Experts say the deal seeks to counter Beijing's growing influence, but PNG says it is not about China.

Takaichi is a long-time admirer of Margaret Thatcher, but many female voters do not see her as an advocate for progress.

Lim Kimya was shot dead in Bangkok in January, in what many believe was a political killing.

Surekha Yadav became a train driver at a time when it was uncommon for Indian women to take up the profession.

The drinks giant said this week that the attack had a major impact on its domestic operations.

The use of controversial shark nets was about to be scaled back in Sydney when a surfer was killed.

The small South Pacific nation is facing one of the world's fastest growing HIV epidemics.

Descendants of Awadh’s former rulers receive small monthly pensions under a deal signed with the British.

The powerful quake has killed 68 people, injured hundreds and destroyed homes and churches.

Deadly protests in normally tranquil Ladakh came after years of anger boiled over, say locals.