December 2, 2015 Japan navy unveils biggest warship since WWII Japan unveiled its biggest warship since World War II on Tuesday, a $1.2 billion helicopter carrier aimed at defending territorial claims, drawing criticism from regional rival China which accused its neighbour of "constant" military expansion.
December 2, 2015 Taiwan probes alleged bullying over corporal's death Taiwan's defence minister has apologised for the death of a corporal from heatstroke as the island's top government watchdog launches an investigation into bullying in the military, officials said on Tuesday.
December 2, 2015 Samsung, LG end patent dispute on display technology South Korean electronic giants Samsung and LG have agreed to end a year-long battle over display technology patents that spawned a series of lawsuits.
December 2, 2015 Mourinho to target four trophies for Chelsea Jose Mourinho said Tuesday Chelsea would be gunning for victory in all four competitions this season as he prepared to kick off his second spell in charge with a friendly in Bangkok.
December 2, 2015 Indonesians trapped up tree by snarling tigers Five Indonesian men remained trapped up a tree Sunday three days after being chased into its branches by Sumatran tigers who also mauled their friend to death, police said.
December 2, 2015 Taiwan wants US weapons despite warmer China ties A senior Taiwanese official has renewed a call for the United States to sell the island submarines and advanced fighters to bolster defences against China, local media reported Tuesday.
December 2, 2015 Indonesia boat accident death toll rises to 13 Indonesian rescuers found five more bodies Friday after a boat taking people home following holidays at the end of Ramadan sank, an official said, taking the death toll from the accident to 13.
December 2, 2015 Japan deputy PM says could 'learn' from Nazis on reforms Japan's gaffe-prone deputy prime minister has said Tokyo could learn from Nazi Germany when it comes to constitutional reform, prompting a rebuke from a Jewish human rights group.
December 2, 2015 New Zealand get Southee back for Bangladesh ODIs New Zealand named an experienced 15-man squad Monday including the return of bowling spearhead Tim Southee for the limited overs series against Bangladesh late next month.
December 2, 2015 Indonesia detains four in asylum-seeker boat sinking Police detained four Indonesians allegedly involved in arranging an Australian-bound refugee boat which sank earlier this week, killing at least 15 people, a local police official said on Saturday.