Hundreds of lizards seized in Australia police bust
A criminal syndicate that planned to illegally export hundreds of native lizards from Australia to Hong Kong has been "dismantled", authorities say.
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What's behind China-Taiwan tensions?
All eyes are on Taiwan ahead of a pivotal presidential race that has been described as a choice between peace and war with mainland China.
China sanctions five US defence firms over Taiwan arms sales
China has announced sanctions on five Western defence firms over the latest round of US arms sales to Taiwan.
Hayao Miyazaki wins Golden Globe for The Boy and the Heron
Japanese animation legend Hayao Miyazaki has won his first Golden Globe Award at the age of 82 for The Boy and the Heron .
Bangladesh election: PM Sheikh Hasina wins fourth term in controversial vote
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has secured her fourth straight term in a controversial election.
Soldier buys Somerset house for fleeing Afghan colleague
A soldier says he bought a house to help resettle his fleeing Afghan friend to pay him back for his support.
General Tso’s chicken to bento bowls: A food guide to Taiwan politics
"I wanted to find out who I am through food," says Taiwanese chef Aeles as she stuffs pork into millet dumplings, before wrapping them in two kinds of local leaves.
Japan earthquake: Woman in 90s found alive under rubble five days later
A woman in her 90s has been found alive under rubble five days after a devastating earthquake struck central Japan.