Mahinda Rajapaksa and Sarath Fonseka led the campaign that finally defeated the separatist Tamil Tigers that ended a quarter-century of war. However, since the end...
Thailand's government has declared a five-day holiday to allow Bangkok residents to escape the worst flooding in Thailand in five decades. According to official figures,...
Japan's government says it may take several more months before it is able to stop the radiation leaks from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex....
Heavy flooding in Thailand is threatening to wreak further havoc in the capital Bangkok. Officials are beefing up prevention measures as waterways become increasingly bloated....
Sporadic gunfire is still ringing around the Thai captial as the battle of Bangkok drags on. Soldiers are being placed in thousands around an anti-government...
The Philippines government says 240 people have died in severe flooding caused by Tropical Storm Ketsana. The disaster has also left more than 450000 people...
