Regional news

Here's hoping the spice is right

Star Anise-the dry, brownish spice has flavoured soups and stews for centuries, and seasons cola, toothpaste and perfume.

B.C. Pastor, wife caught in India's religious storm

A former B.C. pastor is wanted expelled by the World Hindu Council in India which wants all foreign Christian missionaries to be driven away from the country.

BC Dad fights Japan to get his kids back

Japan refuses RCMP arrest warrant and Vancouver court orders, saying they are not obligated to listen to Canada. This has made Japan a 'safe haven' for parents who want to impinge on their ex-spous

Chinese cosmetics firm using skin from executed prisoners

A Chinese cosmetics company is using skin harvested from the corpses of executed convicts to develop beauty products for sale in Europe.

10,000 illegal Koreans in Canada

A Korean legislator says that there are 10,000 Korean nationals who are living illegally in Canada.

Stop the train!

Tibetans worldwide have started a global protest to stop train services on a newly constructed track connecting China to Tibet.

Top 10 Bollywood bellies

Gone are the days when sarees hid flabby tummies in Bollywood. The Gen X of Bolly-beauties is shedding the flab and flaunting the midriff.

Sandakan's heritage trail

Sandakan in Sabah is a town rich in historical sites. Western visitors come to visit its historical monuments.