China prepares its high-tech army
China steps up improvements in weaponry and technology used by its 2.3 million-strong People's Liberation Army.
B.C. teacher fights to see his children
A father's struggle to recover his children in Japan where they were taken by their mother from Canada.
Editorial: The al-Qaeda influence is a western phenomenon
Al-Qaeda is no longer just a terror group. It has become a way of life for the alienated in the west.
Careers in Fashion & Make-up: Rachel Jones
Name: Rachel Jones
Age: 25
Title: Makeup artist
Asian beauty a hit on international catwalks
Former Miss China Du Juan has proved her appeal in her native Shanghai but how about New York?
Be prepared for the great Canadian outdoors
The warm weather is here, invigorating Canadians and providing a backdrop for all kinds of outdoor activities.
China's most beautiful
Actress Gong Li is "China's most beautiful person," according to a poll which saw Zhang Ziyi failing to make it to the top three.
FIFA watches out for Asian soccer mafia
Soccer body institutes extraordinary measures to ensure the legitimacy of the World Cup, which opens June 9 in Munich, following a series of betting and match-fixing scandals.
Pakistan bans Da Vinci Code
Despite Christians in Pakistan constituting 1.5 per cent of the population, Pakistani government bans The Da Vinci Code.
Imperial tour of Southeast Asia
Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko have set off for a week-long tour of Southeast Asia seen as aiming to heal historical scars.