 08 May 2012 04:36:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Payment_for_3_who_broke_backs_on_jetboat_748103.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Patek_knew_Bali_bombs_for_Westerners_747805.html Alleged terrorist Umar Patek has told a court he knew Westerners were to be targeted in the Bali bombings. Mon, 07 May 2012 07:06:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Patek_knew_Bali_bombs_for_Westerners_747805.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Somare_not_contesting_PNG_election_747650.html PNG'S former Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare says he will not stand for re-election in 2012. Mon, 07 May 2012 01:57:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Somare_not_contesting_PNG_election_747650.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Accused_Bali_bomber_in_court_747614.html A suspected bombmaker dubbed "Demolition Man", will testify on his role in the 2002 Bali bombings. Sun, 06 May 2012 23:56:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Accused_Bali_bomber_in_court_747614.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Chemical_fire_in_Thailand_kills_12_747563.html A chemical fire in Thailand has killed 12 people and injured 105. Sun, 06 May 2012 21:45:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Chemical_fire_in_Thailand_kills_12_747563.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Deadly_tornado_hits_Japan_747562.html At least one person has been killed after a freak tornado struck Tsukuba city, north of Japan. Sun, 06 May 2012 21:45:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Deadly_tornado_hits_Japan_747562.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Dozens_injured_in_tornado_near_Tokyo_747442.html A tornado has torn through an area northeast of Tokyo, injuring at least 30 people. Sun, 06 May 2012 10:25:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Dozens_injured_in_tornado_near_Tokyo_747442.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Teenager_dies_in_Japan_tornado_747441.html A tornado ripped through eastern Japan on Sunday, killing a teenager and destroying dozens of houses. Sun, 06 May 2012 10:25:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Teenager_dies_in_Japan_tornado_747441.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Fourteen_kiilled_in_Nepal_flash_flood_747426.html Rescuers are scouring Nepal's central Annapurna region for survivors after flash flooding. Sun, 06 May 2012 09:34:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Fourteen_kiilled_in_Nepal_flash_flood_747426.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Nth_Korea_vows_to_pursue_nuclear_program_747417.html North Korea has vowed to push ahead with what it says are peaceful nuclear and space programs. Sun, 06 May 2012 08:59:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Nth_Korea_vows_to_pursue_nuclear_program_747417.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Blaze_at_Thai_chemical_factory_kills_12_747413.html A large blaze at a chemical factory in eastern Thailand has killed 12 people and injured more than 100. Sun, 06 May 2012 08:44:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Blaze_at_Thai_chemical_factory_kills_12_747413.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Quake_measuring_42_hits_Wellington_747400.html A magnitude 4.2 earthquake has been recorded near Wellington this morning. Sun, 06 May 2012 07:29:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Quake_measuring_42_hits_Wellington_747400.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Karaoke_lounge_fire_kills_9_in_Sth_Korea_747331.html Nine people were killed and 10 others injured after a fire in a karaoke lounge in Busan, South Korea. Sun, 06 May 2012 03:08:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Karaoke_lounge_fire_kills_9_in_Sth_Korea_747331.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Two_quakes_shake_New_Zealand_747330.html Two earthquakes have hit parts of New Zealand on Sunday. Sun, 06 May 2012 03:02:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Two_quakes_shake_New_Zealand_747330.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Japan_shuts_off_nuclear_power_747121.html Thousands of people have marched to celebrate the last of Japan's 50 nuclear reactors switching off. Sat, 05 May 2012 10:55:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Japan_shuts_off_nuclear_power_747121.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Five_killed_in_flooding_in_Nepal_747112.html A flooded mountain river has swept away dozens of people along with their houses and farms in western Nepal. Sat, 05 May 2012 09:58:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Five_killed_in_flooding_in_Nepal_747112.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Secret_recording_played_in_Longley_trial_747090.html Recordings of the accused killer of Emily Longley discussing how to cover up her murder were heard in court. Sat, 05 May 2012 08:51:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Secret_recording_played_in_Longley_trial_747090.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Chen_deal_a_face-saver_for_all_involved_747027.html A deal to allow Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng to study in the US serves as a face-saver for all involved. Sat, 05 May 2012 05:48:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Chen_deal_a_face-saver_for_all_involved_747027.html