Almost a year on, slow progress at Japan's Fukushima plant crippled by the March 2011 earthquake.
The first American to orbit the Earth reflects on the space program on the 50th anniversary of his historic flight.
A Chinese journalist films the bear bile extraction procedure. -AsiaOne
These people are over 2 metres in height. They may not all be professional basketball players, but they are definitely head-turners wherever they go.
Why was the workplace of the global document solutions company filled with pop culture favourites such as Super Mario and Disney characters?
Myanmar democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi campaigns in the Irawaddy Delta farming area, promising better agriculture policies.
It offers a convenient alternative for mourners who want to make a quick stop during lunch hour to visit the deceased.
Over 80 dogs were up for adoption at Singapore's largest adoption drive organised by Nat Geo and four animal shelters.
Autobots Optimus Prime and Bumblebee wandered around different parts of Singapore, mingling with the locals.
Interactive exhibits, including weapons systems will be on display at the exhibition hall. There will be about 900 exhibitors from 50 countries, with 22 national pavilions.
The C-17 Globemaster showed off its capabilities and treated members of the media to a stomach-churning 'tactical descent'.
About 3,000 to 3,500 women train in the art of Ninjutsu in Iran.
Daredevil pilots show off their precision flying skills at the Singapore Airshow 2012, featuring aircraft from all over the world.
The flight also gave passengers on board the Dreamliner a rarely-seen view of the residential area at Sentosa Cove, the Singapore CBD and the Marina Bay area.
Valentine's Day is observed on February 14 honouring one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine.
Take a look at interesting snapshots that capture slices of life in China through the years.
More than 2,000 dogs representing 185 breeds competed over two days at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show held in New York.
US President Barack Obama praises China's rise as a world power.
Funeral arrangements for Whitney Houston and Sony Music backtracks on iTunes price hike on Houston's albums.
The Philippines has beaten India to win the top spot for offshore call center outsourcing.
Hong Kong residents stage protests as a debate rages over a flood of mainland Chinese.
Getting dogs ready for the carpet at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show can be a costly venture.
Cathie Jung holds the world record for having the smallest waist.
People in Australia and Asia react to news of the death of pop icon Whitney Houston.
Music stars remember Whitney Houston on the Grammy red carpet.
Check out the highlights of the 54th annual Grammy awards.
Thousands line the streets to welcome Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi as she hits the campaign trail.
Thousands took to the streets in the UK, France and the Middle East.
S African officials say the country's new banknotes will feature the activist's image to "institutionalize this memory for many, many generations to come."
An Israeli airstrike kills at last one man in the Gaza Strip, leaving another wounded.
Award-winning singer Whitney Houston dies at age 48.
She was pronounced dead at the Beverly Hilton hotel where stars were gathering for an annual pre-Grammys dinner. -AFP
Cats really do the weirdest (cutest) things and sometimes you wonder if they do it on purpose.
These quirky gifts for Valentine's Day will add some humour and spice into this year's celebrations.
At least 260 dolphins wash ashore in Chiclayo, Peru in over a week.
Orphans in Shan State on the Thai-Myanmar border hope for a better future amid Myanmar's recent democratic reforms.
Designers are expected to show off rich luxurious looks now that the US economy is showing clear signs of improvement.
Some 55 pink flamingos in southern France fall victim to the bitter cold that is sweeping across Europe.
When it comes to weirdness, these pictures have it all. Just try explaining how the bizarre situations in these photos happened.
North Korea's state television releases file footage of late "Dear Leader" Kim Jong-il and his son,.
Runway models say the beautiful world of fashion comes with ugly labour conditions.
Once virtually shut to Asian acts, the US music industry is starting to open up to Far East talent like rising girl band Blush.
One dead and 13 wounded in a truck bomb attack in Thailand's restive south.
Hungary is the only country which burns decommissioned notes for fuel.
Netizens debate whether this woman's triangle-shaped face is a result of plastic surgery or digital manipulation of her photos.
Jyoti Amge, the world's shortest woman, helped Indian political party MNS garner votes for the upcoming municipal election.
A Thai man married his dead girlfriend in a funeral-wedding ceremony after she passed away from a traffic accident.
The ousted president of the Maldives said he had been forced out of power at gunpoint. -Reuters
A new cell phone application limits distracted driving by prohibiting the ability to text or e-mail.
Mark Zuckerberg wants to "friend" China's massive market but how far is he prepared to go, and against what competition?
Airline finds 36 cracks in wing, but insists with manufacturer that planes are safe to fly.
A baby boy weighing 7.04 kilograms is born in central China.
PM Lee Hsien Loong, together with members of Dr Toh Chin Chye's family, delivered eulogies at Dr Toh's funeral service.
An airport ground crew worker is trapped under the landing gear of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner jet at Paine Field in the western US state of Washington.
An unusual cold spell in Serbia brings seals and lions out to play while the zoo takes precautions to keep its animals warm.
"Chronicle" leads the box office, Scarlett Johansson and Denzel Washington are honored in Germany, and Gerard Depardieu to play Dominique Strauss-Kahn.
Several dignitaries, former and current MPs and ministers paid their last respects at his residence.
Madonna teamed up with a Nicki Minaj, Cee Lo Green and LMFAO to dazzle spectators at the Super Bowl. -AsiaOne
Growing popularity of unusual coffins show that people are becoming more open on the topic of their final exit.
The 35-year-old ex-attorney, nicknamed 'Vampire Woman', started modifying her body after she divorced her husband.
Most men have done it before - stealing an admiring glance at the opposite sex.
Dr Henry Tay and Jannie Chan have been a prominent couple in Singapore and a high-profile one in society.
President Obama and Mrs Obama love food so much they also want people to have decent meals too.
The International Flamenco Fashion Show in Seville waltzed to a stunning start.
Children seem to get away with almost anything, all the time, just because they are so cute.
Passers-by ignore a stabbing attack happening right in front of their eyes.
A 88m-long dragon wove through the streets along Marina Bay at this year's Chingay Parade.
What do you do when there's no room for a road? Build it through an office block of course.
These photos capture light-hearted moments, funny signs or strange objects that leave you wondering what happened to common sense.
Dr Toh Chin Chye, former Deputy Prime Minister and the founding chairman of PAP, passed away at the age of 90.
In the great mobile phone wars, it seems like Apple still has the cool creds in Asia...for now.
Greek soccer players go on strike and games are suspended as cash-strapped leagues can no longer afford to pay or insure players.
A collection of photos showing strange and hilarious antics of people around Asia. You'll be wondering what they come up with next.
The growing popularity of unusual coffins in the UK is a sign that people are becoming more open on the topic of their final exit.
Black truffles may demand a premium price but just like other luxury items, sellers say customers are watching their wallets.
