There's still beauty in the bustle at Beijing's Summer Palace, writes Jim Eagles.

Immigration officials are tightening border controls to intercept overseas prostitutes arriving to work illegally during the RWC...

Justin Bieber vomited during a live performance in the Philippines on Tuesday.

A north Indian province has advised young brides not to talk too much on their mobile phones.

Sarah Carter's father refuses to accept Thai authorities' belief that her death was not linked to an insect control chemical.

The father of a New Zealander who died suddenly in Thailand suspects Thai authorities have covered up the circumstances surrounding her death to protect their tourism industry.

From butter prawns to tea and scones, expect the unexpected when dining in Malaysia, says Helen van Berkel.

From the view of high-rise buildings dominating the capital city to hidden sights of sprawling plantations and wet markets, Malaysia has the experience to delight all visitors.

Osama bin Laden's inner circle of trusted friends and family kept his location secret from everyone right until the end.

Osama bin Laden's 12-year-old daughter has reportedly told Pakistani investigators that her father was captured alive.

The body of a man with his hands and feet nailed to a wooden cross and a crown of thorns on his head was found in an abandoned Korean quarry.

Week of nostalgia covers antiquated monarchy, yesterday's terrorist and old political battles

It's silly and a little fake, but Kyoto's Movieland is also pretty fun, says Michele Hewitson.

Terrorist leader's al-Qaeda enterprise has been moribund for years, writes Gwynne...

A leaked diplomatic cable shows the US was deeply concerned with "inherent weaknesses" in NZ's terror laws.

If there is a day that a 'war on terror' can end, it might have been yesterday.