Philippine official: China's aggressive actions in South China Sea "cornering" the Philippines. Manila considers all options, including legal action, after a Chinese vessel came close to the coast. China defends patrols as legitimate.
S. Korean President Yoon, impeached & detained after martial law, complied to prevent clashes. Corruption probe follows failed summonses. Court to decide his fate.
Time Out's best cities: Cape Town 1st, Bangkok 2nd, New York 3rd, Melbourne 4th. Brisbane, Perth, Sydney also ranked.
S. Korean actress Choi Eun-hee & ex-husband Shin Sang-ok kidnapped by N. Korea. Forced to make films, they escaped to US in '86.
China's population fell for the 3rd year to 1.408 billion, with aging & low birthrates. A shrinking workforce & social security issues are concerns.
Toxic waste from Bhopal arrived in Pithampur, India, causing protests and fears of environmental damage. Residents distrust officials amid pollution concerns.
