UK government rejects call for meningitis B vaccine to be extended to all children.
'The NHS budget is a finite resource,' says government despite record-breaking petition.
E-cigarette prices to soar as EU moves to reclassify as tobacco product to raise tax
New tax regime will mean e-cigarettes will could cost more than £53.
1MDB scandal: Malaysia accuses WSJ of continuing attacks on Prime Minister Najib with new claims
'This is unethical and against accepted journalistic practice," says the Prime Minister's Office.
Asian American stars slam Chris Rock for bashing Asians at Oscars
NBA star Jeremy Lin says he is 'tired of it being cool' to bash Asians.
Indonesia closes down Islamic school for transgenders following complaints
School will only be allowed to re-open if the transgenders 'repent' and 'returned to becoming men again'.
E-cigarettes contain one million times more cancer-causing substances than outdoor air in Hong Kong
Study finds a type of flame retardant that affects the reproductive system and could lead to cancer.
Missing Malaysia Airlines MH370: No official memorial service planned on second anniversary
Family members undeterred as they launch Search On 2.0 campaign and plan 6 March get together.
Singapore makes it mandatory for divorcing couples to attend parenting programme
Changes to The Women's Charter following evolving trends in society.
Parents boycott Sri Lankan primary school after false rumours new pupil was HIV postive
6-year-old boy unable to secure place in school after rumours spread his father had died of Aids.
Former Bank of England governor Mervyn King warns another financial crash 'certain'
King warns another financial crisis is 'certain' and will come 'sooner rather than later.'
Missing MH370: Malaysia Airlines promises 'fair and equitable' compensation to family members
Chinese family members still hold out to hope loved ones still alive.
Malaysia blocks another news portal as 1MDB scandal deepens over oversight panel probing fund
The Malaysian Insider portal blocked amid concerns over future of the Operations Review Panel.
Malaysia's 1MDB scandal: Goldman Sach's Southeast Asia chairman Tim Leissner quits bank
Leissner has been in the US on personal leave since January.
Missing MH370: Malaysia Airlines urges next-of-kin to file claims by 8 March
Airline warns families that two-year limitation period under Montreal Convention ends on 8 March.
It is official then, Chinese condom maker manufactures world's thinnest latex contraceptive
Chinese court finally settles long-standing dispute between Chinese and Japanese condom makers.
Tata Steel Europe heads for further stormy waters as CEO Karl Koehler quits
Current Chief Technical Officer Hans Fischer will take over as CEO with effect from 1 March.
Japan, Australia, Singapore, South Korea and New Zealand most vulnerable to cyberattacks, says report
The five countries are the most heavily dependent on internet-based interactions.
Singapore Catholic Church urges its faithful to boycott Madonna's first concert there
'Moral obligation' of Catholics not to support those who insult religions, the Church says.
Embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad announces parliamentary elections on 13 April
Unclear on how elections will be held in a country torn by civil unrest.
US and Russia announce ceasefire in war-torn Syria from 27 February
Isis and Al-Qaeda affiliate Al-Nusra Front not expected to join ceasefire.
Latest poll shows disconnect between Labour members and MPs as Jeremy Corbyn gets strong approval
Yougov poll shows 72% of Labour members approve his performance.
Philippine church defends Manny Pacquiao anti-gay marriage stance
Pacquiao fans burn Nike shoes in protest after the shoe company cuts ties with boxer.
EU referendum: Boris Johnson warns of EU colonisation and insists the UK is better off out
Mayor of London lists reasons why Britain should vote to leave, including 'EU colonisation'.
Malaysia's 1MDB scandal: 'Outright lie' says state fund over WSJ Ken Brown's latest claims on Najib
1MDB maintains it has not paid any funds to the personal accounts of Prime Minister Najb Razak.
Australia issues terror warning on Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia however dismisses security alert saying capital is safe to visit.
Malaysia's central bank chief Zeti Akhtar Aziz to step down in April as 1MDB scandal gathers pace
Her decision is likely to hamper the investigation into state fund 1MDB say analysts
EU referendum: Summit may be extended to Sunday to discuss the UK's proposal
Cameron made surprise request for "emergency brake" on benefits restrictions of up to 13 years.
Leicester Royal Infirmary forced to close 3 wards after 14 cancer patients diagnosed with swine flu
Glenfield Hospital in Leicester also treating three seriously ill patients for swine flu.
First unsuitable emojis, now Indonesia moves to block Tumblr due to pornographic and LGBT content
Government takes a hardline against LGBT community.
NHS trusts in England to hit £2.3bn deficit by end of financial year.
King's Fund think tank warns financial position of one in three trusts getting worse.