North Korea fires artillery shells towards South's border island
North Korea has fired more than 200 rounds of artillery shells off its west coast, towards the South's Yeonpyeong island, Seoul's military has said.
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Bollywood writers fight against 'unfair' contracts
Writing is a lonely business, and for many in India's Bollywood, not a profitable one.
North Korea: Kim Jong-un daughter his likely successor, South's spy agency says
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's young daughter, who has accompanied him to missile tests and military parades, is his "most likely" successor, the South's spy agency has said.
Bangladesh election: 'What is the point?' ask disillusioned voters
Noor Bashar makes just 500 Bangladeshi taka ($4.50; £3.55) daily - half of what he needs to feed his family of nine.
The three men vying to be Taiwan's next president
On 13 January, Taiwan will elect a new president in a critical race that could redefine the island's relationship with China.
Delhi temperature: North India shivers under the grip of cold wave
A severe cold wave has gripped parts of northern India, with temperatures falling below -5C (23F) in Indian-administered Kashmir. Several regions, including India's capital, Delhi, get enveloped in a thick layer of fog in early mornings and at night. Poor visibility has also caused disruptions in flight and train services, making it difficult for people to travel. India's weather department has said that the cold wave is likely to persist for the next couple of days.
Gautam Adani: India court declines new inquiry against billionaire
India's top court has rejected pleas to set up a new panel to investigate a US firm's allegations of fraud against billionaire Gautam Adani's companies.
