US President Barack Obama announces US$10bn India deals
US President Barack Obama has announced US$10bn (£6.2bn) in new trade deals with India.
APEC finance ministers urge policy measures to achieve regional economic growth
APEC finance ministers on Saturday called on member economies to take policy measures to achieve "stronger, more sustainable and more balanced growth" in the region.
Chinese, Portuguese leaders talk on cooperation
Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao and his Portuguese counterpart, Anibal Cavaco Silva, agreed on Saturday to further deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between their countries.
Death toll rises in Indonesia as volcano continues to rumble
Seven more people have died after a volcanic eruption spewed scorching ash into a village in Indonesia, a hospital official said Saturday.
Obama arrives in India on first leg of Asian tour
US President Barack Obama has arrived in India on the first leg of an Asian tour designed to boost US exports and create jobs.
Thousands race to escape Indonesian volcano
Indonesia's Mount Merapi has belched ash clouds and gas over the last 24 hours, prompting thousands of ash-covered people to bolt for cover and dogged efforts by rescuers to get the elderly to safety.
APEC finance ministers start plenary sessions in Kyoto of Japan
The 17th APEC finance ministers began Saturday to hold plenary sessions in the ancient Japanese city of Kyoto.
Attack on mosque in north-west Pakistan 'kills 55'
At least 55 people have been killed and nearly 100 injured in a suicide bomb attack on a mosque in north-west Pakistan, local officials say.
Tanzania election: Jakaya Kikwete re-elected president
Tanzania's incumbent President Jakaya Kikwete has been returned to office following last weekend's elections, officials say.
Thailand’s flood death toll rises to 140
The death toll from heavy flooding nationwide since October 10 has risen to 140, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported on November 5.