Bellwether Indian State Heads to PollsIndia's most populous state and political bellwether—Uttar Pradesh—will go to the polls Wednesday, a month-long process to elect a new state assembly.
Maldives Crisis Shows India's Lack of Regional CloutA coup in the Maldives that unseated the country's president lays bare India's limited influence in South Asia.
Oh the Lin-Sanity! China Has a New Hardcourt HeroMove over Yao Ming, China's newest basketball hero is … Jeremy Lin?
Concession Smooths Way Toward a Greek DealThe ECB made key concessions over its holdings of Greek bonds, which will contribute to a reduction of the country's debt burden and smooth the path toward a new bailout.
Colonial in Hong KongThis apartment evokes the Colonial era and is located in a cul-de-sac in Hong Kong's Mid-Levels neighborhood.
Fun With StudyingThe iBooks 2 app offers educational textbooks on the iPad that are, for now, focused on high-school students, writes Katherine Boehret.
Cambodia's Developers Aim at StarsA high-rise building boom in Cambodia's capital city, Phnom Penh, derailed by the 2008-2009 financial crisis, is starting up again.
Santorum Delivers a Republican StunnerSantorum jolted the Republican presidential race by winning nominating contests in Missouri, Minnesota and Colorado, puncturing Romney's claim to be the unstoppable front-runner.
Asian Shares Inch UpAsian stock markets climbed Wednesday, helped by signs of progress over debt restructuring talks in Greece, while the Tokyo market tapped a three-month high as Toyota Motor surged. The Nikkei was up 0.8%.
Nissan's Net Rises as Sales Offset Strong YenNissan Motor said its net profit rose 3.2% in the fiscal third quarter, as solid global sales offset the yen's surge.
Nokia to Cut 4,000 JobsFinland-based Nokia said it plans to cut about 4,000 jobs at smartphone manufacturing plants by the end of the year.
Japan's Current Account Surplus PlungesJapan's current-account surplus shrank at its fastest rate on record in 2011, as exports stumbled and energy prices soared.
Wal-Mart's New China Chief Faces Uphill RoadWal-Mart's new China chief likely will give the retailer a fresh start in the country, but the chain still will face uphill challenges to boost profit and gain ground against competitors.
UMC Profit Slumps 82%Taiwan-based UMC, the world's second-largest contract chip manufacturer, said it plans to increase 2012 capital spending by 20% after it posted an 82% fall in fourth-quarter net profit.
Citi Shuffles Asia-Pacific ManagementCitigroup changed its senior management lineup in the Asia-Pacific region, which is an increasingly vital source of profit for the bank.
Renesas, Fujitsu, Panasonic Discuss Chip Tie-UpRenesas Electronics, Fujitsu and Panasonic are in talks to integrate some specialized chip operations in an effort to turn around their businesses and focus on more competitive chips.
Lenovo Says Lanci Didn't Violate Acer DealLenovo said it is confident that its relationship with Acer's former CEO meets all legal requirements, after the rival computer maker started legal action against him for breaching a noncompete clause in a contract.
Qantas Grounds A380 Due to Wing CracksQantas Airways took one of its Airbus A380 superjumbos out of service after cracks were discovered in its wings, though the carrier said the cracks don't pose a safety threat.
Japan Confirms 'Stealth' Yen InterventionJapan continued to conduct "stealth" interventions in the currency market after its highly publicized yen-selling campaign on Oct. 31, data released by the Finance Ministry confirmed.
California Gay-Marriage Ban RejectedA federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled that California's voter-mandated ban on gay marriages was unconstitutional.
Suu Kyi Tests Leash With TourAung San Suu Kyi embarked on a political tour across Myanmar, as many wondered how far the government will let the opposition leader go in rallying followers.
India Ministers Resign in Porn ScandalThree government ministers in the southern Indian state of Karnataka resigned after they were accused of watching a pornographic video during an assembly session.
Little Room for New WorkersThe U.S. job market is finally growing stronger by almost every key measure, except one: Not enough people are quitting.
Prosecutors Were Split Over ArmstrongThe U.S. attorney who closed a nearly two-year investigation into the racing team of seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong rejected a recommendation that he pursue criminal charges in the case.
A Woolf at Cricket Chiefs' DoorMuch-needed changes are recommended in new report—but will they happen?
Say 'Yes' to the SleepoverThere is a rich vein of sleepover folklore, and it seems every parent has a nightmare story to share. But some are mounting a defense of the sleepover, if done right.
Contemporary Takes on Buddha"Transforming Minds," at the new Asia Society gallery in Hong Kong, aims to bring together ancient Buddhist art with distantly related 21st-century counterparts.
Hong Kong Retailer, Teasing D&G, Beckons PaparazziAmong the many responses to Dolce & Gabbana's recent photo controversy in Hong Kong, local retailer Goods of Desire is taking a tongue-in-cheek approach.
Hot Covers! Weddings and BreakupsKardashians and others who owe their fame to reality TV accounted for about 40% of the covers of six major celebrity weeklies in 2011.
Tween D8-ing: It's All About TextsNearly half of tweens have been in a dating relationship, according to a 2008 survey. But "dating" in middle school doesn't mean what many adults think.
