December 7, 2015 The future is now for All Blacks The All Blacks will put their future on the line when they face the Springboks in Auckland on Saturday in a battle for supremacy in the Rugby Championship.
December 7, 2015 Philippines wants to use more US military assets The Philippines said Monday it would insist on being allowed to use more US military assets to protect its sea territories, when talks on expanding a defence pact start this week.
December 7, 2015 Japan rocket launch sends supplies, robot to space station Japan launched a cargo-carrying rocket Sunday loaded with supplies for the crew of the International Space Station, along with a small robot meant as a companion for one of the country's astronauts.
December 7, 2015 AIDS scientists in Malaysia hoping for cure AIDS scientists expressed optimism over their search for a cure for the disease Saturday ahead of a major conference in Kuala Lumpur, with more funding and research breakthroughs boosting their hopes.
December 7, 2015 Kvitova tames Kerber to win Pan Pacific Open Czech Petra Kvitova recovered from a second-set meltdown to beat fellow left-hander Angelique Kerber 6-2, 0-6, 6-3 and capture the Pan Pacific Open on Saturday for her second title of the year.
December 7, 2015 Muslim rebel attack shuts down Philippine city An attack by dozens of Muslim rebels shut down the major southern Philippine port city of Zamboanga on Monday, the mayor and military officials said.
December 7, 2015 Video shows Philippine shooting of fleeing Taiwan boat A Philippine coastguard is seen laughing while trying to fire a rifle at a fleeing Taiwanese fishing boat, in a video of the incident that left one man dead and sparked a major diplomatic row.
December 7, 2015 Rooney in focus as Moyes era starts in Asia Intense speculation over Wayne Rooney's future looks set to dominate the headlines this week as Manchester United begin their new era under David Moyes at the start of a bumper series of pre-season tours to Asia.
December 7, 2015 Wenger tight-lipped over Suarez bid Manager Arsene Wenger refused to be drawn Friday on whether Arsenal would match Liverpool's reported asking price for striker Luis Suarez, after a 30 million-pound bid was said to have been rejected.
December 7, 2015 Six fined over Malaysia 'exorcism' death: report Six family members who suffocated a Malaysian toddler to death by piling on top of her for hours in a suspected exorcism ritual have been fined but avoided jail, a report said Saturday.