TOP STORIES Asia Pacific One shot dead in Bangkok violence A Thai anti-government protest leader was shot dead on Sunday as he gave a speech in Bangkok, the movement's spokesman said, while several other people were injured in the incident. »

Asia Pacific India, Japan pledge stronger defence ties India and Japan late Saturday affirmed plans to "further strengthen" defence cooperation against the backdrop of an increasingly assertive China. » Asia Pacific Cambodian police, anti-government protesters clash again Baton-wielding Cambodian police clashed on Sunday with protesters -- including Buddhist monks -- demanding higher wages for garment workers and the release of 23 people arrested during a recent bloody crackdown on a rally. » World 49 dead in Egypt deadly clashes Forty-nine people have been killed in 24 hours of clashes that erupted on Saturday during rival rallies marking the anniversary of Egypt's 2011 revolt, the health ministry said. »