Violence in India’s Maoist strike
Comments: 0 - Date: October 12th, 2009 - Categories: South Asia
Maoists in India blow up culverts and cut electricity for the railways on the first day of a strike the rebels have called.
Irish priest, 78, seized in Philippines
Comments: 0 - Date: October 12th, 2009 - Categories: Asia-Pacific
An Irish priest aged 78 is snatched by gunmen in the troubled southern Philippines, according to local police.
Mystery surrounds Gately death
Comments: 0 - Date: October 12th, 2009 - Categories: Entertainment
The death of Boyzone star Stephen Gately is shrouded in mystery amid claims he died after a marathon drinking session.
New Jackson song is given airing
Comments: 0 - Date: October 12th, 2009 - Categories: Entertainment
A previously unheard Michael Jackson song is given its first public airing, three and a half months after the star's death.
Asylum for boat-explosion Afghans
Comments: 0 - Date: October 12th, 2009 - Categories: Asia-Pacific
Australia announces that it will give refugee status to 42 Afghan men who survived a boat explosion in April.