South Korea warns young doctors to return to work by February 29 or face possible punishments. The doctors are protesting plans to increase the number of medical students.
In Japan, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company opens a new $8.6 billion dollar computer chip factory in the Kumamoto area.
The Palestinian prime minister announces the resignation of his government, which rules the West Bank. The move could bring about reforms in the Palestinian Authority.
And Japan's moon lander survives a freezing lunar night and sends additional communications to the country’s space agency.
