December 9, 2015 Thousands protest in Peru as president feels heat Peruvian police used tear gas and water cannon to drive back thousands of demonstrators protesting against what they said were President Ollanta Humala's failed promises on schools and jobs.
December 9, 2015 Climbers flock to Mt. Fuji as season begins Hordes of trekkers flocked to Mount Fuji Monday at the start of a two-month climbing season, after it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in recognition of its status as a symbol of Japan.
December 9, 2015 All Blacks Test expected to go ahead in quake city The All Blacks Test against Australia in earthquake-rattled Wellington next week was given a tentative go-ahead Saturday but officials said the final decision depended on a quake damage report.
December 9, 2015 Abducted S. Korean escapes from North after 41 years A South Korean man has escaped four decades after he was kidnapped by North Korea while fishing near the disputed Yellow Sea border, officials said Friday.
December 9, 2015 Philippines says US spy planes monitoring China at sea The Philippines said Wednesday that US spy planes were providing crucial intelligence on Chinese military activities in disputed areas of the South China Sea.
December 9, 2015 Philippines probes police 'murder' of criminal The Philippines is to investigate a group of police officers who were allegedly filmed executing a criminal, the government's human rights commission said Saturday.
December 9, 2015 Democrats lose out in Macau elections Casino bosses and pro-Beijing candidates dominated poll results in the Chinese gambling enclave of Macau, with democrats conceding defeat on Monday.
December 9, 2015 Hong Kong's 'The Grandmaster' tops Taiwan film nominations Acclaimed Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai's martial arts film "The Grandmaster" led the nominations for Taiwan's annual Golden Horse Awards, seen as the Chinese-language "Oscars", organisers said Wednesday.
December 9, 2015 Suu Kyi urges Myanmar diaspora in Singapore to return home Thousands of Myanmar nationals living in Singapore gave Aung San Suu Kyi an emotional welcome Sunday as the democracy icon urged them to consider coming home to help rebuild the impoverished nation.
December 9, 2015 Philippines, rebels reach wealth-sharing deal The Philippines said on Sunday it has clinched a key "wealth-sharing" deal with Muslim rebels, bringing it closer to ending a decades-old rebellion that has claimed tens of thousands of lives.