Japanese police launched an investigation into the financial scandal engulfing Olympus Corp as a major investor joined increasing calls for a wholesale clean-out of the board.
A ceremony was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, on November 9 to hoist the national flags of countries participating in the 26th Southeast Asian Games, including Vietnam.
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake killed at least three people in eastern Turkey, less than three weeks after a quake killed more than 600 in the same area, TRT television reported.
Silvio Berlusconi said he will stand down as Italian prime minister once key reforms aimed at calming market turmoil are adopted this month, after his coalition lost its majority in parliament.
Sat thu dau mung mu, a comedic picture book depicting local youth slang, has been withdrawn from bookstores due to its racy content and possibly offensive language.
Michael Jackson's personal doctor was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the singer's death following a six-week trial that captivated Jackson fans around the world.