Two killed in protests over power cuts
Bangladesh: Police fired into thousands of villagers protesting against frequent power failures, killing two people and injuring 50.
Area police chief Shamsul Alam Khan said officers opened fire when about 3000 people attacked a state-run electricity office.
Malaysia: Reported sightings of a "Bigfoot" in southern jungles could be used as a tourist draw, officials said today.
Malaysia has been gripped by "Bigfoot" fever since workers at a fish farm reported seeing three giant human-like hairy beasts in November.