December 8, 2015 New Zealand dairy giant issues global botulism alert New Zealand warned international health authorities Saturday of exported dairy products, including infant formula, containing a bacteria that could lead to botulism -- a potentially fatal illness.
December 8, 2015 Thai badminton players face probe over brawl The Badminton World Federation (BWF) said Monday it was investigating a brawl at the Yonex Canada Grand Prix, which resulted in a Thai pair being disqualified.
December 8, 2015 UN warns of humanitarian crisis in southern Philippines The United Nations warned Wednesday that the southern Philippine city of Zamboanga faces a humanitarian crisis, with tens of thousands of people uprooted by a wave of deadly violence.
December 8, 2015 Rooney 'gutted' after injury ends Asian tour Wayne Rooney said he was "gutted" after a hamstring injury forced him out of Manchester United's Asian tour on the very first day with questions still unanswered about his future.
December 8, 2015 S. Korea ex-dictator family vows to pay fortune in fines The family of former South Korean dictator Chun Doo-Hwan promised Tuesday to pay millions of dollars in remaining fines imposed for bribes the disgraced military strongman took while in office.
December 8, 2015 Alleged gang-rape shocks Malaysian sports The alleged gang-rape of a female official by three handball players has rocked Malaysia's sports community, as officials Wednesday demanded tough punishment for the perpetrators.
December 8, 2015 Thousands flee Philippine rebel siege Thousands of residents fled as fresh fighting broke out Wednesday between Philippine security forces and Muslim rebels, on the third day of a deadly siege in a key southern city, officials said.
December 8, 2015 Date-Krumm rules out playing in 2020 Tokyo Olympics Japan's veteran Kimiko Date-Krumm won her opening match at the Pan Pacific Open on Monday, then virtually ruled out playing in Tokyo at the 2020 Olympics when she will be almost 50.
December 8, 2015 Disrobed Thai monk faces arrest for underage sex A Thai monk who was disrobed after a videotaped private jet trip unleashed allegations of improper conduct will face arrest for sex with a minor, authorities said Monday.
December 8, 2015 China executes Filipina drug trafficker: Philippines China put to death a Filipina drug trafficker Wednesday, the Philippine foreign department said, after Beijing ignored Manila's request to spare her life.