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South Koreans among 7 missing in Himalayan avalanche

An avalanche in Nepal's Annapurna region has left at least seven people missing, including four...

China's Xi vows 'new era' of Myanmar ties after red carpet welcome

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to usher in a "new era" of ties with Myanmar...

Hong Kong opposition lawmakers ejected for heckling leader

Multiple Hong Kong opposition lawmakers were ejected from the legislature on Thursday (Jan 16) as...

Philippine volcano shows signs of calming, but danger remains

A Philippine volcano that has been spewing ash for days appeared to be calming down...

Wuhan pneumonia outbreak: Japan confirms first case of infection

Japan confirmed the first case of infection from the new China coronavirus that has killed...

What's next after the US-China 'phase one' deal?

The "phase one" trade deal between Washington and Beijing was the result of long, fraught...

Hong Kong teachers living in fear over protest support

Hong Kong's teachers say they are living in fear as the city's democracy protests rumble...

Hong Kong police defuse pipe bomb, arrest four for manufacturing explosives

Hong Kong police said they defused a pipe bomb and arrested four men for manufacturing...

Australian student says North Korea forced him to admit spying

An Australian student arrested for spying and expelled from North Korea last year said he...

Cambodia begins treason trial of opposition leader as criticism mounts

A Cambodian court convened on Wednesday (Jan 15) to begin the trial of opposition party...

Japan minister Koizumi to take paternity leave, aims to be role model

Japan's environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Wednesday (Jan 15) he will take two weeks of...

Taiwan president urges China to review policy after election win

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen urged China on Wednesday (Jan 15) to review its policy towards...

China to make national carbon trading 'breakthrough' by year-end: Official

China expects to make a "breakthrough" on the establishment of a nationwide carbon emissions trading...

Flood victims sue Jakarta government over damage, slow rescue

When heavy rain began to pound Jakarta on New Year’s Eve, Mr Andri Purba immediately...

North Korea remains open to dialogue with US, says South Korean president

South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Tuesday (Jan 14) it was too early to...

Thousands face uncertainty as Philippine volcano spews lava

Taal volcano in the Philippines could spew lava and ash for weeks, authorities warned Tuesday...