Comic collection could yield serious money

US, Philippines to hold joint military exercises

Putin's foreign policies likely to tilt toward Asia

ROK, US launch annual drills despite warning

Chavez 'stable' following surgery

Bin Laden's compound demolished

Self-immolation acts condemned by deputies

Law to ensure human rights

Rapid-fire attacks kill 50 across Iraq

Lifeline thrown to city's bookstores

Investment to be stimulated

Leaders, lawmakers discuss work report

Foodies drive gourmet market boom in S. Africa

Expats get wide range of services at new Pudong center

Storms wreak havoc in Midwest US, killing at least 12

Australian PM knocks out rival, but not discontent

Worker wakes up without left kidney

Shanghai court postpones iPad decision

Gillard says she has colleagues' strong support

More US kids living in high-poverty areas

Gillard 'confident' she will stay as PM

Syrian FM urges foreign journalists to respect rules

Foreign ambassadors note strength of China's growth

Expats fuel demand for domestic helpers

Texas school district embarks on widespread iPad giveaway

At least 7 killed in Afghan Quran burning protests

'Artificial leaf' may yield power source

Cracks near super tower prove unsettling

Hearing ends without ruling over iPad name

Charities open to religious groups