December 8, 2015 Thai opposition MPs in parliament brawl with police Thailand's parliament briefly descended into chaos Tuesday as opposition lawmakers brawled with police during a debate on controversial proposals to amend the constitution.
December 8, 2015 Singapore, Indonesia tussle over haze problem Smog from forest fires in Indonesia stayed at unhealthy levels in Singapore on Tuesday as the two neighbours blamed each other for the seasonal problem.
December 8, 2015 Taiwan lawmakers scuffle over nuclear plant bill Taiwanese lawmakers brawled in parliament on Friday over a bill on the fate of a controversial and nearly-completed nuclear power plant.
December 8, 2015 Rain halts WIndies-Sri Lanka in Tri-Nations Rain has halted play in the fifth match of the Tri-Nation Series between the West Indies and Sri Lanka on Sunday.
December 8, 2015 S. Korea to run fiscal deficit in 2014 for stimulus The South Korean government said Thursday it would run a fiscal deficit next year to help boost the economy, despite concerns over growing government debts.
December 8, 2015 Squash stronger despite failed bid, says David Malaysian world number one Nicol David said Monday she was disappointed squash failed to make it into the 2020 Olympics but that the sport's run for the Games had raised its profile.
December 8, 2015 Philippine leader visits war-torn southern city Philippine President Benigno Aquino Friday visited the southern city of Zamboanga where government troops are battling followers of a Muslim rebel leader opposed to peace talks.
December 8, 2015 China returns runaway executive in $82m scandal from Fiji A Chinese insurance executive who allegedly took 500 million yuan ($82 million) from her company and fled the country has been escorted back from Fiji by police, state media reported.
December 8, 2015 Relaxed Nishikori promises fireworks in Japan Open Local hero Kei Nishikori warned his opponents Sunday he had rediscovered his mojo in time to defend his Japan Open title this week with his stirring recent Davis Cup performances shaking him out of his summer funk.
December 8, 2015 Taiwan leader defends controversial China trade deal Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou on Thursday defended a controversial trade pact with China following protests against the deal, saying it would benefit the island's economy.