December 4, 2015 Philippine blast death toll up to eight The death toll from a powerful bomb that hit a southern Philippine city rose to eight on Tuesday, police said, as officials pointed to political rivalry as a possible motive.
December 4, 2015 Indonesia set to ratify haze treaty by early 2014 Indonesia said Wednesday it hopes to ratify a regional treaty by early next year to fight smog from forest fires that brings misery to millions, but an activist said tougher steps are needed.
December 4, 2015 Singapore bus driver fired for nail clipping on the job A Singapore bus driver has been fired after he was caught on video trimming his nails while driving along an expressway.
December 4, 2015 French investigators formally confirm wing part is from Flight 370 French investigators have formally identified a washed-up piece of airplane debris found in July on a remote island in the Indian Ocean as part of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, a Boeing 777 that disappeared more than a year ago with 239 people aboard.
December 4, 2015 Three Chinese ships in disputed waters: Japan Three Chinese government ships sailed into waters around disputed islands controlled by Tokyo for about five hours on Saturday, the Japanese coastguard said.
December 4, 2015 At least 43 dead in Guatemala bus crash A bus carrying scores of passengers plunged off a steep cliff in western Guatemala, leaving at least 43 people dead -- including newborn babies -- and injuring 40 others, officials said.
December 4, 2015 Baby-shower thrown for 1st panda born in Taiwan Taipei zoo held a "baby-shower" party Sunday to celebrate the one month birthday of the first panda born in Taiwan as the cub continues to be a star attraction even though she has yet to appear in public.
December 4, 2015 Kerry, on Mideast tour, to confront doubts in Asia Secretary of State John Kerry heads to talks in Asia trying to quash fears that the vaunted US refocus on the region is not serious as he puts a personal priority on peace in the Middle East.
December 4, 2015 Japan leader set to announce sales tax hike Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was expected Tuesday to announce a sales tax hike seen as crucial to cutting Tokyo's massive national debt, but that could derail a fledgling economic recovery.
December 4, 2015 Kim Dotcom and N.Z. PM trade barbs over spy laws Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom accused New Zealand Prime Minister John Key of lying when he appeared in parliament to denounce plans to let intelligence agencies spy on local residents.